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Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Blast off to Wapakoneta, Ohio, to explore the amazing world of flight and space travel!

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Neil Armstrong's lunar glove in nylon

Neil Armstrong's lunar glove in nylon

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Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Family at the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Lunar Poke - Neil Armstrong's Helmet
X-ray of Neil Armstrong's Lunar EVA glove
Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 Lunar EVA glove
Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, Ohio
The Neil Armstrong artifacts in the Smithsonian Restoration Labs
The Apollo 11 LM COAS
Neil Armstrong Air ^ Space Museum at night - panoramio (1)

Key Facts

Location
Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Year Opened
1972.
Famous Astronaut
Neil Armstrong, first person on the Moon.
Coolest Thing
A real Moon rock from the Apollo 11 mission.

Your Ticket to the Stars!

Imagine a place where you can see real rockets and spaceships! That's the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It's all about amazing flying machines and the brave people who used them. This museum is like a giant playground for anyone who dreams of soaring through the sky or exploring outer space. Get ready for an adventure!

Meet Neil Armstrong's Awesome Stuff!

This museum is named after Neil Armstrong, the very first person to walk on the Moon! You can see the actual spaceship he flew in, called Gemini 8. It even did the first-ever docking in space, like two spaceships holding hands! You can also see his cool space suits and even a real rock from the Moon. It's like touching history!

From Airplanes to the Moon!

The museum shows how flying got started, from early airplanes to super-fast jets. Then, it takes you on a journey through the Space Race, when scientists and astronauts worked hard to reach the Moon. You can learn all about the Apollo missions and how people traveled so far away. It’s a story of amazing inventions and brave explorers.

See Space Like Never Before!

Inside the museum, there's a special room called the Astro-theater. It's like a giant dome, and when they show movies, it feels like you're right there in space! You can watch exciting presentations about space travel and see amazing pictures. It’s a super cool way to learn about the universe and all its wonders. Don't miss it!

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