Cradle of Aviation Museum

Pumpkin Moon over the Cradle

Your Fall Line-Up:

World Leaders on the Ball!
A Collection of Autographed Baseballs​
On Exhibit through November 8, FREE with museum admission.
Features over 180 signed baseballs from leaders, both past and present, including almost all of the 2016 presidential candidates. Come check out the collection, have a great debate and vote for your favorite!


14th Annual Cradle of Aviation Museum Air & Space Gala
Thursday, October 27, 2016 6:00 pm
Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Apollo 16. Honoring Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke, AAR Corp. CEO David P. Storch and The Senior Family, Alken Industries Inc. and the Kenneth Senior Aerospace Scholarship Foundation.


Haunted Hangars Family Overnight
Friday, October 28, 2016 7:30 pm - Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:00 am
Parents with children 5-12 - Participate in creepy science activities, watch a film in our Dome Theater, dare to take a flashlight tour of our galleries, and come in your best (or worst) Halloween costume! Register by October 14 and SAVE $5 per person.

Crossing the Horizon: A Novel
Reading, Presentation and Signing with Author Laurie Notaro

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00 pm
The real story of the women who dared the transatlantic crossing. What you thought you knew was only one scene in a momentous chapter of history that was forgotten. This is a FREE event but reservations are required.

Exhibit Opens Saturday, November 19, 2016
From the Arcade to the Living Room explores the evolution of video game technology through exhibits and game play. From the early 70s black and white tennis games to the fully immersive 3d environments of the late 90s, come explore the progression of video games, their characters and the companies that became household names because of them.

Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday-Sunday, November 25-27, 2016
This event is renowned for its spectacular array of designer-decorated trees and gingerbread village. Features continuous live entertainment, Santa, vendor marketplace, children’s activities, Department 56 village and display, and more!


Sunday, December 11, 2016 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Chocolate Expo, now one of the very largest chocolate events in the U.S., offers tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses, wines and more from 35-100 local, regional and even some international vendors.​

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