This Bing Autoplan was manufactured in Germany in 1914, was powered by compressed air, and was originally covered in silk. The silk has, unfortunately, deteriorated away leaving only a few scraps attached to the wire framework of the wings and tail. The metal is corroding and is bent out of […]
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Goodbye Interns!
Earlier this summer, we introduced you to the museum’s three summer interns. They went back to school in August, and we’re sorry to see them go. Everyone managed to get a lot done, though, and we are very thankful for their work. Here’s an update on their projects. This summer […]
Continue readingAsk a Curator!
The National Model Aviation Museum taking part in “Ask a Curator Day” Wednesday Sept. 18, 2013. Over 300 Museums in 28 countries will be participating in Ask a Curator Day Wednesday Sept. 18. For a list of participating museums, see https://met.org/15mTWp4. If you would like to join in the conversation […]
Continue readingNew Winter Hours
Just a heads-up – the National Model Aviation Museum is changing to our winter hours earlier this year. September 29, 2013 will be the last day for summer hours, with winter hours starting September 30, 2013. We’re also changing our winter hours. Beginning September 30, 2013 the hours will be: […]
Continue readingTime is Running Out!
Hurry! If you join as a new Museum Patron before August 31, 2013 you will receive a coupon for 20% off an AMA Plans Service purchase. That could equal big savings on the plans for your winter building project! For more information, including how to sign up, check out this post: […]
Continue readingNational Model Aviation Day
There’ll be giant-scale WWI model airplanes, soaring gliders, small electric models and flight demonstrations to see at the National Model Aviation Museum this coming Saturday August 17, 2013. Around the museum enjoy hands-on activities, and talk to modelers from the local Munsee Skychiefs and Anderson Aeromodelers clubs about their airplanes […]
Continue readingNew Chinese AEW Lands in the Scale Exhibit!
The past few weeks have been very busy here at the museum for several reasons, one of which is the updating of our scale table exhibit. One of the new airplanes that has found a home there is a Chinese AEW, which was built and donated by George Maiorana. This […]
Continue readingUpdate! Hours during IRCHA
Good news! For those traveling to Muncie for IRCHA, the museum will be open for longer hours. Here’s the schedule for this week: Monday, July 29, 2013 and Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Store open: 7am – 6pm Gallery open: 8am – 6pm Wednesday, July 31, 2013: Museum and Store are […]
Continue readingNats hours ending
Visiting Muncie for IRCHA, or just traveling close by in the next few days? If you plan on visiting, don’t forget that the extended hours for Nats end on July 30, 2013. The hours will be switching to the regular summer hours beginning on July 31, 2013. Those hours are: Monday […]
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