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Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

Name: Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center
Address: 5657 Mariner Drive, Dallas, TX, 75237, US
Telephone: +12143301700
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Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

WWII Aviation Museum and STEM Education Center located at Dallas Executive Airport The Henry B.
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Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC) has established the following measures to help protect the safety of our students, staff, and visitors. While in the building, all persons are asked to wear a mask and maintain social distance from others. The building’s small educational spaces are equipped with hospital grade UVC air sanitation systems and capacity is regulated. We appreciate your

participation in following these protocols during your visit, which help you and others, have a great and safe experience.

08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, we're throwing it back to this shoot we did with Hounds and Heroes! Paws and planes make a pretty cute combo! 🐾✈

08/22/2026

🚁 The future of aviation is landing at the NAEC!

Join us Wednesday, September 16 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. for North Texas Drone Demonstration Day—a FREE, interactive event featuring live drone operations, an eVTOL demonstration, flight simulators, FPV racing, hands-on STEM activities, career connections and more!

Come see the technology, meet the professionals and experience what’s next in aviation. ✈️

🎟️ FREE admission!
Learn more & register here, https://flynaec.org/event/north-texas-drone-demonstration-day/

08/19/2026

It's National Aviation Day! ✈️

From the Wright Flyer to today’s skies, more than a century of innovation has changed the way we travel, connect, and explore.

Today we celebrate the pioneers who got us off the ground—and the next generation who will take aviation even further. 💙

Swipe through for a quick flight through aviation history!

08/13/2026

📚Scholarship Alert! 📣

The I Hart Flying Foundation’s “Full Throttle: No Ceiling in Sight” scholarship cycle is now open, offering nearly $30,000 in flight training scholarships and industry support to women pursuing their next aviation milestone.

Scholarships can support training toward Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, ATP, and other professional aviation pathways.

📅 Applications are open now through September 1, 2026.

Learn more and apply at https://www.ihartflying.org/

08/07/2026

✈️ Aviation Discovery Fest is back! ✈️

Mark your calendars for November 6 & 7, 2026, because Aviation Discovery Fest is returning to the NAEC!

🐦 Want to get a head start? Early Bird tickets are available NOW! Grab yours, save your spot, and get ready for two days of aviation, discovery, and family fun.

📅 Nov. 6 & 7, 2026
📍 Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center
https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

07/31/2026

Warbird cockpits are always full of smiles!! We 💙 hands-on learning at the NAEC! ✈️

07/23/2026

You never know what you’ll see at the NAEC! Could be maintenance… Could be engine runs! 🔧

07/16/2026

As our final week of Camp SOAR comes to a close, we're celebrating an incredible summer of curiosity, creativity, and confidence taking flight. ✈️

Over the past weeks, campers explored aviation, tackled hands-on STEM challenges, made new friends, and created memories that will last long after summer ends.

To all of our campers, families, and staff—thank you for making Camp SOAR 2026 such a success. We'll see you next summer! ☀️💙

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 We're OPEN this Fourth of July! Come celebrate America's 250th Independence Day surrounded by historic aircraft, inspiring stories, and the heroes who helped protect our nation's freedom.

Whether you're looking for a patriotic family outing or a chance to connect with history, there's no better place to spend the holiday.

✈️ Open July 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Happy 250th Independence Day from all of us at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center!

07/03/2026

🎉 We're honored to share some exciting news!

The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center has been recognized in KidsOutAndAbout.com's 2026 awards as:

🏆 Best STEM Educator in Dallas
✈️ One of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Dallas

These awards are especially meaningful because they're based on votes from local families. Thank you to everyone who took the time to support us!

Every day, we're committed to honoring the past while empowering the future through hands-on STEM education, aviation, and history. Whether you're visiting the museum, attending a camp, exploring an exhibit, or participating in one of our educational programs, we're grateful to be part of your family's journey.

Thank you for helping us make aviation, history, and STEM come alive for the next generation. 💙

Check out the full list here: https://dallas.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-dallas

Address

5657 Mariner Drive
Dallas, TX
75237

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12143301700

Website

http://flynaec.org/

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