A spectacular summer kicks off with an amazing mix of programs, milestones and remembrances. All weekend long we are honoring veterans, entertaining toddlers and having some space age fun!
$10 ADMISSION FOR ALL VISITORS – Sat., May 25 through Mon., May 27
To support the Houston area community and those still working to recover from the devastating weather of the past several weeks, the museum will offer $10 admission for everyone beginning Sat., May 25 through Sun., May 27. All activities are included with a general admission ticket.
Discounted ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
Sat., May 25 – Boeing Toddler Terminal Ribbon Cutting
The Boeing Toddler Terminal at LSFM and the early childhood programming created to support it was made possible by Boeing. An official ribbon-cutting and fun activities will kick off an amazing Memorial Weekend at the museum. Refreshments for visitors.
- 10 a.m. – Boeing Toddler Terminal Ribbon Cutting
- 11 a.m. – Toddler Sing-A-Long
- 11:30 a.m. – Fly In for Storytime – Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Aviation career dress-up & Boeing coloring pages
Sat., May 25 – Honoring Vietnam Veterans – Aircraft Display – Hangar Talks – History Displays
LSFM will honor those that gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial weekend we will give special focus to the Vietnam Era with aircraft, talks and activities. Vietnam War displays chronicle the history of this decades long war.
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – More than 15 amazing Vietnam era aircraft will be on display on our ramp!
- 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. – F4 Phantom Hangar Talk – LSFM Docent Ronnie Alford and USAF F-4 pilot who served in Vietnamwill conduct a hangar talk about the F4 Phantom.
- 2:00 p.m. – USAF Veteran Eileen Grozier will give a talk about women who served during Vietnam.
- All Day – Vietnam Veteran Bulletin Board – Write a thank you card for a Vietnam veteran thanking them for their service.
Sun., May 26 – Paper Airplane Day and Fight Simulators Open!
Mon., May 27 – Memorial Day!
Spend the day with family and friends with some out-of-this-world activities, talks and fun for the littles!
- 10 a.m. – Noon – Toddler Play Rocket Ship & Airport Dress Up
- 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Rover Tours & Stomp Rocket Launcher
- 11 a.m. – Storytime for Toddlers
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Test your engineering skills with an Eggstanaut Drop!
- Noon – NASA Rover Talk with Chris Looper
- 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Rover Hangar Talk
