DATE: Friday, November 29, 2024

TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LIGHTING STARTS: 7:00 pm

LOCATION: Armstrong Air & Space Museum

ADDRESS: 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Help inaugurate the holiday season as the Armstrong Air & Space Museum flips the switch on their holiday lights during the Grand Illumination. At 7:00 pm sharp, the museum grounds will be illuminated by over 200,000 LED lights, with over two dozen stunning displays that feature a variety of space and holiday settings. The museum itself will also be open that Friday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm for guests to visit and shop. The holiday lights will be illuminated nightly afterwards until January 1, 2025.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Get a free outdoor picture with Santa Claus, available periodically between 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Grab a warm complimentary cup of hot chocolate, courtesy of Coffé Amor. Limited quantity.
• Create a beautiful keepsake with the museum's holiday photo activity.
• Come inside for a little Black Friday holiday shopping, 10% off your purchase from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Purchase a ticket and explore the museum galleries during our extended holiday hours.
• Check out some of the museum's newest displays, including our new lit Apollo 8 patch.

EVENT COST:

Outdoor viewing of the Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights is always FREE to the public!

Indoor admission is normal pricing, however, shopping at the store has no admission price.