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Location
Parking
free parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, scooters available for rent, handicap/disabled accommodations throughout, multiple buildings with accessible layouts
Visitor tip
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.
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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation History Museum
- Admission
- Free
- Parking
- Free
- Highlights
- Hundreds of aircraft, B-17 Memphis Belle, flight simulators, walkthrough planes
What visitors say
If you are a fan of airplanes, the US Air Space or just want to spend your afternoon looking at the amazing creations human kind than the National Museum of the Air Force is for you. The had first plane that ever flew from the Wright…
This is a true hidden gem in Dayton! My family and I had a blast visiting this museum. Of course, we can’t believe the museum is free (with parking free as well) because of how awesome it is! We enjoyed all the exhibits, even though we…
Fantastic Museum! Amazing little gem I never knew about. We are from out of state, but well worth the drive. No fee to get in. Hundreds of planes and so much history. Divided by time frames, wars, space & Nasa and Presidential area…
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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
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