Art at War: Squadron Insignia from the Curtiss Collection

On View: April 4 through September 6, 2026 | Free with Museum Admission Never meant to survive long-term, squadron insignia like these were often roughly-painted art on the fabric fuselage of early aircraft. These images of pelicans, cartoon characters, dragons, etcetera, came to be far more than just identification painted on an expendable aircraft. These pieces united crewmembers, representing the emotions of war and the lives of the pilots and crews. The squadron insignia within this exhibit represent aircraft, pilots, crew, and nations across decades of history, from France and Germany, to the United States, around the world, and back again. Each tells a story of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, luck, and fear.

Museum Admission: $18.00 Adults $16.00 Child (2-12), Seniors (62+)  Museum & Planetarium Combo: $25.00 Adults $23.00 Child (2-12), Seniors (62+)