Aviation Museum Closed – November 5th & 10th
We regret that on November 5th and 10th the Aviation portion of our museum will be closed to the public. However, our Space Museum will be open to the public both days.
We regret that on November 5th and 10th the Aviation portion of our museum will be closed to the public. However, our Space Museum will be open to the public both days.
In Honor of Veterans Day this Friday, November 11th, North American Aerospace Museum will once again offer our Veterans Free Admission from Monday, November 7th through Sunday, November 13th. (However, the Aviation portion of our Museum will be closed on November 10th)
Presenters: Donn Anderson & John Jennings The vast majority of asteroids have a variety of rocky compositions. But a few asteroids are made of something really amazing: METAL! The largest is Psyche. Why are we interested in this particular and peculiar type of asteroid? What is it going to take to go there? What discoveries...
We regret that on November 10th the Aviation portion of our museum will be closed to the public. However, our Space Museum will be open to the public both days. Our Aviation Museum will reopen November 11th. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Presenters: Donn Anderson & John Jennings 50 years ago on December 7th, five massive F-1 rocket engines rumbled to life turning night into day as Apollo 17 lifted off into the Florida sky. What was it like to witness the only night launch of a Saturn V? Come hear an eyewitness give a description of...
Star Struck: Join master storyteller Will Hornyak at the North American Aerospace Museum Theater for a wild ride through Greek and Roman myths, Native American legends, and historical lore inspired by stars, planets, and the winter solstice. A nationally touring storyteller, Will Hornyak has performed at festivals and theatres throughout the United States. He weaves...
North American Aerospace Museum is Closed for observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
Just for the Holidays, Evergreen Aviation Museum will be open for extended hours from Dec. 26th thru Dec. 29th. We will remain open until 6 PM so guests can enjoy our festive holiday decor and lighting. Come enjoy the magic of the season!
Presenter: John Bronson Descriptions & illustrations of: What led to the Vietnam War, what the US was attempting to accomplish with its aircraft, illustration of the types of missions assigned to ground support aircraft, and which of the Museum aircraft accomplished each mission. Four mission types are described and illustrated in some detail: Heli-borne Attack, Fixed...
Presenter: Gary Sohn Apollo-Soyuz was the first crewed international space mission, carried out jointly by the United States and the Soviet Union in July, 1975. Millions of people around the world watched on television as a US Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet capsule. Location: Space Museum Galaxy Theater Cost: Included with Admission
Descriptions & illustrations of the Apollo Guidance Computer, the Display and Keyboard Unit (DSKY), how the astronauts used it and how it interfaced to the remainder of the Command Module, and comparisons to show similarity with other computer systems including Windows programs.
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the McMinnville Wine + Food Classic. This event includes Oregon’s best wineries, as well as local chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artisans and musicians, to celebrate 30 years of incredible wine and food. This event is operated by the McMinnville Food & Wine Classic for the benefit of St. James...