NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE™

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The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501 (c)(3) private, non-profit corporation. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of

its components and has no governmental status.

Support our Mission! Donate to the Expanding the Legacy campaign, join the Friends of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, or purchase a Legacy Data Plate to honor your service or that of a loved one. Including the Air Force Museum Foundation in your estate planning is another great option for leaving a meaningful legacy of your association with the U.S. Air Force. Contact the Air Force Museum Foundation for more information:

The World’s Largest Military

Aviation Museum is Getting

Bigger!

Open 9am – 5pm daily

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil937-255-3286

FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKINGFREE WiFi

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North taking I-75 South:Take Exit 61A to I-70EExit 44A to I-675SOn I-675S take Exit 15Follow signs to Museum.

East taking I-70 West:Take Exit 44A to I-675SOn I-675S take Exit 15Follow signs to Museum.

HoursOpen seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day

AdmissionFREE admission and FREE parking

FREE WiFi

South taking I-75 North:Take Exit 43 to I-675NOn I-675N take Exit 15Follow signs to Museum.

West taking I-70 East:Take Exit 44A to I-675SOn I-675S take Exit 15Follow signs to Museum.

1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton, OH 45433

937-255-3286

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

# 16766

Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 1903Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-1903

www.afmuseum.com/donations

937-258-1225

The $35.4 million fourth building expansion, privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, will permit the relocation of popular presidential and research & development aircraft to the Museum’s main campus, along with a Global Reach Gallery and an expanded Space Gallery.

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Wright 1909 Military Flyer (Early Years Gallery) – Dayton residents Wilbur and Orville Wright developed this aircraft, which became the first military heavier-than-air flying machine.

B-29 Bockscar (World War II Gallery) – This B-29 dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, ending World War II.

B-52D (Southeast Asia War Gallery) – The B-52, first used during the Cold War, remains an important part of the U.S. Air Force bomber force today.

Space Shuttle Exhibit (Cold War Gallery) – Visitors can walk through a full-size representation of a space shuttle payload bay and look into the flight deck and mid-deck of NASA’s first Crew Compartment Trainer.

Experience More Than 100 Years of Aviation HistoryAwe-inspiring aircraft. Visually striking exhibits. Educational activities for all ages. It’s all part of the visitor experience at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The Museum features more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles amid 17 acres of indoor exhibit space, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism. Thousands of historical items bring military aviation history to life and connect the Wright brothers’ legacy with today’s stealth and precision technology.

Museum AttractionsThe Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. operates the Air Force Museum Store, Air Force Museum Theatre, Flight Simulators, and cafés. All proceeds from these operations are used to assist in the development and expansion of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Museum Store Find the perfect souvenir of your Museum visit. Browse the world’s largest military aviation book store. Buy apparel, aircraft models, jewelry, or just about any aviation-themed item. Shop online at store.airforcemuseum.com. 937-256-6245

Air Force Museum Theatre Cap your visit to the Museum with an unforgettable experience in the Air Force Museum Theatre. The state-of-the-art digital 2D/3D projection system brings aviation to life on the largest digital screen in southwest Ohio. 937-253-4629

Flight Simulators Fly the Interactive 360˚ Flight Simulators. Test your skills at air-to-air combat—9 different aircraft to choose from! If flying upside down is not your speed, try the Simulator Ride with 4D effects. Various aviation ride experiences to choose from. 937-253-4629

Valkyrie Café and Refueling Café Looking for a hot meal or a cold drink during your visit? Check out the Valkyrie Café located on the second floor, accessible by either the lobby staircase or the elevator or stairs near the Carney Auditorium. The Refueling Café, located in the third hangar, offers quick snacks, drinks, and one of the best views in the Museum. 937-255-2735

* These galleries available by shuttle bus or DOD card holders.