The National STEM Academy’s Heritage programs offer in-house, virtual, and ‘On the Go’ outreach field trip programs to schools and groups ages 5 to adult. Guided tours feature the C-130 “Hercules” for an inside-an-aircraft experience. There are several program options to choose from, including specialized programs aligned to 5th, 7th, & 8th grade standards.
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Guided Tour (Ages 5 - Adult)
Explore World History through exhibits and aircraft at The Museum of Aviation! Guided Tours are history-based tours led by trained staff from the Museum of Aviation Education Center.
You will also go inside the C-130 “Hercules” airplane for an Inside-an-aircraft experience.
While inside the C-130 “Hercules,” you will watch a video on paratroopers and other missions performed by the C-130.
To correlate the Guided Tour specifically to your classroom curriculum, please advise when scheduling. Standards that can be met are SSH6 (a)(b)(d)(e).
Schedule:
Guided Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and will include one or more buildings.
Must be scheduled in advance.
Class size:
Minimum of 10 participants for Guided Tours
Cost:
$5 per participant
WWII Education Project Featuring the Tuskegee Airmen (5th Grade)
This program, for 5th grade students, provides a special guided tour of the Museum of Aviation’s WWII Hangar which includes the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit and the D-Day Down to Earth Exhibit.
The teachers receive a Tuskegee Airmen Resource guide which includes detailed information and follow-up activities.
To correlate the Guided Tour specifically to your classroom curriculum, please advise when scheduling. Standards that can be met are SS5H6 and SS5H8.
Schedule:
The Tuskegee Tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Must be scheduled in advance.
Class Size:
Minimum of 10 participants
Cost:
$5 per participant
GA Studies Guided Tour (7th & 8th Grades)
This guided tour highlights our home-town WWII hero and accomplished author Robert L. Scott who was from Macon, Georgia. His adventurous life included achievements in scouting, an incredible military career, and the experience of walking the Great Wall of China. The students will go inside the Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules Airplane for an inside-an-aircraft experience. Robins Air Force Base is a service depot for C-130s and students will learn of its history and how Paratroopers use this plane after being trained at Fort Benning, GA. A short video about the plane will be shown.
Schedule:
The Georgia Studies Tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Must be scheduled in advance.
Class Size:
Minimum of 10 participants
Cost:
$5 per participant
ACE Plus History Guided Tour (K - 5th Grades)
ACE Plus combines both the ACE STEM Program with a Guided History Tour of 1-2 buildings. Students also experience the C-130 Hercules Airplane Exhibit by learning about the role of the aircraft and paratroopers.
Schedule:
Must be scheduled in advance.
Cost:
$10 per student ($5 for ACE & $5 for Guided Tour)
All other ACE guidelines apply.
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Self-Guided Tours – Free, No Tour Guide
The Museum offers downloadable resources to assist you as you guide your group through the hangars.
