Cradle of Aviation April Break Plans

We have a tremendous April break planned for you with so much to do!


We are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, it's Astronomy and Space Week, the Long Island Authors Group will have over a dozen local authors here for a book fair and signing, we have a fantastic new giant screen film "Tornado Alley"* that will blow you away and of course, lots of fun family craft activities.

What a great time to become a member!
*separate admission required for giant screen films!

100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
Saturday & Sunday, April 16th & 17th, 12-4 PM
Festivities will include:
 Naval Aviation Model Show

• Naval Aviation on LI Lecture at 1 & 3 PM

• 1941 Film "Dive Bomber"

• Sit in Historic Naval Aircraft

• Northrop Grumman Centennial Exhibit

• See our New Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Exhibit

• Naval Aviator Re-Enactors

• Fly with the Blue Angels in the X-Ride Theater

• Naval Aviation Art Show


9th Annual Astronomy & Space Week

9th Annual Astronomy & Space Week!
Monday-Friday, April 18-22, 12:00-4:00 PM
Astronomy Workshops and Family Activities

Featuring our award winning
Astronomy & Space Day
Thursday, April 21, 12:00-4:00 PM

Astronomy Workshops and Family Activities
AOS Run Starlab, Solar Telescopes and more
NOW PLAYING: Tornado Alley!
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Narrated by Bill Paxton.

Long Island Authors Group Book Fair & Signing
Thursday, April 21, 2011, Book Fair & Signing 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Authors will be available to discuss and sign copies of their books. Books include a variety of genres, such as mystery thrillers, historical fiction, non-fiction, self-help, children’s picture books, romance, and even a few ghost stories!
Authors: Loraine Alderman, Lily Bedell, Yvonne Capitelli, Karen Flyer, Florence Gatto, Megan Harper-Lawrence, C.B. Knadle, Sandy Lanton, Marcia McNair, Dorothy McPartland, Jeff Rimland, Jim Roth and Jill Sooley.

Cradle of Aviation Celebrates

100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
Saturday & Sunday, April 16th & 17th

Festivities will include:
• Naval Aviation Model Show
• Naval Aviation on LI Lecture
• 1941 Film "Dive Bomber"
• Sit in Historic Naval Aircraft
• Northrop Grumman Centennial Exhibit
• See our New Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Exhibit
• Naval Aviator Re-Enactors
• Fly with the Blue Angels in the X-Ride Theater
• Naval Aviation Art Show

Nassau County Cradle of Aviation Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events at the Cradle


Creepy Carousel – October 30th -- Nunley's Carousel will be decorated in it's spookiest (but not scariest) finest! Saturday Night, October 30, 2010, 6-9 pm. Free Halloween crafts, music and fun! Carousel rides are $2 per person.

8th Annual Air & Space Gala – November 11th -- This year the Cradle will be honoring the Space Shuttle Program and the Satellite Industry. Please visit our website for more details and online ticketing.

Northwinds Symphonic Band Concert – November 14th -- Please join us for a musical tribute to America's Greatest Heroes. Sunday November 14, 2:30 pm. Free Admission.

Annual Pumpkin Drop & Toss – November 21st -– Bring your leftover pumpkins and come and drop them from our balcony to the atrium floor or participate in our pumpkin toss in the parking lot with a medieval catapult. This is a great activity for children and a good way to get rid of your by-now rotting pumpkins! Free with museum admission.

Festival of Trees – November 26 – 28th -- United Cerebral Palsy's Festival of Trees is coming to the Cradle. There will be beautifully decorated trees, children's activities, holiday items for sale and entertainment. Special price for the Festival and Museum galleries is $10/pp.

Nassau County Cradle of Aviation Museum

Hollywood Star Car Show
August 28-29, 2010, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
$10.00/pp Includes Museum Admission

Featuring King of Kustomizers George Barris

• Famous Movie Cars on display indoors: 1966 Batmobile, James Bond's Aston Martin, Starky & Hutch, Knight Rider, the General Lee, the Munsters, Green Hornet, Scooby-Doo, Smokey & the Bandit, Mad Max, the Monkees, Back to the Future and more.
• Autograph session with George Barris
• Custom Car Show outside
• Vendors/Exhibitors
• Military Vehicle display

Presented by the Cradle of Aviation and the Autoseum (future car museum)
Sponsored by: Liberty Mutual, Optimum, Loctite, Tire Town, Phoenix Auto Parts and Capital One Bank.
For more information, please visit our website...