Children's Museums
The Aviation History & Technology Center
📍 555 Perrin Rd, Marietta, GA 30060🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About The Aviation History & Technology Center
Open-air aviation history museum. Seasonal, outdoor museum displaying historical military & civilian aircraft, with group tours. Visitors can access the cockpit of the C-141B cargo plane, a rare hands-on experience that allows guests to sit in the pilot's seat of a restored military transport aircraft. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation History & Technology Center
- Best For
- Families, history buffs, aviation enthusiasts
- Highlights
- C-141B cargo plane tours with cockpit access, AC-130 gunship display, wartime aircraft collection
- Admission
- Nominal fee (approximately $12 adults)
- Visit Duration
- 1-2 hours
💡 Did You Know?
- Visitors can access the cockpit of the C-141B cargo plane, a rare hands-on experience that allows guests to sit in the pilot's seat of a restored military transport aircraft
- The museum's restoration efforts include a 10+ year process to restore individual aircraft, demonstrating a significant long-term commitment to aircraft preservation
- The museum is staffed primarily by knowledgeable veterans and volunteers who provide guided tours with personal military aviation experience and storytelling
- The collection includes an AC-130 gunship as a primary exhibit, representing a specialized and historically significant military aircraft rarely displayed in small regional museums
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book a guided tour with a knowledgeable volunteer or veteran staff member for the best experience—they provide engaging storytelling and enhanced context about the aircraft restoration efforts and historical significance that self-guided tours cannot match.
- Plan to spend 1-2 hours total, but arrive early or visit on weekday mornings when tour groups are smaller—this allows you to be the only group on a guided tour, giving you personalized attention from staff like other visitors experienced.
- The C-141B cargo plane is the main attraction where you can enter the cockpit; prioritize this first as it's the most popular exhibit and offers the most interactive experience compared to viewing other aircraft from the outside.
- The compact layout with minimal walking makes this ideal for visitors with mobility limitations—you can fully experience the museum without extensive physical exertion, unlike larger aviation museums.
- Consider making a voluntary donation beyond the $12 admission fee to support ongoing aircraft restoration—staff emphasize the 10+ year restoration process, and your contribution directly enables this important preservation work.
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