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Location
Parking
large free parking lot that accommodates RVs and trailers
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the unique interactive experience by arriving early to walk up close to the aircraft and touch them - this hands-on access is uncommon at most air museums and highly engaging for kids
About South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Aircraft & missiles on display. Free museum featuring indoor & outdoor displays of aircraft, artifacts & a missile silo.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Air and Space Museum
- Location
- Ellsworth Air Force Base area
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- Military aircraft displays, interactive plane viewing
What visitors say
The South Dakota Air and Space Museum outside of Ellsworth Air Force Base has a number of great aircraft on display outside and interior displays focusing on equipment, base history, military history, and space and satellites. There is…
Amazing museum of military aircraft. You can walk up and get a close look and even touch the planes. This is a wonderful place to for a family on a budget traveling cross country with energetic kids. It is free -- your tax dollars at…
This is an excellent free outdoor display that every aviation enthusiast passing through should plan at least 1-2 hours to visit. Some of the aircraft have seen better days and I wish they were a little better maintained, but again,…
From 2,219 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum offers free admission and features both outdoor aircraft displays and indoor exhibits covering military history, space, and satellites, making it an accessible educational resource for families traveling on a budget
- Visitors can walk up to and physically touch the military aircraft on display, providing hands-on interactive access to aerospace equipment rather than viewing behind barriers
- The museum's parking lot is specifically designed to accommodate RVs and trailers, making it accessible for cross-country travelers and families in recreational vehicles
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