Children’s Museum of Atlanta Welcomes “AIM HIGH” Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit

Children’s Museum of Atlanta will debut its first featured exhibit of 2026 “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen,” inviting children and families to explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen while discovering the science, imagination and future of flight. On Saturday, Jan. 17, during a weekend dedicated to reflection, service and the pursuit of equality, AIM HIGH highlights the achievements of the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces – trailblazers who defied discrimination, broke barriers and helped change the course of American history. The limited-time experience will be featured at the Museum through Sunday, May 10. “Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.” Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including: • Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play. • Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals. • Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination. • Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles. • Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky. The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond. Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.

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