There’s Magic in the Air for School Groups at the Cradle of Aviation

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America learned to fly on Long Island. Lucky Lindy left for Paris. Generations of Long Islanders, working side by side, built countless flying machines to defend our country’s freedom and leave our footprints on the moon. Make sure your local school has heard about the new exciting ways teachers can fulfill core curriculum standards by scheduling a field trip to our museum. When school groups visit the museum there is magic in the air as students and teachers experience Long Island’s amazing story.

New Guided School Group Programs 2003-04

Large groups will be divided into groups of 30

Gallery Tour Highlights of Long Island Aviation

50 minutes, grades 1-12, $2 per person with museum admission
For that personal touch, a gallery guide takes groups of 30 through the museum and focuses on the highlights in 50 minutes. A gallery guide will help students interpret the history of aviation on Long Island according to the age level and needs of each group.

Centennial of Flight, through December 2003 30 minutes, grades 1-8, $1 per person with museum admission

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight, the Cradle of Aviation museum features a special exhibit highlighting some of aviation’s most important technological developments. An educator will combine simple historic interpretation, colorful graphics and interactive devices to make this an educational, fun experience for your students.

How does it Fly?
30 minutes, grades 1-8, $1 per person with museum admission

“How does it fly?” will feature one half hour long demonstrations of toy birds, kites, gliders, helicopters, parachutes and propeller. Explanations of how flight is accomplished will provide insight into the scientific principles of flight.

“Living in Space”
30 minutes, grades 1-12, $2 per person with museum admission

The most common and practical questions will be answered on what life is like in space. Students will discover where you sleep, how you go to the bathroom, what kind of food is available, what astronauts wear, what are the hazards using exhibitry, objects and video.

Rockets Away Highlights
30 minutes, grades 1-8, $1 per person with museum admission

Discover the evolution of rocket science and see how they fly.

For admission prices and to make reservations please call (516) 572-4066.