Free Admission with Online Ticket – Event Celebrates Knowledge and Fun at Participating Museums Nationwide
The Frontiers of Flight Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the 11th annual Museum Day Live! on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This immensely successful program, in which the Frontiers of Flight Museum will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. The Frontiers of Flight Museum is located 6911 Lemmon Ave.
Inclusive by design, Museum Day Live! fulfills the Smithsonian’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone. For one day only, the Frontiers of Flight Museum will grant free access to visitors who download a Museum Day Live! ticket at: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/museumday/venues/frontiers-of-flight-museum/
The ticket is good for two admissions on Sept. 26, 2015 only.
Museum Day Live! at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will be particularly special this year as guests join to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day and welcome the fully restored Flagship Detroit DC-3 aircraft.
Local participating members of Women in Aviation International are participating in the Museum Day Live! event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum to attract more young women to the aviation and aerospace community. They will host a special panel discussion that will bring all of the passion, exploration, learning, and excitement of aviation and aerospace with industry speakers on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Another special treat for visitors at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will be the arrival of the Flagship Detroit DC-3 aircraft.
The aircraft, built in 1937 and widely recognized as one of the most popular passenger carriers in aviation history, has been beautifully restored by the Flagship Detroit Foundation and will be on display Sept. 25-27 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Rides are available by purchasing a $150 membership from the Foundation on site.
During Museum Day Live! guests at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will enjoy a full day of family activities including:
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Flagship Detroit DC-3 Flights and Tours
- Heritage Flights @ 9 a.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. (Cost $150)
- Static Tours @ 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Unveiling of the large-scale “Electra” flown by Amelia Earhart @ 11 a.m.
The Museum Model Shop Volunteers will unveil their new model of Amelia Earhart’s Lockeed Model 10 “Electra.”
Living History Performer @ 11:30 a.m.
“Amelia Earhart” will share her adventurous life in aviation with guests.
Aviation Career Options for Girls @ 1:30 p.m.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapters will host this special panel discussion. The presentation is designed to introduce girls 6 to 18 the broad array of aviation careers open to them, including becoming airplane pilots, aerospace engineers, air traffic controllers, business people, aircraft maintenance technicians, educators, astronauts, and more. As an added bonus, the first 200 girls at Frontiers of Flight Museum’s Museum Day Live! will receive a WAI backpack.
ALL-DAY FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES
On the mezzanine level, the Museum presents its always-popular Annual Aviation Swap Meet where flight visitors will find the perfect model kit, airplane book or bit of historical aviation memorabilia for your young aviation enthusiasts.
- Act like a pilot: Climb aboard the open cockpits in many of the Museum’s aircraft.
- Build a foam plate glider: Learn about the four forces of flight.
- Experience the wind tube: Experiment with paper helicopters in our six-foot wind tube.
- Work toward a goal: Earn a Girl Scout STEM patch.
For more information on how you can participate in Museum Day Live! and join the national celebration of knowledge and fun at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Sept. 26 visit: http://www.flightmuseum.com/museum-day-live-2015/
About the Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Frontiers of Flight Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown on Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation, as mankind continues to pursue going higher, faster and farther. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $6; Youths/Students (3-17) $5 and children under 3 are free. For more information, visit www.flightmuseum.com.