Transforming names on a map into vivid, desirable destinations
PAN AM –
Advertising the World
Presented By:
George Fleckenstein, Pan Am Museum Administrator
Pan American World Airways redefined how the world was seen. Its mid-century advertising captured the spirit of the “Golden Age” of travel, blending vibrant Modernist design with the glamour and promise of global luxury. These iconic campaigns brought the excitement of the Jet Age to life, turning faraway places into irresistible destinations.
From Paris to Rio to Tokyo, Pan Am’s advertising opened a window to the world at a time when international travel was still a dream for most Americans.
WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED
BRING A BAG LUNCH
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Admission: $18.00
(FREE for Pan Am Museum Foundation members!)
Location: The Pan Am Museum
Third Floor of the Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY
