Children's Museums

Hill Aerospace Museum

Name: Hill Aerospace Museum
Address: 7961 Cottonwood St Building 1955, Hill AFB, UT 84056, Hill AFB, UT, US
Telephone: (801) 825-5817
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (5538 reviews)

📍 7961 Cottonwood St Building 1955, Hill AFB, UT 84056

📞 (801) 825-5817

🌐 www.aerospaceutah.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9 AM–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Hill Aerospace Museum

Planes, missiles & Air Force history. Free attraction displaying planes, missiles & aerospace gear, plus exhibits on Air Force history. The museum features over 70 aircraft on display spanning from the Wright Flier and JN-4 Jenny to 5th generation fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-117 Stealth Fighter, representing nearly the entire history of military aviation. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,538 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aerospace Museum
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 70+ aircraft, F-117 Stealth Fighter, SR-71 Black Bird, A-10 VR flight experience
Admission: Free
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features over 70 aircraft on display spanning from the Wright Flier and JN-4 Jenny to 5th generation fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-117 Stealth Fighter, representing nearly the entire history of military aviation
⭐The museum conducts aircraft restoration work on-site within the museum itself, allowing visitors to observe the restoration process and see behind-the-scenes conservation efforts
⭐Visitors can enter and walk through a C-130 Hercules aircraft to view the cargo hold and climb into the cockpit, providing rare hands-on access to a full-sized military transport plane
⭐The museum offers an A-10 Virtual Reality Flight Experience for $15, providing an immersive flight simulation experience unavailable at most aviation museums
⭐Located directly adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, the museum provides visitors with opportunities to observe active military jet and helicopter operations in addition to static displays

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for full access. During summer, come Tuesdays or Thursdays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for free STEAM drop-in activities designed for kids.
💡Don't miss the walkthrough exhibits: enter the C-130 cargo hold and climb into the cockpit, and explore the C-130 interior to see how pilots operated the aircraft. These hands-on experiences are unique to this museum.
💬Plan for 2-3 hours minimum to see the three main hangars (antique/old aircraft, Vietnam-era, and modern aircraft) plus outdoor air park. The museum has extensive collections across multiple buildings, so budget adequate time.
💬Free admission and parking make this an exceptional value. Volunteers throughout the museum are highly knowledgeable and eager to answer questions, providing a guided experience at no extra cost.
💡Bring kids during STEAM Summer Passport programs (June 9 - August 13, 2026) or attend special events like Open Aircraft Day (September 21) and Fly-By Fridays in June for enhanced interactive learning and live aircraft demonstrations.