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National Museum of the US Air Force

Name: National Museum of the US Air Force
Address: 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433, Dayton, OH, US
Telephone: (937) 255-3286
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (28949 reviews)

📍 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433

📞 (937) 255-3286

🌐 www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

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🕐 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	9 AM–5 PM

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About National Museum of the US Air Force

Interactive military flight museum. Aviation museum with flight simulator, a 3D theater, war-themed exhibits & an on-site cafe. Houses the B-17 'Memphis Belle', one of only a few B-17 crews that completed a full 25 missions and returned safely during WWII. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 28,949 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aviation History Museum
Best For: All ages, aviation enthusiasts
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Highlights: Hundreds of aircraft, B-17 Memphis Belle, flight simulators, walkthrough planes

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses the B-17 'Memphis Belle', one of only a few B-17 crews that completed a full 25 missions and returned safely during WWII
⭐Completely free admission with free parking, despite housing hundreds of aircraft and spanning 4 buildings across a massive collection
⭐Features Presidential aircraft exhibits including Air Force One, organized by time periods, wars, space, and NASA themes across multiple buildings
🏛️Displays the Wright Brothers' first airplane alongside modern military aircraft from WWI through present day, rockets, drones, and spacecraft
⭐Offers reasonably-priced flight simulators and allows visitors to walk through multiple historic aircraft, with volunteer-led educational talks throughout

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for 4-6+ hours to fully explore all 4 buildings. Visitors consistently report spending most of a day here and wishing they had more time, so allocate accordingly and don't rush through exhibits.
💡Engage with volunteer staff who are exceptionally knowledgeable and proactive—they frequently approach visitors to share stories and hands-on experiences (like handling A-10 Warthog ammunition shells), significantly enhancing your visit.
💡Bring a carrier or stroller for small children due to the significant walking required across 4 buildings. Scooters are available to rent for those who need mobility assistance.
💡Take advantage of the reasonably-priced flight simulators and interactive exhibits, which visitors highlight as particularly engaging. Allocate time and budget for these hands-on experiences.
💬This museum is completely free with free parking and free admission—making it one of the best value educational attractions. It's worth visiting multiple times to fully absorb the breadth of aviation history displayed.