May 22, 2013

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Strategic Air & Space Museum

Strategic Air & Space Museum’s Vision Statement

“To be known as a predominant air and space center in the Midwest through the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as they are related to aviation and space exploration.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information for Moms

All About the Museum!

The majority of people on Earth know what a museum is today, whether they have been to one or not. They know that it is a building full of art or artefacts from the past that have to be preserved to demonstrate what history was like for future generations. Art, of course, is very valuable and has to be maintained in order to retain that value because it is easy for such items to degrade over time. However, knowing all of this, have you ever though what the actual definition of a museum is? (Full Story)

How to Make Museum Visits Even More Educational for Children

Are you a parent who is interested in taking your child to visit a museum? One of the many reasons why parents like taking their children to museums is because of the information they will likely retain. Museums are all educational in nature. With that in mind, did you know that there are steps that you can take to make your child’s next museum visit even more educational? There are. (Full Story)

Strategic Air & Space Museum FAQ

Q: Space Fact #1
A: The earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
Q: Space Fact #2
A: Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
Q: Space Fact #3
A: Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
Q: Space Fact #4
A: The Space Shuttle main engine weighs 1/7th as much as a train engine but delivers as much horsepower as 39 locomotives.
Q: Space Fact #5
A: It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to the eartn.
Q: Space Fact #6
A: Any space vehicle must move at a rate of 7 miles per second in order to escape the earth's gravitational pull.

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“Remembering Our Fallen”
2011 Tour Schedule 
 
May 1 - 8                                  Plainview, Nebraska
May 8 - 15                                Old Library, Hooper, Nebraska
May 15 - 22                              OPEN
May 23 - 31                              Strategic Air&Space Museum, Ashland, NE
June 1 - 11                               Library, Grant, Nebraska
June 12- 19                              OPEN
June 19 - 26                             OPEN
June 27 - July 3                       Geneva, Nebraska
July 3 - 7                                  Civic Center, Seward, Nebraska
July 8- 15                                 Historical Society, Cozad, Nebraska
July 16 – 20                             Crete, Nebraska
July 21 - 25                              Tilden, Nebraska
July 25 - 31                              Central City, Nebraska
August 1 - 7                             American Legion Building, Atkinson, NE
August 7 - 14                           West Point, Nebraska
August 14 - 21                         Veterans Home, Norfolk, Nebraska
August 22 – 29                        Library, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Aug 30 – Sept 3                      Hastings, Nebraska
September 4- 11                     OPEN
September 12 – 17                 OPEN
September 19 - 25                  Willa Cather Historical Cent., Red Cloud, NE
September 25 - October 1      Brodstone Memorial Hospital, Superior, NE
October 2 - 8                           Courthouse, Falls City, Nebraska
October 9 - 14                         Prairie Museum, Holdrege, Nebraska
October 15 - 23                       Platte County Museum, Columbus, NE
October 24 - 31                       Pender, Nebraska
Nov 1 – Nov 3                         OPEN
November 4 - 13                     Strategic Air&Space Museum, Ashland, NE
November 15 – 21                  Ogallala, Nebraska
                               
If you would like to bring this photo display to your community, please contact Strategic Air & Space Museum: 402-944-3100 or info@strategicairandspace.com.                           

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The spectacular glass atrium houses the SR-71 Blackbird and is considered the showcase of the museum. By far the most dramatic and popular area of the building, the glass Atrium consists of two levels, a balcony and lower level, and is the perfect setting for cocktails and dinner for 300 people.

  • The spectacular glass atrium houses the SR-71 Blackbird and is considered the showcase of the museum. By far the most dramatic and popular area of the building, the glass Atrium consists of two levels, a balcony and lower level, and is the perfect setting for cocktails and dinner for 300 people.

  • Accommodating groups up to 2000, this area provides a perfect setting for events ranging from formal dinners and organizational celebrations to carnivals and fun nights.

  • The Strategic Air & Space Museum is one of the largest facilities in the area and can accommodate up to 3000 guests for special events. Rental of the entire building is available after hours only.

  • This multimedia theater seats 200 and is equipped with a stage, screen, overhead and advanced computer technology.

  • Top Gun Weekend

  • Kids Zone

  • Field Trips

  • Field Trips

  • Top Gun Weekend

  • Top Gun Weekend

  • Field Trips

  • Hot Air Balloon Field Trip

  • Top Gun Weekend

  • Overnight at the Museum

  • Top Gun Weekend

  • Overnight at the Museum

  • MAT Rides

  • MAT Rides

  • Rocket Building Summer Camp at the Museum

  • Rocket Building Summer Camp at the Museum

  • Rocket Building Summer Camp at the Museum

  • MAT Rides

  • Astronaut Academy

  • Overnight at the Museum

Contact Information

Address: 28210 West Park Highway, Exit 426
City, State, Zip: Ashland Ne, 68003
Phone: 402-944-3100
Email: lpella@strategicairandspace.com
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