About

In 2014, SUN ‘n FUN introduced the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), unveiling our 14-building aerospace STEM facility located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus. Anchored by the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a Polk County Public High School Career Academy, and Florida Air Museum, established as Florida’s official aviation museum in 2005, ACE boasts an impressive array of STEM learning environments.

Aerospace-themed summer camps and student outreach programs are presented by ACE staff to over 30,000 students annually, and educator assistance programs provide STEM-based curriculum and lesson plans for teachers at all grade levels. Hands-on learning activities are available for all ages, and include everything from stomp rockets and balsa gliders to real aircraft construction and maintenance programs. There is even a fully functioning Boeing 727 on the campus that serves as a unique learning laboratory. Annually, ACE provides educational support to the aerospace industry, including pilot, maintenance technician, and college scholarships.

The Aerospace Center for Excellence, the most unique educational campus in the United States, is located on the Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). The ACE Campus includes the Aerospace Pavilion, the Florida Air Museum, the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) High School, The Lakeland Aero Club – a high school flying club, the Piedmont Experience – a Boeing 727 classroom, the Piedmont Hangar, the Tom Davis Education Center, the Buehler Restoration Center, the Crossfield Discovery Center, and the Skylab Innovation Center.

Engage at the Florida Air Museum, Outreach Programs and Educational Programs!
Educate at our year-round, interactive Skylab Innovation Center!
Accelerate with the help of our scholarship opportunities!