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 film’s 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 and unexplained phenomena attributed to UAPs
- Craft – Dive into Early Modern depictions of a celestial phenomenon 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 extraterrestrial attire.
- FREE Popcorn – That’s right, you heard it here first, folks! Free popcorn for everyone! (Other concessions are available for purchase)
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