Competitions

Welcome to the Cradle of Aviation Museum's exhilarating STEAM competitions for students!

Immerse yourself in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through our captivating contests to spark creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Harness the power of the wind in the electrifying 'KidWind' competition, where imagination takes flight as young minds craft and test wind turbines. And don't miss the awe-inspiring 'Future World City Showcase,' a platform for budding architects and visionaries to construct the cities of tomorrow.

These mind-expanding competitions offer an unforgettable opportunity to learn, compete, and be inspired.

Unleash your potential and be a part of shaping the future – only at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Call 516-572-4029 for more details.

2025 Competitions

KIDWIND Challenge - Sponsored by Community Offshore Wind - January 14, 2025 

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

Cradle of Aviation Museum proudly presents the 2025 KIDWIND Challenge, open to students in grades 4-12. Sponsored by Community Offshore Wind, the challenge involves teams designing and building wind turbines to create more renewable energy. Through this immersive experience, participants will gain valuable STEM skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. 

The Challenge is included with the museum admission fee for each student.

For more details, download the competition guide. 

Reserve your team spot by calling Reservations at 516-572-4066, Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Eco-City Challenge: Sustainable City Design Contest - Monday, March 3, 2025 

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Cradle of Aviation Museum proudly presents the inaugural “Eco-City Challenge,” open to High School and Middle School students. Students will work in teams to create a sustainable city model, focusing on renewable energy, waste management, transportation, and other topics. Through this transformative experience, participants gain valuable critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

The Challenge is an extra $5 per student, in addition to the museum admission fee.

Download the guide for essential details such as:

• Project plan deadline --------- competition March 3, 2025
• Open to Middle and High School students 
• Teams of 3-5 students
• Team designs an eco-friendly city
• Three parts to the project
• Size restriction to the model
• Value of materials for the entire project may not exceed $100

Reserve your team spot by calling Reservations at 516-572-4066, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.