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Winter Break - Celebrating Mankind's First Flight in a Hot Air Balloon

at Cradle of Aviation Museum | Sat Dec 26 - Sun Jan 03

Location

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd
Garden City, NY 11530
(Map)
Tel: (516) 572-4111

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Date & Time

12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Cost:    Free With Museum Admission
Description

Come join us as we celebrate mankind's first flight in a hot air balloon. Learn about the first successful hot air balloonists, the Montgolfier Brothers, our replica 1885 hot air balloon basket, and how a hot air balloon works with our interactive demonstration.

 

After learning all about early aviation pioneers and their flying machines, try one of our mini hot air balloons to see how high they can fly! Then, create and decorate your very own 3D spinning hot air balloon complete with balloon basket!