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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

1100 Spaatz St, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH 45433
937 255 3286
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The goblin- an experimental plane
Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in Dayton
5.0 of 5 stars 280 Reviews
Type: Military Museums, Specialty Museums, Museums
Activities: Picnicking, Shopping
The epitome of cold war detente, the SR-71 Blackbird Lotta really strange planes. The B-29 that ended World War 2 Aviation of the future
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Columbus, OH
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“continue to be in awe”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I visited the museum a few years back. While driving through the area again, we stopped in. I continue to be in awe of what they have on display. And, its FREE!! Its a great chance for kids to really see what airplanes and rockets look like up close, and its great for adults to see history up close. I... More

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Chicago Suburbs
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Awesome for aviation fans”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This place is awesome. Sugeest you get there at open. Sign up for the R&D and presidental plane tour right away. Limited seating on bus...this is a can't miss tour. Rest of the museum is so big it took 5 hours to walk through and look.... not even reading any of the displays. This place is free to the public.... More

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LITTLE CURRENT, ONTARIO, CANADA
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“THE LARGEST AIR MUSEUMS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

EXCELLENT! Excellent describes this U.S. Air Force Museum! Once can spend an entire week and not see all the displays! If you decide to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, arrive first thing in the morning and bring a lunch - well you do not have to bring a lunch as the food in the cafeteria is... More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Enjoyed the tour of this Museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Had a wonderful day at the Museum. Free about sums it up for a well spend day. More

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Chicagoland, USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very cool museum.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Must go if you are in Dayton. The history explained in the museum and the display of different airplanes across history is very cool. More

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dayton oh
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“It's BIG, It's FREE, and will take a full day to see everything”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

If you are into military or aviation history this is a must stop for you. There is something for everyone. IMAX theater is a plus. More

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Chatham, New Jersey, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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“Full Day at the Museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

This is a fantastic museum that the staff obviously put a lot of work into up keep. While I was there, it was a constant stream of school buses depositing groups of students and the tour staff kept the cycle going. I listened in on a few of their talks and they keep things interesting to young folks and keep... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Always a great time, and a freebie!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Whether you are planning a family trip, looking for an inexpensive school field trip, or just trying to kill time, the Museum of the USAF is great! Never mind the ghost stories (most things occur after closing time, according to former security guards), visiting during the day is a treat with many galleries and interactive exhibits. Also home to an... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“One of the countries best museums and it's free!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Gives you the full picture of avaition history and is well laid out. Everyone who I've ever taken to visit this place absolutely loves it! Because it's free I go again and again. Both kids and adults enjoy to the fullest More

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Dayton, OH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best Aircraft Museum in the Country (Free too)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The AF Museum in Dayton is amazing. We have visited it 15 or 20 times. It appeals to the casual visitor as well as the history buff. It covers flight from DaVinci to the modern stealth aircraft. The Air Force 1 collection is terrific. They also have a umber of unique airrcaft such as the XB-70. More

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