New England Air Museum - Windsor Locks, CT

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Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during school vacation week at the New England Air Museum!

Visiting multiple times? Get our School Vacation Week Pass and save! Unlimited admission for 2 adults & 2 youth from April 11th – 26th.

All activities are included with museum admission and schedules are subject to change.

MON, APRIL 13, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Mini Air Balloons

Discover the science of lighter-than-air flight and make your own mini air balloon to take home! This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 8 and older.

TUES, APRIL 14, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Balsa Airplane Build

Explore the science of flight by building and test-flying a balsa airplane to take home. This activity requires the purchase of a $5 build kit and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.

WED, APRIL 15, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Spaceflight LEGO Contest

Engineer a LEGO build that could survive the extreme conditions of outer space! This challenge is open to visitors ages 4-13, included with general admission, and winners need not be present to win.

WED, APRIL 15, 1PM
Horizon Wings Raptors

From hovering kestrels to lightning-fast falcons, learn what makes raptors fly and hunt the way they do—featuring owls, hawks, and the fastest animal on Earth.

THURS, APRIL 16, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Parachute Flowers

Explore the science of parachutes and learn how engineers borrow ideas from nature! This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.

FRI, APRIL 17, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Straw Rocket Challenge

Use your engineering skills to build and design an own air-powered straw rocket. How far will yours fly? This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.

MON, APRIL 20, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Spaceflight LEGO Contest

Engineer a LEGO build that could survive the extreme conditions of outer space! This challenge is open to visitors ages 4-13, included with general admission, and winners need not be present to win.

TUES, APRIL 21, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Paper Plane Challenge

Explore the science of aerodynamics by building a paper airplane and testing it on our challenge course! This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.

WED, APRIL 22, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Flying Machine Design Station

Draw inspiration from our aircraft collection and design your own imaginary flying machine. This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.

THURS, APRIL 23, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Nose Art & Livery Design Station

Design wartime nose art or commercial livery for an airplane. This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.

FRI, APRIL 24, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Balsa Airplane Build

Explore the science of flight by building and test-flying a balsa airplane to take home. This activity requires the purchase of a $5 build kit and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.

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Venue

New England Air Museum
36 Perimeter Rd.
Windsor Locks
06096

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The event runs from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the following dates.
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