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Cradle of Aviation Museum Education Programs

Welcome | Programs | Planning Guide | Reservation Form

Virtual Field Trips are also still available!

 

Dear Educator,

As we enter the 2025–2026 school year, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is ready to welcome you and your students for engaging field trip experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder. Our programs highlight Long Island’s role in history and the sciences, explore the future of aviation and space, and complement the learning that takes place in your classrooms.

This year, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on AI technology. Our newest class, AI: Takes Flight, introduces students to how artificial intelligence is transforming airports—streamlining check-in procedures, enhancing security, and shaping the future travel experience.

We are also excited to debut our new movie, Ocean Paradise, which showcases the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. To extend this exploration, our classes Exploring the Web of Life and Secret: Life of Ocean Currents both dive deeper into marine science—making them perfect pairings with this cinematic experience.

In addition to our regular hours, the Museum will continue to open on select Mondays exclusively for schools and districts (group minimum applies).

Now entering its third year, our special partnership with the Town of Islip and Long Island MacArthur Airport brings aviation education to life in an unparalleled setting. Students can participate in a STEM workshop, tour the airport, and hear directly from industry professionals—transforming classroom learning into real-world applications. This unique program is proudly supported in part by the JetBlue Foundation.

To make your planning simple, we’ve created an online Field Trip Planning Guide and Reservation Form. You may also contact our Reservations team at 516-572-4066, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. As always, our trips and classes remain BOCES-fundable.

We look forward to another year of discovery, innovation, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for choosing the Museum as a partner in education.

Sincerely,

Inés Jijón
Director of Education

Thanks to a New York State Council on the Arts grant, you can now download our 40 page educator guide containing both pre and post visit activities. 

Welcome | Programs | Planning Guide | Reservation Form

 

School Groups

The Reservations Team can be reached at 516-572-4066, Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM.

Exploring the Moon Educator Guide

Download this great resource provided by NASA (7mb pdf)

The activities in this guide promote problem-solving, communication skills and teamwork. Earth and space science subjects include lunar geology and regolith, distance to the moon, Apollo landing sites and life support systems.

Subjects: Earth Science Earth's Moon General Science Geology Life Science Living and Working in Space Mathematics Measurement Models Moon Planetary Geology Solar System and Planets Space Science Technology

The Berlin Family Foundation

Support for our Education Programs is provided in part by the Berlin Family Foundation