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Tennessee Museum of Aviation
📍 135 Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN 37862🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Tennessee Museum of Aviation
Historic aircraft exhibits & displays. Historic aircraft collection, live demonstrations & aviation artifacts featured in hangar & gallery. Located directly on Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport, allowing for occasional unscheduled flight demonstrations by airworthy warbirds in the collection. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 739 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation Museum
- Location
- 50,000 sq ft facility in Great Smoky Mountains
- Collection
- Airworthy Warbirds, military aircraft, engines, helicopters, jets
- Admission
- $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 kids (6-12), free under 6
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 10am-6pm (Mar-Nov), 10am-5pm (Dec-Feb)
💡 Did You Know?
- Located directly on Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport, allowing for occasional unscheduled flight demonstrations by airworthy warbirds in the collection
- Features an Airwolf replica exhibit, capitalizing on the iconic 1980s helicopter television series
- Hosts annual Skyraider Pilots Reunion, bringing together veterans and enthusiasts of the historic Douglas AD Skyraider aircraft
- Visitors can sit in the cockpit of a fighter jet, providing a rare interactive experience with combat aircraft
- Maintains a collection of airworthy warbirds, military vehicles, aircraft engines, trainers, fighters, helicopters, jets, and amphibious aircraft across hangar and gallery spaces
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive well before closing time - last admissions are sold 45 minutes before closing. Plan to arrive early in the day to have sufficient time exploring the exhibits and potentially catching unscheduled flight demonstrations that occasionally occur at the airport location.
- Don't miss the opportunity to interact with knowledgeable staff members who can provide detailed information about specific aircraft and aviation history. They may offer special experiences like allowing visitors to sit in fighter jet cockpits, enhancing the educational value of your visit.
- Plan for longer visits if your children are older - younger children may lose interest quickly due to the reading-heavy displays and static exhibits. Consider revisiting when kids are older for a more meaningful educational experience.
- Take photos of the informational displays for later review, especially if visiting with younger children who may not have the attention span to read everything on-site. This helps maximize the educational takeaway from your visit.
- Enjoy reasonable pricing for both admission ($18 general, with discounts for seniors and military) and gift shop souvenirs compared to other Pigeon Forge attractions, making this a budget-friendly educational option in the area.
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