The Virginia Air and Space Center is located near Virginia Beach. The museum is close to the Hampton River and offers a spectacular view. Your group will learn about aviation and space during the visit. The location features various galleries and exhibits to explore. Featured exhibits include: the Adventures in Flight Gallery, the Images main Gallery, the Ham Radio Exhibit, and the Space Gallery. The Space Gallery has several exhibits on display. Exhibits include: Our Solar System, Mars and the Moon, Living and Working in Space, and Visions of Space Exploration. The Adventures in Flight Gallery features the following: the 1903 Wright Flyer, a recreated Jenny bi-plane, a B-24 Liberator, and Commercial Aviation Exhibits. The museum hosts science camps and other events. They also have an IMAX Theater. Some interesting facts about the aircraft on display include: the Wright brothers 1903 Flyer achieved the “first flight” in North Carolina on December 17, 1903. The Apollo 12 Command Module was launched on November 14, 1969. It traveled over 960,000 miles on its lunar mission. Come experience this one-of-a-kind attraction and enjoy the interactive exhibits with the group!
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