Date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 | 7:00PM to 10:30PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Special Events
Experience the movie where pilots turned into humanity’s last line of defense.
Watch Independence Day surrounded by historic aircraft and discover how one of Hollywood’s most iconic sci-fi films changed the genre forever. Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, this special 13+ experience will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Enjoy:
- Expert Q&A – Hear from fighter pilots about the films iconic flying scenes. What does the movie get right about flying F-18s and where does it go wrong?
- The Skies Above Lowry – Learn about UFO sightings in our neighborhood and how the government ultimately classified them.
- UAPs on the Radar Screen – Browse a collection of explained an unexplained phenomena attributed to UAPs
- Craft – Dive into Early Modern depictions of a celestial phenomena that ufologists attribute to extraterrestrials. Make your own!
- Movie Plane Scavenger Hunt – Find the planes in our museum that appear in Independence Day. Return your scavenger hunt for the chance to win a prize.
- Cosplay – You’re out of this world. Time to flaunt it. Show up in your best extra-terrestrial attire.
Don’t miss out on this unique cinema experience! And be sure to bring your comfiest camp chairs, all welcome!
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Doors open at 7 p.m. with the movie starting promptly at 8 p.m.
Air & Space Museum