Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum in Portage, Michigan, dedicated to aerospace and science exhibits designed to engage visitors through interactive and multi-sensory experiences. It houses more than 100 air and space artifacts and offers hands-on exhibits, full-motion flight simulators, indoor amusement rides, and science-based camps and classes, aiming to provide an immersive entry point into aviation history and science for a broad audience. The center serves a diverse audience including families, students, and aviation enthusiasts who seek educational and engaging experiences that explore flight, technology, and related disciplines. Positioned within the museums and historical sites sector, the Air Zoo collaborates with other museums and organizations and maintains ongoing partnerships to broaden its programming and exhibits. Based in Portage, it operates as a mid-sized cultural institution focused on education, research-aligned discovery, and community engagement through exhibits, events, and experiential activities. A recent development involves a collaboration with the Michigan Flight Museum and Air Adventures to offer public flights on historic aircraft, reflecting its ongoing efforts to expand experiential offerings.