February Break Activities at The Cradle of Aviation

The Cradle of Aviation Celebrates Green Energy Week for the February vacation break.

Wind Workshop - February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM

What do pinwheels, propellers, and wind power all have in common?

Join our half hour family workshop and find out! Experiment with different size propeller blades to see how they effect wind power. Then go on a scavenger hunt to see how many types of propellers you can find in our museum! Workshops are every 30 minutes and free with museum admission. Sign up when you come in.

Renewable Energy Discovery Cart - February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM
(Funded by the National Grid Foundation) 
Come explore one of our newest exhibits “Climate Change and You” coupled with the museum’s newest discovery cart - Renewable Energy. The discovery cart is an educator lead station with a series of hands-on activities and demonstrations that delves into the importance of renewable energy and climate change in a fun and exciting way! Families will get to investigate “Green” houses of the future, solar cars and more!

Family Craft Activity - Saturday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 27, 12:00-4:00 PM
Make Flashy, Splashy Koi Fish Windsocks, Catch the Breeze Spinners and Working Windmills!