The National WASP WWII Museum
The National WASP WWII Museum seeks to educate and inspire every generation with the history of the WASP: Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII, the first women in history to fly American’s military aircraft, and who forever changed the role of women in aviation!
The museum is conveniently located just minutes off Interstate 20 at 210 Loop 170 in Sweetwater, Texas. Pilots flying over Sweetwater can land at Avenger Field - the Sweetwater Airport (SWW). The museum is a short distance away. For assistance with directions or in setting up special tours, call 325.235.0099.
Regular days and hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
News and Events
WASP Reunion Fly-In September 25th!
September 25th, 2008Join us Thursday, September 25, at 10:30 when WASP attending their annual reunion - this year in Irving - will fly in to Avenger Field for a short visit. We’ll gather at the airport (SWW) before heading over to the Museum.
Visit this website to learn more! www.operationfifinella.org
Summer Activities at the WASP Museum
July 15th, 2008Wednesdays and Fridays are special days at the National WASP WWII Museum from now until school starts. Check out these new weekly tours and activities.
Popsicle Tour Wednesdays: Come out Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 5 for cool tours of WASP memorabilia, the recreated sleeping bay and a ride in the Link Trainer. Admission and Popsicles are free!
High Flying Fridays: Make an origami glider or a sled kite each Friday from 1-5. Admission and materials are free!
Fifi’s Suitcase Debut
June 16th, 2008Check out this new resource from the National WASP WWII Museum: Fifi’s Suitcase.
A treasure trove of lesson plans, books, photographs, artifacts and even clothing, Fifi’s Suitcase serves students in elementary and secondary grades. Lesson plans specifically geared for third and fifth graders include the following:
- Ration Books and Recipes
- What They Wore
- See for Yourself
- Read All About It
- Now Hear This
Lesson plans for grades eight and high school American History substitute a lesson on navigation for the ration books and recipes.
Lessons can be adapted for other grades.
The suitcases get their name from the WASP mascot designed by Walt Disney Studios. Fifi is short for Fifinella, the female counterpart of Gremlins. Learn more about gremlins and fifinellas (and widgets, too) in the book by Roald Dahl: The Gremlins. Fifi makes her debut in this wonderful tale told by a former Royal Air Force pilot and future writer of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Call the Museum at 325.235.0099 to book a week with this fun new resource. Let us know if you need the elementary or secondary level suitcase. The Region XIV Education Service Center van will deliver it to your school.
