National Soaring Museum

10/17/2026

Katie our Education Manager and Beth our new Executive Director had a blast last Saturday at Great Falls Council, Scouting America Adventure Fest 2026 helping to inspire the next generation of pilots. A special thank you to Checkpoint Gaming Lounge for the VR loan that helped us take aviation on the road.

Does your scout need help obtaining their aviation badges? Contact us to learn more: [email protected]

10/16/2026

Tickets are still available for our upcoming US Soaring Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet for Eric Mozer, hosted by the National Soaring Museum.

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:00
Location: National Soaring Museum, 51 Soaring Hill Drive, Elmira, NY 14903
Phone: 607-734-3128
Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/4gVfp2v

5:30: Doors Open
6:00: Opening Remarks
6:15: Buffet Dinner
6:45: Introduction of Eric Mozer
7:00: Eric Mozer Speech
7:45: Closing Remarks

Beverages sponsored by Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery

Special discounted hotel stay rate available through Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites

10/16/2026

The leaves are almost at peak! Check out this week's Fall Foliage Report from I LOVE NEW YORK 🍁

10/16/2026

Only a few weekends left for glider rides on the hill. Your glider ride ticket includes admission to the museum. Come enjoy some leaf peeping through the clouds and learn about the history of soaring.

Call Harris Hill Soaring Corporation at 607-734-0641 to schedule your adventure today.

The fall colors continue to “bloom” here in Elmira and the FingerLakes region. Come and experience a Fall Flight at Harris Hill Soaring.
You can also explore the National Soaring Museum while you’re here!

https://harrishillsoaring.org/rides/
Weekends only 10:00 to 6:00.

https://www.soaringmuseum.org

10/10/2026

We are set up at Great Falls Council, Scouting America Adventure Fest 2026 at the Watkins Glen International today doing preflight safety checklists and building loop gliders. Did you know we offer badge opportunities for both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at the museum? If you are interested in learning more, contact us at [email protected]

10/09/2026

We are excited to partner with Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley and host one of their Bright Red Bookshelves. Make sure to check it out while you are visiting the museum and take a free book or two home.

Where in Chemung Valley was this Bright Red Bookshelf?

Yesterday’s bookshelf was at the National Soaring Museum!

Families visiting the museum can stop by the Bright Red Bookshelf, choose a free children’s book, and take it home and keep it.

We love having Bright Red Bookshelves in places families are already visiting, learning, and spending time together. Thank you to the National Soaring Museum for helping us make books more accessible to local children.

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10/01/2026

You are invited to the The US Soaring Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet for Eric Mozer, hosted by the National Soaring Museum.

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:00
Location: National Soaring Museum, 51 Soaring Hill Drive, Elmira, NY 14903
Phone: 607-734-3128
Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/4gVfp2v

5:30: Doors Open
6:00: Opening Remarks
6:15: Buffet Dinner
6:45: Introduction of Eric Mozer
7:00: Eric Mozer Speech
7:45: Closing Remarks

Beverages sponsored by Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery

Special discounted hotel stay rate available through Best Western Plus Horseheads Inn & Suites

09/29/2026

Thank you to the crew at Harris Hill Soaring Corporation for sharing the joy of gliders at the Town of Erwin, NY's Fall & Flight Festival!

09/26/2026

If you are looking for a fun family activity today, check out the Town of Erwin, NY Fall & Flight event today until 4:00. Stop by and see one of our gliders on display.

09/22/2026

Thank you to Wings of Eagles Discovery Center and Women in Aviation International - Soaring Capital Eagles Chapter for having us at their Annual Girls in Aviation event this past weekend. Our Education Manager Katie provided information on the museum and our very own Guest Services Associate Natalie gave a tour of a glider to future aviators. Natalie is also a Junior Pilot Member of Harris Hill Soaring Corporation. Teens as young as 14 can start their aviation journey with them for as low as $8 a lesson. Interested in learning more, check out their website at www.harrishillsoaring.org