Every Thursday evening and weekend in October!
- Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. (18+ only)
- Saturdays: @ 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.*
- Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $12.00 per person / adult chaperones not participating, general admission applies
Each session is limited 6 people ages 13 and older
While children 17 years and under must be in the company of an adult while visiting the museum, the GAM will allow teenagers 14 to 17 years old to participate in the escape room without an adult present in the room. The accompanying adult(s) will be free to enjoy the museum and air park while the room is use. Chaperones do not need event tickets, but can pay standard museum admission upon arrival.
Please note that due to the rescheduled Warbird Cruise-in, the October 24th sessions have been suspended. Those who have already registered will be able to complete their session as planned.
Saturday, October 24
All Vehicle Registration:
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
$20.00 per vehicle (all riders included)
Awards Ceremony: 2:00 p.m.
Warbird Cruise-in:
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person & kids 12 and under FREE
Thank You Sponsors!
Presenting
Supersonic
Veterans Again Serving Together
Horsepower
Col. Thom Pemberton in honor of the 434th Refueling Wing, GARB
Miami County Chamber of Commerce
Clutch
Christopher Birk
The Cabello Family
SPECIAL FOR 2026! With Halloween just around the corner, the GAM is encouraging vehicle owners and vendors to get into the spirit by joining us for a special trunk or treat for our littlest car enthusiasts. Special pumpkin decals will be distributed at registration so you can let the ghouls and goblins visiting us know that you’re just the spot for a treat or two!
Prizes & Awards 2026
Fifty (50) Best in Show [all entries eligible, voted on by the drivers]
Best Car
Best Motorcycle
Best Truck [includes all trucks]
Richard Muchler Memorial People’s Choice Award [all entries eligible]
The Wing Commander’s Award [all entries eligible, chosen by the 434th Wing Commander, GARB]
The Barry Riggs Award [all entries eligible, chose by the Riggs family]
The Bud Fivecoat Award [Corvettes only, chosen by the Fivecoat family]
The Warbird Trophy [all entries eligible, chosen by GAM volunteers]
Vendor registration has reopened due to the rescheduling of the Warbird. Those interested in joining us on October 24th have until October 17th to register. Please use this link to RSVP.
Fees range from $40.00 to $75.00 and are payable via the link above. If you are having issues, please call 765-689-8011 to speak with our director.
Memorial Day Display: May 15 – 31
Veterans Day Display: November 1 – 15
Price: $25.00 per flag, $40.00 for both May & November events
The Grissom Air Museum invites guests from around the country to honor the veterans in their life with a place in our Flags of Valor display. Flags of Valor is open all U.S. military veterans regardless of rank, branch, or conflict. Veterans of foreign militaries who trained or served on an Indiana military base are also welcome!
This special bi-annual display is held in May (Memorial Day) and November (Veterans Day) of each year. It features a field of flags, each bearing a tag with the name, rank, and branch of a veteran. The dynamic nature of this event allows families, friends, and visitors to honor the collective work of our veterans to preserve America’s democracy.
The cost to rent a flag is $25.00 per veteran and a limit one veteran per flag. Those wishing to participate in both events can do so at $40.00 per flag and is only available during the May sale period.
Spaces for the November display period are now available and can be purchased through October 22nd. Simply visit the link to the left or stop by the museum.
100% of the proceeds from this program support our efforts to preserve the story of Cold War aviation veterans
Please note that the flags used for the display are not for sale. You will be renting the space for the flag. Similar flags are available in the gift shop for $4.00 each.
Veterans Day at the GAM
November 11 – 15, 2026
Free admission for all veterans
Join the GAM this November for Veterans Day!
Between November 11 and 15, all veterans visiting the museum will receive free admission! While here, you’ll enjoy:
- Free admission for you (additional guests subjected to regular admission fees)
- 15% off your purchase in the gift shop (stackable with your membership discount!)
- Free refreshments
- A chance to stroll through our Flags of Valor display in the Air Park as well as other displaysW
We hope you join us for Veterans Day 2026, we can’t wait to see you!
Information about the 2026 event to be announced in October.
Vendor opportunities to be announced shortly!
Holiday magic is in the air and the Grissom Air Museum is inviting you to enjoy during our special holiday open house! As our gift to you, this event is FREE to the public and a great time to visit the museum.
Whether visiting with friends, family, or neighbors, everyone is invited partake in our holiday activities:
- Enjoy our hot cocoa and cookie bar (cash only)
- Walk the air park, decorated with dazzling lights and a cozy atmosphere
- Listen to the sounds of the holidays with our performer(s)
- Visit and take pictures with Santa and let your little ones whisper their holiday wishes to him!
- Join North Pole visitors for special holiday story time
- It’s always craft time and we have several activity zones for kids to enjoy!
- Shop our gift shop or one of our vendors to get a jump start on holiday shopping
And more!
Please note the “Lights in the Park” no longer takes place at the GAM. Instead, you can find our plane-themed lights at the Howard County Fair Grounds.
Submission Period: April 1 to May 1, 2027
All pieces to be delivered to the museum by end of business day. No late entries accepted.
Juried Exhibition: May 14 – 16, 2027
Grissom Air Museum (Tentative)
Artists Reception: May 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Grissom Air Museum
Winners’ Showcase: June 1 – August 31, 2027
Grissom Air Museum
Both exhibitions are free with paid admission to the museum while the reception is free.
The Grissom Air Museum is excited to announce the return of our juried youth art competition. Rebranded as Airborne Art, this annual show is open to junior and seniors living or attending school in Miami, Howard, Grant, Cass, Fulton, and Wabash Counties.
Each year a new theme will be announced and for 2027, in honor of a special art-themed historic exhibit, the GAM staff have chosen Nose Art. Artists are to submit an original piece inspired by the aviation nose art of World War I – Vietnam.
A jury will review the artwork submitted and choose a Top 3 among Juniors, a Top 3 among Seniors, and an overall Best in Show. The winners will then be showcased in a special exhibit during the summer. Prize packages will be announce in 2027.
2027 Guidelines
Artists are welcome to join us provided their piece fits the following guidelines.
- There is a limit of one entry per person.
- Entries are limited to a maximum size of 18″ x 18″ and a minimum size of 6″ x 6″. All 2D and flat 3D (i.e. quilts) styles are accepted, including but not limited to pastels, textiles, watercolor, pen and ink, and digital.
- AI ART WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Suspected AI art will be immediately disqualified and in the event a winning piece is discovered to be AI, all prizes will be revoked and a new winner named.
- Submitted pieces must be ready for hanging, therefore should either be framed (enclosed or stretched) or include a pocket for a hanging rod.
- Pieces must be submitted with the registration form, which will be available beginning in April 2027.
July 1 – 31, 2027
Free with paid admission to the museum
Perfect for ages 5 and older
Join us every July for a special plane-themed scavenger hunt around the Heritage Building. Designed for guests 5 years and older, ten (10) model planes from our collections are hidden in the building, waiting to be found! Start the fun by grabbing your sheet at the front desk.
Check back in March to discover 2027’s theme!
Complete the hunt and pick a prize from our treasure chest. Got them all right? Enter to win a special GAM-themed prize package! Need not be present to win, prize package can be sent to winner.