Learning through experience
Lessons take place among historic flying machines, which greatly enriches the lesson and makes it easier to absorb knowledge.
Aligned with the core curriculum
Classes are adapted to the age and needs of school groups. The subject matter has been developed based on the core curriculum.
Engaging format
Most lessons include a lecture with a multimedia presentation in the cinema room with aviation seats, as well as a special guided tour of selected exhibits on the given topic.
Building patriotic awareness
Highlighting the successes of Polish pilots and designers who over the years built the prestige of Polish wings.
On Both Sides of the Iron Curtain — Military Aviation During the
Cold War
We present the most important conflicts during the Cold War from the perspective of aviation. From the Korean War to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, military aviation played a major role. It was essential for the strategies of nuclear-armed countries and supported key locations around the world.
Target group:
Grades VII-VIII
secondary school
Duration of museum lesson:
up to 60 minutes
Core curriculum:
Point LI of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History
Point LII of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History
Aeroplane, Glider, Helicopter — From the History of Aviation
We introduce students to the fascinating world of aviation, presenting them with various types of flying machines. We will show and talk about the beginnings of aviation, discovering the history of the first aeroplanes. We will draw attention to their remarkable designs and the materials used in their construction. Students will be able to take a close look at a pilot’s cockpit and familiarise themselves with specialised aviation terminology.
Target group:
Grades VII-VIII
secondary school
Duration of museum lesson:
up to 60 minutes
Core curriculum:
Point II of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, Physics
Point II of the Core Curriculum for Grade VIII, Technology
The September Campaign in the Sky — The Fate of Polish Aviation in September 1939
Students will learn about the heroes of the Polish sky and the technology that allowed them to take to the air to fight. We tell the story of the Polish Air Force squadrons in September 1939 and explain the conditions under which they had to fight. We bring closer the moment in history when Polish aviation had to face the German Luftwaffe, which had a greater number of aircraft and more modern equipment.
Target group:
Grades VII-VIII
secondary school
Duration of museum lesson:
up to 60 minutes
Core curriculum:
Point XLVI of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History, secondary school
Point XXXI of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History, primary school
Polish Squadrons
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” — we present the history of the Battle of Britain from the perspective of Polish squadrons. Students will travel back to 1940 and see the aircraft that took part in the Battle of Britain. They will have the opportunity to learn about the hardships faced by pilots on the fronts of World War II Europe and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a pilot then and now.
Target group:
Grades VII-VIII
secondary school
Duration of museum lesson:
up to 60 minutes
Core curriculum:
Point XXXIV of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History, primary school
Point XV of the Core Curriculum, History, vocational schools
Point L of the Core Curriculum, History, general secondary school and technical secondary school
Successes of Polish Aviators in the Interwar Period
We present the greatest achievements of Polish pilots from the interwar period. Students will learn the stories of Polish crews who competed in the international Challenge competitions and took part in transatlantic flights. They will also learn more about outstanding pilots such as Stanislaw Skarzynski, Franciszek Zwirko, Stanislaw Wigura and Jan Bajan, as well as the aircraft that enabled them to achieve these exceptional successes.
Target group:
Grades VII-VIII
secondary school
Duration of museum lesson:
up to 60 minutes
Core curriculum:
Point XLIV of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History, secondary school
Point XXIX of the Core Curriculum for Grades V-VIII, History, primary school
Aviation Engineering
How are aircraft built? How has aviation technology developed over the years? What requirements are placed on it?
These and many other questions will be answered by our active airline pilot. The aim of the classes is to learn about the general classification and construction of aircraft, the principles and laws by which they move, and their development over the years.
Target group:
secondary school
Duration of aviation engineering class:
up to 120 minutes
Reservations can be made after prior arrangement of the date with the ticket office:
By phone
12 642 -87-00 ext. 0
By email
kasa@muzeumlotnictwa.pl
or by making an
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