Children's Museums
Legacy Flight Museum
📍 400 Airport Rd, Rexburg, ID 83440🌐 www.rexburg.org/o/legacyflight
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Legacy Flight Museum
Airplane hangar with historic models. Large aviation hangar showcasing a collection of old-school military & civilian aircraft. Nearly every aircraft in the museum's collection remains airworthy and operational, allowing visitors to witness historic military planes in flight, particularly on Saturdays. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 331 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation History Museum
- Best For
- All ages - families, history buffs, aviation enthusiasts
- Highlights
- Operational WWII aircraft, cutaway engine displays, MASH helicopter you can sit in, extensive war memorabilia
- Special Feature
- Most aircraft are still in flying condition; some fly on Saturdays
- Experience
- Interactive - climb in vehicles, sit in helicopter, see working engine demonstrations
💡 Did You Know?
- Nearly every aircraft in the museum's collection remains airworthy and operational, allowing visitors to witness historic military planes in flight, particularly on Saturdays
- The museum features cutaway radial aircraft engines with electric motors attached for demonstration of internal mechanical operation, providing rare interactive educational displays of aviation engineering
- The museum includes a MASH Bell 47 helicopter that visitors can physically sit in and operate, complete with rotor blade controls and helicopter stretchers for hands-on historical experience
- The collection includes a North American P-51 Mustang, one of the most iconic and highly sought-after World War II fighter aircraft, which is mentioned frequently in visitor reviews as a primary attraction
- The museum operates primarily with knowledgeable volunteers who are known for their enthusiasm and willingness to share detailed stories and aviation history knowledge with visitors of all ages
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Saturday to see operational aircraft in flight — many planes at the museum are still airworthy and fly on weekends, making it a unique experience you won't get on other days
- Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring; while the building is compact, it's densely packed with planes, cutaway engine demonstrations, military vehicles, and memorabilia. Don't rush through the interactive exhibits like sitting in the MASH helicopter or climbing into the jeeps
- Engage directly with the volunteer staff — they are exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic about military aviation history, and will share detailed stories and answer questions if you ask. This significantly enhances the educational experience
- Don't miss the cutaway radial engines with electric motor demonstrations — these are rare exhibits that show internal engine mechanics in motion, and visitors consistently highlight them as a standout feature
- Mark your calendar for the Father's Day weekend air show event for an enhanced experience featuring flying demonstrations of the historic aircraft
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