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College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park, MD 20740
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Membership
THERE ARE BIG CHANGES IN OUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2015! Become a member of College Park Aviation Museum and join a growing team of friends, volunteers, and staff committed to sharing the story of one of the world’s most important sites in aviation history. The benefits of museum membership include:
Meet our Volunteers
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park, MD 20740 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544 www.CollegeParkAviationMuseum.com
Hours 10 am–5 pm daily. Closed major holidays.
Q A museum membership card Q Unlimited FREE admission to the museum for one year Q 15% discount at the Prop Shop museum store Q Advance notice of programs and special events Q Reduced admission to select workshops and special events Q FREE and unlimited use of the museum library Q The knowledge that you are helping promote a public interest in aviation history Most importantly, as a member you will join a select group of individuals contributing to the preservation and interpretation of this important historic site.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Family Membership: $50 per year, includes up to 4 family members; $15 each additional family member. Families may include grandparents, etc. Individual Membership: $25 per year Baron’s Club Membership: $25 per year, for children 2-12 years old and includes FREE admission for one adult when Baron’s Club member is present.
SMITHSONIAN ADD-ON Add the Smithsonian Affiliation to your membership for an additional $20. The Smithsonian Affiliation reciprocating program has 35 participating museums and museum admission is FREE to all members of participating museums. Additionally, the Affiliation Membership Program offers:
Q A one year subscription to either Smithsonian OR Air & Space Magazine Q 10% discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and IMAX tickets Q Travel and study opportunities
Admission Fees Adults $4.00 $3.00
Groups (10+)
$3.00
Seniors (60+)
Children/Students $2.00
School Tours College Park Aviation Museum offers a variety of educational tours which utilize our permanent exhibits and include interactive, hands-on activities to extend learning beyond the classroom, and to excite students about the history and science of flight. Our tours are designed to address grade-appropriate Common Core and Maryland educational standards, and can be modified to accommodate a wide range of learning abilities. We also offer in-class educational outreach programs. Call the museum to learn more! CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING to the Combined Federal Campaign #28187– Field of Firsts Foundation to benefit the College Park Aviation Museum.
Janet Meetre spent 30 years in the air transportaton industry, so volunteering at the museum rekindles many great memories and experiences. She can frequently be found helping at the front desk and loves learning novel facts about the alirline industry.
Become a SMARTlink Client Today! Patrons of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission may register for courses and programs on line, in person, or over the phone. If you would like staff at College Park Aviation Museum to open a SMARTlink account for you, please call us or stop by the museum and we will be happy to oblige. Montgomery and Prince George’s County residents need to provide proof of residency. Children need to provide a current student ID or birth certificate. Once your SMARTlink account is opened, you may register for programs, activities and events offered by the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation on line, by phone, by mail, or in person. For more information visit our website at www.pgparks.com.
Q FREE admission to the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
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Veterans History Project
This picture shows the Army Aviation School at College Park Airport as it would be seen from the B&O railroad tracks. Two Wright Bs can be seen flying over the school’s hangars.
Are you a veteran with a story to tell? Go to CollegeParkAviationMuseum.com to learn about participating in the Veterans History Project.
— Courtesy National Archives