In this hands-on STEM activity, participants build their own working catapult to explore the engineering ingenuity behind the Doolittle Raid.
By testing launches inspired by the short-deck takeoff from the USS Hornet, learners experiment with force, angle, and innovation under real-world constraints.
Included with General Admission and FREE for Members.
The Heritage Hangar will be closed
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, for a private event.
The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain OPEN!
Enjoy $3 off Admission & Plan Your Visit Today!
Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed
Friday, October 10, 2025, for a private event.
We’ll resume normal business hours on
Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.
Our Heritage Hangar will be closed
Thursday, October 9, 2025 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. Enjoy discounted admission all day!
Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 10 for the private event.
Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.
Christmas Eve- Dec. 24
10am – 3pm
Christmas Day – Dec. 25
CLOSED
New Years Eve – Dec. 31
10am – 5pm
New Years Day – Jan. 1
10am – 5pm
Wed., Nov. 26 – Early Closure at 3pm.
Thurs., Nov. 27 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Warm Thanksgiving wishes to you from all of us at Lone Star Flight Museum!
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Fri., Nov. 28, 2025 (10AM – 5PM).
Check out our Thanksgiving Break Day Camps!
The Museum will be closed
Thurs., Nov 13 and Fri., Nov 14, 2025, in preparation for our JetSetters Ball – Destination: Paris!
We’ll resume with normal hours on Sat., Nov. 15 (10AM – 5PM)
Come check out the reintroduction of our 2020 exhibit: Fight to the Finish!
The Museum will be closed from
Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19, 2025 to participate in Wings Over Houston!
Come See Us at the airshow!
We’ll resume normal museum hours on
Tues., Oct. 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed
Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the 7th Annual Hangar Bash!
Join the Fun! Buy Tickets Now!
We’ll resume normal business hours on
Sun., Oct. 5 – Noon – 5PM.
Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on
Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, for a private event.
We’ll reopen with normal hours on
Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.