National Museum of the United States Air Force®
Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.
National Museum of the United States Air Force World’s Largest and Oldest Military Aviation Museum
“We are the keepers of their stories”
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force The official museum of the United States Air Force Operational oversight provided by Air Force Materiel Command Legacy from McCook Field near Dayton, Ohio, 1923 17 acres of indoor exhibit space featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles Over 1.2 million visitors and 1000 events annually Open 362 days/year; free admission and parking 96 staff authorized (86 filled); ~500 volunteers; and a $15 million operating budget Accredited by the American Association of Museums
Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. A philanthropic, non-profit organization chartered to support the development and expansion of Museum facilities An IRS Section 501(c)(3) corporation est. in Ohio in 1960 Since its inception, 86% of the $52 million main Museum facility funded by the Foundation Five “businesses” – Membership, IMAX Theater, Valkyrie Café, Museum Store, and Flight Simulators Staff – 23 full-time; Board of Managers up to 30 Net worth (April 2012) – $41.3 million
Legacy of Innovation – Inspiring Future Generations
General Atomics RQ-1 Predator
Boeing Bird of Prey
Northrop B-2 Spirit
Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor
Hexagon KH-9 Reconnaissance Satellite
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Service Before Self
Airmen 3 Weeks Before Battle With MH-47E Helicopter
Video of Battle
Takur Ghar Exhibit in Cold War Gallery Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV
Museum Education Programs Robust and growing! 154,500 educational encounters annually School programs and tours, professional development workshops for teachers, Family Days, summer aerospace camps, Read Across America (Ohio’s largest), Home School Days, and more…
Museum STEM Education Air Force Heritage Program Board of Directors Resolution, August 31, 2010: “The Air Force Heritage Board supports the SECAF’s initiatives to foster an Air Force culture that embraces science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational outreach. In this regard, the Air Force Heritage Program recognizes the critical need for STEM qualified individuals in the USAF and American workforces of today and tomorrow. To those ends, and to the benefit of the Air Force's own important workforce needs, the NMUSAF, in addition to its mission to portray the history and heritage of the USAF, will emphasize and expand STEM motivation and education within its exhibits, activities and education programs throughout the Museum, and as a specific design consideration for the Museum's future construction and plans.”
Museum 4th Building Project
Missile and Space
Fourth Building
224,000 square foot building, LEED Silver certified
Three Major Galleries
New Opportunities for STEM Learning
STEM Education in the Fourth Building Learning /STEM Nodes – Dedicated gallery space for educational programs.
New STEM Workshops and Specialty Tours – Expansion of K-12 offerings aligned with national standards.
STEM Networking Opportunities – Access to distinct expertise through collaboration with USAF organizations, NASA, and colleges/universities.
National Reach – Expansion of the Museum’s online virtual tour and web content.
A Comprehensive Campaign 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Major Gift Cultivation and Solicitation Advertising in National and Local Media Senior Retired USAF Leadership Appeal Legacy Data Plate Campaign Combined Federal Campaign Appeals to Museum Visitors, Reunion Groups, and Event Attendees 7. Planned Giving Program Appeal
Museum Lobby Display with USAF Senior Leader Videos
Legacy Data Plate Program
Fundraising Progress Total Project: Construction Additional $ Required for Financing Secured: Business Operations & Investments Campaign 2001-2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. The Boeing Co. Other Gifts/Pledges Balance:
$48,700,000 $47,000,000 $ 1,700,000 $39,300,000 $16,500,000 $ 5,200,000 $10,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 2,600,000 $ 9,400,000
A Strategic Investment • Sharing USAF story
• Preserving Aviation Heritage • Advancing STEM Education
Thank You!
