2026 Museum Special Event Listing
Museum Events
For the most up-to-date information, please call 419 - 732 - 0234 Email: marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org or visit our Facebook Event Page
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Ford Tri-Motor Living History Airplane Ride Dates for 2026
Event Hours: 2pm (weather permitting)
Walk up ticketing only
Adults $100.00, Children 17 years & under $75.00, Co-pilot seat (may be available, restrictions apply) $200.00. Minimum of 7 passengers needed to fly. Plane take up to 10 passengers and 1 co-pilot upgrade seat.
Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 2026
Liberty Aviation Museum's 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT "City of Wichita"/"City of Port Clinton" Living History Plane Rides at the Liberty Aviation Museum!
Event Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm (weather permitting)
During the Military Show!
& Restore the Ford Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser (Sunday Only)!
See below in museum event list for more info! Advance tickets on sale now!Purchase advance tickets for the Tri-Motor rides (Co-pilot seats are not available for pre-purchase): Click Here to Purchase Tickets for the Sept 12th or 13th Ford Tri-Motor Ride Date!
Please keep checking back for more additions to our 2026 Ford Tri-Motor Ride Schedule!
Confirmed Museum Events for 2026 CLICK HERE to visit our Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop Online! Thursday, August 27th, 2026 60th Year Anniversary First Day of Issue Ceremony & Ford Tri-Motor Rides
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Liberty Aviation Museum's Annual Military Show!
Date/Times:
Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 2026
Liberty Aviation Museum's 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT "City of Wichita"/"City of Port Clinton" Living History Plane Rides at the Liberty Aviation Museum!
Event Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm (weather permitting)
During the Military Show!
& Restore the Ford Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser (Sunday only)!
The Liberty Aviation Museum
will be offering living history airplane rides on Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 2026 (weather permitting) in our historic 1928 Ford Tri-Motor! Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of flight in the world’s first mass-produced airliner!
No charge to come out and just see the plane on the museum ramp or to see the FREE Military show outside! Only charge is if you want to buy a ride or tour the Liberty Aviation Museum!
Purchase advance tickets for the Tri-Motor rides (Co-pilot seats are not available for pre-purchase): Click Here to Purchase Tickets for the Sept 13th Ford Tri-Motor Ride Date! Presales for Sept 12th coming soon!
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Michigan Flight Museum's WWII North American Aviation B-25D Mitchell "Rosie's Reply" Living History Air Adventure Plane Rides
Event Hours: 10:00am - 3:30pm (weather permitting)
During the Military Show! (Free Admission to the event!)
Sunday Only!
No charge to come out and just see the plane on the museum ramp! Only charge is if you want to buy an airplane ride, participate in the pancake breakfast, or tour the Liberty Aviation Museum!
**Flight experiences at the Liberty Aviation Museum for the B-25 Mitchell will be offered in several time slots: 10am, 11am, Noon & 1pm on the following date:
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Additional flights/dates may be added if demand is great for the air adventure rides.
***PLEASE CALL prior to traveling long distances out on the day of the event to ensure that the aircraft is coming to the museum.**
PRICING:
**$538.88 ( $525.00 Price + $13.88 Processing Fees) (6 Seats Available Per Flight)
Approx. 25-30 Min. Flight
Max 6 Passengers: 2 Passengers in the Flight Deck/Nose compartment and 4 Passengers in the Rear Compartment.
Experience is: approximately 30min in the air, 15min of briefing and familiarization of aircraft. **
The time of departure is always at the aircrew’s discretion.
Aircraft will stay on location as customer demand, appearance agreement or weather allows.
** Reservations can be made online here: Click Here to visit the Michigan Flight Museum Aircraft Booking Page
To schedule a ride on either the B-25, C-47, and/or Huey,
Call/email: 734-252-6457
airadventures@miflightmuseum.org
to place your order reservation over the phone or for questions.
In inclement weather, the plane will not fly or travel out to the museum so please call on the day of the event and prior to traveling long distances.
The B-25D Mitchell bomber, "Rosie's Reply" (formerly "Yankee Warrior") is owned and operated by the Michigan Flight Museum (formerly Yankee Air Museum), based at historic Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This type of aircraft was the most effective medium bomber in World War II and best remembered for the carrier launched Doolittle Raid against Japan on April 18, 1942. More maneuverable, lighter and faster, this aircraft provides the ultimate bomber ride. Michigan Flight Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. For more information about Michigan Flight Museum: call 734-252-6457 or visit the Click Here to visit the Michigan Flight Museum Website
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Restore the Ford Island Airlines Ford Tri-Motor Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
8:00am - Noon
Location: Liberty Aviation Museum main hangar.
Pricing for the breakfast: Adults TBA
Children 6yrs and up TBA
5 years and under are FREE.
Fly-in or Drive-in! All proceeds fund the THF's Island Airlines Ford Tri-Motor restoration in the museum's second hangar.
Saturday & Sunday, December 12th & 13th, 2026 Liberty Aviation Museum OPEN House!
9:00am - 5:00pm both days!
FREE Admission for EVERYONE to come out and visit us during the holiday season on this one weekend! Special 20% sales in the Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop! Sale excludes red tagged/dot Ford Tri-Motor merchandise
benefiting the Ford Tri-Motor restoration in the museum's second hangar.
Everyone welcome to come see what we do here to honor & preserve history for future generations at the Liberty Aviation Museum!
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 Breakfast with Santa at The Liberty Aviation Museum!
Event Hours: 8:00am - 11:00am
Pricing:
Adults: TBA
Children 14 yrs & Up: TBA
Children 6 yrs - 13 yrs: TBA
Children 5 yrs & under: FREE
Presale ticketing available Oct 1st, 2026.
All children participating in the breakfast will receive a gift from Santa! Advance tickets are on sale, Oct 1st, 2026. Tickets will NOT be mailed. The purchaser's name will be on the will call list.
A limited number of tickets will also be sold on event day. All tickets include FREE admission to the Liberty Aviation Museum!
The Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop will be offering a special 20% off sale ! Guests save 20% on their entire purchase excluding red tagged/dot Ford Tri-Motor merchandise
benefiting the Island Airlines Ford Tri-Motor restoration in the museum's second hangar.
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 Visit with Santa & then watch Santa fly away to his next event!
11:00am - Noon Santa visits with children & families not participating in the breakfast from 8am-11am. At Noon - Santa departs the museum by aircraft for his next stop!
weather permitting)
There is NO charge to watch Santa fly away or visit with Santa in our heated hangar during the Santa Fly Away!! Click Here to visit the Liberty Aviation Museum Main Page
our Facebook page: Click Here to visit the Liberty Aviation Museum Facebook Page
or call/email us as events/details may change beyond our control.
We strongly suggest you contact us prior to traveling a long distance if you are wishing to see a specific aircraft or exhibit on display at the museum. Call: 419 - 732 - 0234 or email us at: marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org
as of 08/18/2026
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**Please contact us prior to traveling long distances out to ensure that we are open. Weather and other acts of nature can prevent us from opening.**
Fly-in or Drive-in to visit us!
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DINER CURRENT OPERATING HOURS:
**Tin Goose Diner & Liberty Aviation Museum OPEN normal business hours on Memorial Day, 4th of July, & Labor Day!**
OPEN 7 DAYS!!
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am - 3:00pm.
**Please always
check before traveling long distances out between October & May as hours may vary due to weather and other acts of nature**
Now Serving Breakfast all day!(except french toast & pancakes) ** Lunch starts at 11:00 am. OPEN Memorial Day, 4th of July (regular business hours), Labor Day (regular business hours), Christmas Eve, & New Year's Eve!
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CLOSED Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day.
*** Liberty Aviation Museum & Gift Shop have separate operating hours***
Current 2026 Operating Hours
**Please contact us prior to traveling long distances out to ensure that we are open during the off season (Winter/Early Spring). Weather and other acts of nature can prevent us from opening.**
Hours for The Liberty Aviation Museum & Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop:
Open 7 days.
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
OPEN Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, & New Year's Eve! CLOSED Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day.
To schedule an appointment to visit us during our seasonal closure or outside business hours, to schedule a 10+ person group tour, or for facility rentals, call 419 - 732 - 0234 ext. 202 or message us at: events@libertyaviationmuseum.org
Questions? Call: 419 - 732 - 0234
Email: marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org
for questions.
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60th Year Anniversary First Day of Issue Ceremony & Ford Tri-Motor Rides at the Liberty Aviation Museum at 2:00pm on August 27th, 2026
This free event is open for all to attend. The new Rattlesnake Island Local Post stamps and FDI covers will be available to purchase and the USPS will have the special Tri-Motor pictorial postmark available to cancel your stamps.
This year's issue marks the 60th anniversary of the Local Post which was started by Dr. James P. Frackelton on August 27th, 1966.
Also during the event Ford Tri-Motor ride experiences will be available for guests to participate in. Adults are $100.00, Children 17 years and under $75.00, Co-pilot seat may be available for $200.00. No presales available. Walk up ticketing only, weather permitting. Must have a minimum of 7 passengers to fly.
Questions? Call 419-732-0234 and ask for Bob Fujita or email at operations@libertyaviationmuseum.org
Saturday, September 12th, 2026: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, September 13th, 2026: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: The show is FREE to attend.
Museum admission is required to visit the museum's hangars, boathouse, and galleries. Current Liberty Aviation Museum members are FREE.
Re-enactors are welcome to attend!
All eras of military vehicles, displays, etc. are welcome!
Watch many military vehicles operate!
The public is invited to display their military vehicles FREE of charge. Each military vehicle displayed at the show will receive 2 complimentary admission tickets to the museum.
Military vehicle parts, tools, supplies, literature/books, unique militaria, toys, uniforms, & more will be permitted for sale/trade.
Vendors are welcome to set up FREE of charge in the grassy area where the show is being held. No indoor spaces are available. Tables & chairs will be available to rent if needed. Primitive camping is available. All military era displays of all styles are welcome! Veterans groups are highly encourage to attend! Museum guided group tours are available with advance booking.
Questions or interested in bringing a display out? Contact Eric Paul at 419.732.0234 or Eric at : ericpaul@libertyaviationmuseum.org or Bob Fujita at operations@libertyaviationmuseum.org or 419.732.0234
On Sunday only!
Liberty Aviation Museum's 1928 Ford Tri-Motor "City of Wichita"/"City of Port Clinton" will be offering rides on Sunday, Sept 13th only) 9am-4pm
Rides in the Ford Tri-Motor are $100.00/adults, $75.00/children 17 years and under, Co-pilot $200.00 (if available), Children under 2 years can sit on adult's lap for free. All tickets sold for the Ford Tri-Motor receive free museum admission during their visit! Current Liberty Aviation Museum members receive discounts on their tickets with proof of membership.
Purchase advance tickets for the Tri-Motor rides (Co-pilot seats are not available for pre-purchase): Click Here to Purchase Tickets for the Sept 13th Ford Tri-Motor Ride Date!
**Please include phone numbers in the "Notes" section when checking out. Advance tickets are not timed tickets. Show up anytime on the day you purchase tickets for as early as you can but no later than 1 hr by event end. Times for the September 12th & 13th date: 9am-4pm, please arrive by 3pm. Aircraft needs a minimum of 7 passengers to fly.
Tri-Motor Rides are not service rides to/from a location. All rides depart and return to same location.
**Weather permitting!! If you purchased advance tickets, you will be notified directly in the event of ride cancellations. Please make sure to include a phone number online when you purchase tickets.**
Questions? Call us at the Liberty Aviation Museum at
(419) 732-0234
Email: marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org
Additional dates to be added to the Liberty Aviation Museum schedule.
The Liberty Aviation Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization receiving no government funding to operate, restore or preserve history.
Special 20% sales in the Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop! Sale excludes red tagged/dot Ford Tri-Motor merchandise
benefiting the Ford Tri-Motor restoration in the museum's second hangar.
Everyone welcome!
Museum & Gift Shop Hours (Diner has separate hours from museum) Open 7 days
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
To schedule an appointment to visit us outside of business hours or during our seasonal closure, catering from the Tin Goose Diner, or for hangar, diner, conference/meeting room rentals, or to schedule a 10+ person group tour, please Email: events@libertyaviationmuseum.org or call 419-732-0234 ext. 202
Liberty Aviation Museum: (419) 732 - 0234
Tin Goose Diner: (419) 732 - 0236
Email: marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org
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