Children's Museums

Norton Air Force Base Museum

Name: Norton Air Force Base Museum
Address: 1601 E 3rd St, San Bernardino, CA 92408, San Bernardino, CA, US
Telephone: (909) 382-7307
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (91 reviews)

📍 1601 E 3rd St, San Bernardino, CA 92408

📞 (909) 382-7307

🌐 www.nafbmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10 AM–2 PM
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10 AM–2 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Norton Air Force Base Museum

Air Force photos, uniforms & memorabilia. Small military museum with tours & a collection of Air Force photos, uniforms & memorabilia. The museum features an actual section of the Berlin Wall on display outside the building. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91 visitors.

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
Best For: All ages, military history enthusiasts, veterans

💡 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
⭐The museum features a C-141 Starlifter aircraft and B-2 Stealth Bomber in its static aircraft displays
⭐The museum operates with dedicated volunteer docents and staff, with volunteers mentioned frequently in visitor reviews as knowledgeable guides

💬 What Visitors Say

💡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
🕐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
💡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
💬Admission and parking are completely free, making this an excellent low-cost educational outing; no need to budget for entrance fees
💡Bring veterans or former Norton AFB assigned personnel (1971-1977 era staff especially) as they'll have meaningful conversations with docents about shared experiences and can relive memories connected to actual historic pieces and memorabilia on display