Soarin' Sam

06/06/2012

Join us Saturday & Sunday, June 9th and 10th for the Centennial Celebration of Nunley's Carousel. $5 per person get a carousel ride and other fun festival activities!

02/26/2012

Only 2 more days left in the Winter break...C'mon down to the Cradle for lots of good family fun!

02/07/2012

There's always something new to see at the Cradle! We're always updating and adding new exhibits. Isn't it time to bring the family for another visit?

11/19/2010

Can't wait for the Annual Pumpkin Drop this Sunday! It's Pumpkin Smashin' time!

11/18/2010

The Cradle of Aviation Museum

Hey Alpha Mom Long Island Mom x 2 Manhattan Mom Mommy Poppins !
It's Pumpkin Smashin' Time! Don't miss this Sunday- a quality family
event. Bring your leftover pumpkins for a smashin' good time at the Cradle of Aviation Museum http://www.cradleofaviation.org/index.html

The Cradle of Aviation Museum heightens the public's awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Long Island's role in the history and development of aviation and space technology and increases public understanding of aerospace technology and its impact on American life.

09/29/2010

Since it's almost October, that means it's almost Halloween! When you're done with that pumpkin, join us for our Annual Pumpkin Drop on November 21st. It will surely be a smashing success!

01/09/2010

Fly Me To Red Mars

Check out the winning video for the Buzz Aldrin Mars Challenge!

Fly Me To The Moon re-written by me.

12/26/2009

is reminding you that you have until midnight tonight to enter the Buzz Aldrin Mars Challenge - three whole hours to whip up a quick webcam video of your rewrite of "Fly me to the Moon."

12/18/2009

wants you to watch and enter the Buzz Aldrin Mars Challenge http://bit.ly/6fcgDI And so does Kitty.

12/10/2009

Fly Me To Red Mars

The first reply to the Mars Challenge is up! Think you can do better? Post a reply, we want to see!

Fly Me To The Moon re-written by me.

12/07/2009

“Fly Us To Mars” Contest Rules « Cradle of Aviation

Official rules for the Buzz Aldrin Mars Challenge are here on the museum's blog!

Everyone knows Buzz Aldrin as one of America’s most notable astronauts, but it may come as a suprise to some that he remains active in lobbying for space exploration. Earlier this year, he worked ...

12/04/2009

The Buzz Aldrin Mars Challenge

Want to win a signed copy of Buzz Aldrin's "Magnificent Desolation?" Watch this and see how!

At the 7th Annual Air and Space Gala at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Buzz Aldrin said that he wants to rewrite the Sinatra classic "Fly me to the Moon" as "Fly us to red Mars" to help generate interest in the American space program. ...

12/02/2009

How would you like to win a signed copy of Buzz Aldrin's "Magnificent Desolation?" Stay tuned for an exciting online contest!

11/30/2009

I hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving - now it's time for holiday shopping! Join me this week giving gifts that give back. http://bit.ly/65Usyc

11/26/2009

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

11/24/2009

Some things can't fly. Pumpkins, for example. Bring one this Friday, noon to three, and watch it splat in the annual Smashing Pumpkins drop!

11/19/2009

Happy birthday Bleriot! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the museum's oldest plane with cake, today at noon, and a tasting of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau at 6:30.

11/18/2009

Keep an eye on our YouTube channel - I get a cameo introducing an exciting new contest inspired by former astronaut Buzz Aldrin! http://bit.ly/2WpB4s

11/16/2009

The Cradle of Aviation Museum's Soarin' Sam in the Columbus Day Parade with Hofstra Alumni

Hey, I'm on TV! A big thanks to Ilene Schuss for this clip.

To commemorate the International Year of Astronomy, Hofstra University's Astronomy Outreach Department, Nassau County's Cradle of Aviation Air and Space Museum and CCTS Camera Concepts and Telescope Solution sponsored a float for the Columbus Day Parade in NYC on October 12th, 2009. ...

11/12/2009

Veterans day might be over, but we're not done yet. Veterans and their guests can buy one ticket and get one half off through November. One day a year is not enough of a thank-you.

11/11/2009

Happy Veterans Day! All veterans get free admission to the museum today - thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country.

11/06/2009

This Saturday at the museum we'll be showing a vintage aviation film free with admission from 1-4 pm. Stop by and check it out!

11/06/2009

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Did you know that there is a Fan Page for the Cradle of Aviation, too?

Long Island's Air & Space Museum

11/04/2009

Hi, guys, it's great to be on Facebook! I'll be posting about my favorite events and exhibits, and I want to know what you think!