Balsa wood is an integral part of building model airplanes. To allow our visitors to learn more about this, we’re in the process of installing an exhibit in the hands-on gallery exploring the life cycle of balsa wood. Here’s the how the exhibit progressed. 1. A stylized balsa tree graphic […]
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Nats Hours
In Muncie for the Nats? Or maybe just because chance took you here? Or are you from Muncie? In any case, don’t forget about the special Nats hours at the National Model Aviation Museum! Monday – Friday: The museum store is open 7am – 6pm The museum galleries are open […]
Continue readingAre you a Museum Patron yet?
Are you a Museum Patron yet? If not, now’s the time to join. Up until August 31, 2013 all new Museum Patrons will receive a coupon for 20% off an AMA Plans Service purchase in addition to receiving the other patron benefits. For more information, including how to sign up, check […]
Continue readingHall of Fame Exhibit Installation, Part 4
More progress on the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame exhibit in the museum lobby (see previous progress in part one and part two and part three). There was lots of debate regarding the color of this label. Should it be blue to match with the background, or orange to stand […]
Continue readingCelebrate National Museum Day by becoming a Museum Patron
If you have not had the chance to visit the AMA’s National Model Aviation Museum, we encourage you to add it to your list of fun family-friendly activities this summer. Your family can come for free on May 18, 2013 when the museum will be celebrating National Museum Day. When […]
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May 18, 2013 is National Museum Day. All of the museums in Muncie are going to be free on the 18th– including the National Model Aviation Museum. If you’re in Muncie, you can pick up a passport to get stamped at each museum you visit. Families that visit 4 of […]
Continue readingPreservation Week Day 5: Preserving Modeling Equipment
This is the seventh post in a week-long series celebrating National Preservation Week. NMAM blog posts in this series will discuss how to preserve your own modeling history. Model engines and radio control equipment are fun to collect. There’s also all those old building and flying supplies you’re not sure […]
Continue readingPreservation Week Day 4 bonus: Padded hangers
This is the sixth post in a week-long series celebrating National Preservation Week. NMAM blog posts in this series will discuss how to preserve your own modeling history. Padded hangers are one of the best ways of storing a piece of historic clothing. Most of the museum’s collection of jackets documenting […]
Continue readingPreservation Week Day 4: Preserving Textiles
This is the fifth post in a week-long series celebrating National Preservation Week. NMAM blog posts in this series will discuss how to preserve your own modeling history. Textiles are not as common in modeling collections as they are in other types of historical collections, but they can be […]
Continue readingPreservation Week Day 3 bonus: Storing Models
This is the fourth post in a week-long series celebrating National Preservation Week. NMAM blog posts in this series will discuss how to preserve your own modeling history. I’m hoping to do a step-by-step guide to how the NMAM wraps and hangs model airplanes sometime during the summer of 2013. In the […]
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