Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Education Programs
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum offers an array of programs designed to meet educator objectives.
All programs at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum are free of charge.
Kids of all ages are encouraged to send their questions to our video forum, The Inside Loop! Our experts welcome questions about aviation, space, science, military service and history. For more details on how to submit a question and to see episodes of the program go to the Inside Loop page to get details.
To request a tour of the museum for your students or to arrange a remote visit with one of our docents please go to our School Tours page to get the details
In collaboration with the Character Education Resource Center of the University of San Diego, the Flying Leathernecks also offer an essay contest open to all 6th-12th grade students residing in San Diego and Imperial counties. The essay contest meets California Department of Education mandate 235.5 in civic and character education. Additional information is located on the Essay Contest page.
Each academic year the museum also hosts an art contest for students in grades 6-12. Winning entries are put on display for a limited time in the galleries of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. For additional information on the art contest please go to the Art Contest page.
If you have any questions, please contact us at education@flyingleathernecks.org or call 858-693-1723.
More School Group Info
Fun and interactive field trips and remote learning opportunities. Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum opens its doors to school groups with and offers remote learning opportunities with programs customized to meet educator objectives.
More Art Contest Info
Annual art contest allows students to express their artistic and creative skills. Winning entries go on display for a limited time in the galleries of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum.
More Essay Contest info
Annual Essay Contest for 6-12th grade – prizes awarded
The goal of our annual contest is to encourage students to develop and improve their thinking and writing skills as they address core values of the US Marine Corps and our society.
The Inside Loop
Kids of all ages are encouraged to send their questions to our experts! Aviation, space, science, history and military service questions are welcome.