FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The museum was designed by former Wapakoneta-resident Arthur Klipfel who intended the museum to resemble a futuristic moon base, as they were envisioned in 1970.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to take pictures of museum exhibitions for personal use with hand-held cameras. Please do not use a flash as many of the artifacts are sensitive to light. Photographs or video may not be used for publication without prior written consent.

Visitors should budget 90 minutes to tour the museum, view the film about the moon landing, and shop in the museum store.

Mr. Armstrong died on Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was 82 years old.

No, Mr. Armstrong lived in southwestern Ohio, near Cincinnati. He has lived there since teaching at the University of Cincinnati.

Not often. Mr. Armstrong was a private person and rarely made public appearances.

Mr. Armstrong stopped signing autographs in 1993. As a result, his autographs are rare, highly collectible, expensive, and often forged. As many as 90% of Armstrong autographs available for sale may in fact be fake.

An autograph that is even and perfect is likely a stamp or autopen. A real autograph should have lighter and darker areas as the hand applies uneven pressure.

Using a magnifying glass, you should be able to see tunnels or bridges where ink lines cross. 

Yes. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum offers handicap parking, ramps throughout the entirety of the museum, and seats throughout the galleries. There are also wheelchairs available for guests use at the front door.