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February Vacation Activities!
The New England Air Museum will hold family fun activities February 16th -20th. The Museum's Flight Sim Spot will be open each of these days
Monday, February 16th, LEGO Contest. Step into a room full of LEGOs and create a “SPACE EXPLORATION” flying machine.” The program is for ages 3-12 and will run from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for each age category: 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
Tuesday, February 17th, LEGO Contest. Step into a room full of LEGOs and create a “SPACE EXPLORATION” flying machine.” The program is for ages 3-12 and will run from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for each age category: 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
Wednesday, February 18th, Aero Modeling Workshop. This program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This activity takes about an hour and a half to complete. Children ages 8-14 can build and fly their own models. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $5.00 cost for the kit.
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Thursday, February 19th, Open Cockpit. The Museum will host an Open Cockpit program with up to 8 aircraft to be open including helicopters, an airliner, a jet fighter and a WWII aircraft. All cockpits will close at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20th, Straw Rocket Competition. Design a rocket built around a straw that will fly to a specified target using a compressed air launcher.
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Activities are included with the price of admission on the day of your visit except where noted. Each day docents will be on hand to provide information and to interact with the visitors.
The New England Air Museum is located near Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. For further information call the Museum at (860) 623-3305 or visit www.neam.org. The Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5 pm. Admission is $12 for ages 12 and up, $11 for seniors 65 and up and $6.50 for ages 4 to 11. Children under 3 are admitted free. For more information, visit www.neam.org or call (860) 623-3305.
