National Aviation Day at Lone Star Flight Museum

Sat Aug 19, 2023
10:00am to 2:00pm CT
Age: All ages
Price: Included in general admission: $18 for adults (18-64), $15 for seniors (65+) & youth (12-17), $12 for children (4-11)
Location:
Lone Star Flight Museum

Enjoy a day that is all about aircraft - from helicopters and drones to warbirds and space shuttles, it’s a special day to celebrate aviation. Included at the event are hands-on activities, plane tours, cockpit sneak peeks, tinkering with tools, and flight simulators.

Bussey Hot Air Balloon Reveal – World record hot air balloon joins museum’s permanent collection!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Craft – Build your own mini version of the Bussey balloon while experimenting with the fundamentals of flight!
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Peek inside the Corsair – See the cockpit that many high-scoring Allied aces flew in.
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – DC-3 Tours – Step back in time in this vintage commercial airliner.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Meet the EAA – Visit with the Experimental Aircraft Association, whose mission is to ignite an interest in aviation.

This event is included in your general admission and FREE for members.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.