National Museum of the US Air Force
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Dayton
"The National Museum of US Air Force Base is Totally Awesome!! 😀😁👍"(10 Tips)
"how big some of these aircraft"(7 Tips)
"Everything, it's free admission."(3 Tips)
"PACKED floor to ceiling and wall to wall with aviation history."(2 Tips)
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Annie WangJuly 3, 2016Make sure you plan at least half a day here for a very informative self tour about flight and war history. Pick up an exhibition map at the front desk, it comes handy.And don't miss the new building 4
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Chris CegielskiNovember 25, 2017Huge. If you have the time, plan to split your visit up into at least two visits so you can enjoy it. Not a lot for toddlers. Plan for larger crowds on holiday weekends; getting there when they open.Upvoted Jan 17
Chip ThomasSeptember 14, 2013If you love aviation, this is the place for you! I was there 20 years ago, and now in 2013. Love what they've done to the place! More and more displays!! Highly recommend you spend a half a day here!
If you have the chance to go on a tour led by a docent, DO IT. You will hear things you’ve never imagined and it will deepen your experience immeasurably!
Upvoted Feb 4
AndrewGroveSanAntonio GroveMarch 25, 2023Great experience. Definitely a place to visit if in Dayton, Ohio. Several hangars of full size planes, drones and other artifacts from the history of the Air Force. Worth seeing and no charge to see!
Josh ANovember 17, 2019Amazing collection. Although almost entirely USAF I’d say in terms of sheer planes it rivals or outdoes Air & Space. Very cool. Lots of old and modern planes plus some unique experimentals.
Lena GrinenkoSeptember 11, 2013The museum is outstanding! Loved it (though some stories in the exhibit are biased) - not to miss by anyone interested in aviation. But you should allow at least half a day to see it.- Adele IsaacsAugust 27, 2015All around wonderful and relaxing place to visit if you have quite a few hour to spare. It's completely free and PACKED floor to ceiling and wall to wall with aviation history.
Eric MarcusFebruary 17, 2018It's FREE! It's the best aerospace museum in the country. It's huge. You can't see it all. It has the best collection (only?) of Presidential aircraft.
Dave CounotteMay 17, 2015I've been here several times and still keep finding new information. Can't wait for the fourth building to be finished. We had a blast during space fest.- Tariq HossenbuxMay 27, 2014One of the better museums that you can visit for free. A place to see the machines that made an impact on modern history!
G WeissMarch 18, 2013Pretty neat collection of history- well worth seeing and best of all- IT'S FREE (assuming you're one of those guys that skirts around paying your taxes!)
John LatshaSeptember 6, 2013You could spend a week here and not see it all! I've never seen so many planes in one place! From the Wright Flyer to space craft! Fantastic displays!
Discover OhioFebruary 15, 2013Get a hands-on space experience at the National Museum of the US Air Force. Be sure to visit the new Space Gallery, along with the museum's growing space collection.
Chris GMay 11, 2013Apollo 15 CSM is on display here. Known as call sign, "Endeavor", Astronauts David Scott, James Irwin, and Alfred Worden were carried to the moon onboard. Also 1st use of Lunar Rover on Apollo Mission
Check out the gift shop! Lots of great items!! Great book selection. Pins, coins, clothing. A little bit of everything and the museum is free so it leaves you more to spend in the store!!- Chris GJanuary 8, 2012Home to SR-71A, serial number 61-7976. This blackbird flew the 1st operational mission. Also one of first to be on display. One of only two places that you can see two Blackbirds in the same location.
Joe BuckAugust 19, 2016Awesome A/C displayed and history very friendly staff. Great grilled cheese and French fries. Our GC love it there.
Brian ReidNovember 14, 2010Great museum experience, but taking photos can be a bit of a challenge. Many of the aircraft are dimly lit, requiring a slower shutter speed. Most point-and-shoot cameras don't have a sufficient fla
Oliver LeembruggenNovember 22, 2013You never have enough to see it all. Come on a Friday and do the Behind-the-scenes tour of the restoration hanger. Get on the list early.
Nithin NirmalJune 3, 2013Amazing place to visit. Get there early for the presidential tour. You can easily spend a whole day at this museum.
Justin DahanJanuary 12, 2014Be sure to sign up for the presidential and research & development hangar....it requires a bus ride and is well worth your time! Plus it's free!- Phillip BoyleJuly 29, 2016Love coming here! So much aviation history and it's amazing to see how big some of these aircraft really are.
Don't forget to go all the way to the back of the 4th hangar. The plane President Kennedy used as Air Force One is back there.
HISTORYAugust 26, 2010The NMUSAF is the world’s largest & oldest military aviation museum, opening in its first location in 1954. The museum's collection contains many rare aircrafts of historical or technological importan
Make sure to check out some of the most famous planes in history including JFK's Dallas Air Force One, SAM 26000, and Bockscar, the plane that dropped the Nagasaki atomic bomb.
National Museum of the US Air ForceApril 8, 2016Mark your calendars for a visit this summer! Our new fourth building opens to the public on June 8, 2016. More info:
Samir NazirJune 21, 2017budget a few hours to see all the planes - the shuttle landing simulator is great fun for kids and adults!
Chuck MarcumFebruary 23, 2014Plan on coming back frequently and often to see everything this amazing place of American heritage has to offer!
Jess FSeptember 28, 2013Always changing and improving exhibits. Great to walk around and learn a lot of history in a few hours!
Suprasanna MishraMarch 30, 2014Amazing facility with every plane imaginable. Take the museum start to finish and you'll be amazed at tech over time.- James ShusterApril 21, 2017Everything, it's free admission. Plan on being here awhile this place is huge!
Amber HalcombAugust 18, 2017We could have spent two days here. So much to learn but wear walking shoes. Loved it.
Bill BarteltAugust 5, 2018This is a big museum so don’t expect to see everything in one visit. Focus instead on two or three time periods.
The best museum to take friends who are from out of town. The new Space Shuttle exhibit will be open soon!
Anastacia CaldwellMay 5, 2014Get there early and wear comfortable walking shoes, lots of great exhibits interesting for all ages!
Nick IsingFebruary 9, 2014Definitely an all-day (if not more!) experience. I'll be back when we have allowed more time.
Morgan PerrymanOctober 19, 2015Schedule a behind the scenes tour, wear your walking shoes and make time to see the Presidential Hangar.
Dean CroushoreJuly 15, 2017Wonderful collection of planes, especially the fighter jets through history.
Anthony TrombleyOctober 15, 2014Huge museum, and plenty of history, not only of the Air Force, but of flight in general.
Ken MistNovember 16, 2011Early morning, get in as soon as the doors open rush right to the back. You'll be able to grab pictures of the big aircraft without the crowds.
Tiffany HolohanAugust 2, 2012Very neat museum! It is free! Has a nice gift shop and the cafe prices are very reasonable.
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National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz St (at Wright Patterson Air Force Base)
Dayton, OH 45433
United States
Dayton, OH 45433
United States
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world's largest military aviation museum. FREE admission and parking!
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(937) 255-3286
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