The Hall of Fame exhibit is almost complete. Here’s the work that has been done since the last update: – All the biographies were saved into the proper file format for the kiosk, and loaded into the kiosk’s computer software. – Life-size photos of some particularly famous members of the Hall […]
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Joe Konefes’ Buzzard Bombshell
The museum portion of August’s Model Aviation “In the Air” column looks at Joe Konefes’ Buzzard Bombshell in the museum collection. There wasn’t enough room in the column to share all of the information related to the model, so it is shared here in a “deleted scenes” type format. Joe […]
Continue readingMeet the Interns!
The museum is lucky enough to have three interns helping out around here this summer. Here’s your chance to get to know them. My name is Samantha Weaver, a senior at Ball State University in the history department and I am a lover of museums, a nice cup of tea, […]
Continue readingThe wonderful life of balsa wood.
Ochroma lagopus, is the scientific name for balsa wood! Balsa is a Spanish word meaning raft; it got its name for the excellent buoyant characteristics that it possesses. While intern Samantha Weaver was doing research for the new balsa wood exhibit, she came across many facts about the life of […]
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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 […]
Continue readingNats 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 […]
Continue readingNational Museum Day 2013
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 […]
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