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Visitor tip
Take a guided tour with the knowledgeable docents and volunteers on-site—they provide informative, personalized experiences and can connect you with shared military history if you're a veteran or former Norton AFB personnel
Best time
Plan your visit for Thursday or Saturday between 10 AM-2 PM when the museum is open; arrive early in this window to maximize your time with staff and avoid any potential afternoon crowds
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Berlin Wall section located outside the museum—it's an unexpected historic piece that provides excellent photo opportunities and adds unique context to Cold War history
About Norton Air Force Base Museum
Air Force photos, uniforms & memorabilia. Small military museum with tours & a collection of Air Force photos, uniforms & memorabilia.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Military History Museum
- Location
- San Bernardino, California (Norton Regional Event Center)
- Focus
- Norton Air Force Base history (1942-1994), aircraft displays, military personnel stories
- Highlights
- C-141 Starlifter, B2 Stealth Bomber exhibits, commemorative benches, visitor shout-out platform
What visitors say
My friend Jim invited me to join him to visit the Norton Air Force Museum in San Bernardino today, when we arrived we were greeted by Docent Bill who was very knowledgeable about the history of the Museum, he had us sign in and gave us…
Norton Airforce Base Museum in San Bernardino California is a terrific place to learn about the history,events,people and the important contribution that Norton Airforce Base was involved with and responsible for in serving The United…
Interesting museum with lots of cool memorabilia. Very knowledgeable staff onsite. Definitely worth checking out.
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Did You Know?
- The museum features an actual section of the Berlin Wall on display outside the building
- The museum is housed in the Norton Regional Event Center, which was formerly the NCO (Non-Commissioned Officers) Club
- Admission and parking are completely free
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