Group Programs

Group programs are offered Tuesdays through Fridays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Call (804) 864-1400 or 1-800-659-1727, press 2, for reservations or call (804) 236-3620 for more information. Virginia Aviation Museum admission is free with the program fee.

Group programs are offered Tuesdays–Fridays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Just Plane Fun

Join the excitement of special activities, make-and-takes, and a guided museum tour designed just for 4- and 5-year-olds.

Virginia SOLs: Science – K.1, K.4, 1.1; History and Social Science – K.2, K.4, K.8, 1.6, VS.1

The Wright Path

Explore the scientific processes the Wrights used to improve their 1900, '01 and '02 gliders and to create their 1903 Flyer. Inspect the museum’s collection of full-size reproductions of Wright brothers aircraft and find out how they operated. Get involved in an interactive presentation on the forces of flight. Tour the Aviation Museum. This 90-minute program is ideal for students in grades 3–12.

Virginia Science SOLs: 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, PH.3

Balloons and the Civil War in Virginia

Travel to the time of the Civil War and discover how balloons were used to gather information about the opponent's position. This interesting 45-minute PowerPoint^® presentation is a great addition to the study of Virginia history and is ideal for students in grades 3–12.

Virginia SOLs: VS.7, VS.8

How Fast is Mach 1?

Explore the fascinating world of high-speed flight. Designed for middle and high school students, this 30- to 45-minute PowerPoint® program includes a tour of the museum’s Mach 3+ SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest manned jet ever built.

Virginia SOLs: Science – 5.4, PS.2, PS.6; History and Social Science – USII.5, USII.7

Paper Airplane Workshop

Learn to fold and fly the basic delta dart plus a few of the more complicated aerodynamic designs. This 90-minute activity is recommended for students in third-grade and up.

Virginia Science SOLs: 4.2, PS.10

Fees

$6.00 per child. Includes museum admission. Chaperons are required and admitted free. Additional adults are $6.00 each.

To learn more about these programs, call (804) 236-3620.