Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston: Hours, Address, Lone Star Flight Museum Reviews: 5/5
Lone Star Flight Museum
Lone Star Flight Museum
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Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The only museum in Houston where the exhibits FLY! Aviation inspires achievement and endless possibilities! Fun for all ages that's #PlaneAwesome!
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2-3 hours
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Mike597533
72 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
While some museums are static examples of aircraft, the coolest part about this museum is most of the planes either do fly or are capable of flying. If you always wanted to fly in a bi-plane...you can sign up for a ride in the one you’re looking at. I’ve gone for several rides in old warbirds throughout the country as a member of the CAF and this place offers similar amazing experiences. You are literally able to view and fly history. The location is great too since NASA has its training aircraft housed nearby. I would recommend this museum for all ages. We’ve seen kids loving life walking around the planes, senior citizens reminiscing, folks bringing their parents in to have them show which planes they helped build during WWII, and people like myself who just love the history and beauty of the exhibits. If you’re from out of town or a local, stop by...it’s a great experience!
Written March 15, 2020
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ADXBS
Paris, France884 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Had last visited the Lone Star Flight Museum when it was still based in Galveston and it has fairly recently moved to Ellington to be more protected from hurricane damage. Their collection of flying warbirds is impressive and should not be missed if you are anywhere around Houston. The new premises are well laid out and you can still be up and close to these beautifully maintained aircraft. Noticed that the museum does a lot of STEM work with the local schools which keeps the love of aviation alive!
Written March 7, 2020
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tleeEvans
Houston, TX806 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
Went on a Sunday right after opening after the coved 19 shut down. Everyone in a mask and limited number of people allowed in. The exhibits are very good lots of information on planes the pilots and factories in Texas that helped build and train for the wars. The hands on exhibits were not open but they looked very interesting. Flight simulators and more. Lots to take in and read can spend hours in there Very well laid out museum
Written May 24, 2020
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ianmantel
Hastings307 contributions
Nov 2019
A well presented museum offering a great insight in the origins of the ariport and flight in the USA. Wonderful to see so many different warbirds flying and offering rides. Get close up and personal to a B-17, B-25 or a ME262. The only disappointment was the lack of a cafe, just a vending machine. We would have gladly spent some dollars on a lunch.
Written April 28, 2020
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mariovK5544HD
Houston, TX60 contributions
Aug 2019
We visited this museum after it was moved from Galveston to Ellington Field and we can tell you the museum managers did an awesome job. So much history combined with wonderful exhibitions and nice souvenirs store makes a unforgettable visit.
please make sure to try the simulators, you will love the experience!!
please make sure to try the simulators, you will love the experience!!
Written January 19, 2020
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Travelagt2021
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Aug 2021 • Family
What a spectacular discovery! Having no idea what to expect, we were just astonished at this bright, beautiful place - fantastic and planes displayed perfectly - great informative displays and even flight simulators for the whole family. The volunteers were very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed sharing stories and history with guests.
I can’t say enough how terrific this is!
I can’t say enough how terrific this is!
Written August 1, 2021
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wineman1981
Livermore, CA109 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Unbelievable museum, Ret. General Owens and his staff have done an exceptional job at this museum. We only had 1 hour to visit, but will be back. Displays/on hand exhibits, aircraft, etc were outstanding. Highly recommend this museum. Make sure you make time to visit. As a retired enlisted man,(30yrs) I salute Ret LtG Owens, this retired General must have been one hell of an officer. it shows at the dedication and effort put into this museum.
Written March 1, 2022
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Bobbie H
9 contributions
Sep 2020
Not a huge museum exhibit, but if you are interested in WWII planes, this is a good place to visit. It was brand new when we went and did not know what to expect. It was very interesting and we spent quite awhile there checking out the planes. I am sure that there is more to see now as they were beginning renovations at the time. Coming from a military family and being a military for many years it is always interesting to learn more history. Worth the visit. Dads your sons would like this!
Written August 11, 2021
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johnyboy
Dallas, TX30 contributions
Jul 2020
This place is really good but if you have kids like myself wait to visit. They have a lot of hands on things for children that my 11year old so wanted to touch and play with but due to Covid you can’t. It was reduced for ‘summer special’ but still over priced.
Written July 7, 2020
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ransom007
Anaheim, CA1,206 contributions
Feb 2020
The museum has free parking. When I visited, admission was paid in the gift shop. There are several aircraft on exhibit. There is a good history of aviation in general and Texas aviation in particular. There is also a "hall of fame" of Texas aviators which has some recognizable and surprising members. There are conference rooms within the facility for special events.
Written February 16, 2020
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How many hours would you recommend for a family traveling to the US from abroad with only full 2 days to spend in Houston?
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Momma080914
Manitoba, Canada160 contributions
2 hours
31SueA
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Can anyone advise which days of the week the museum runs their joy flights? We have tried contacting them directly but not had a response. Thank you.
jpa531
Tempe, AZ51 contributions
I know that “ ride with pilot is available sometimes, not sure if it is in a published schedule, or just when someone is there, I know this doesn’t help, sorry
I was wondering do you have sessions at your flight learning academy for museum visitors during the summer holidays or is the flight learning only available to groups?
Gary W
League City, TX407 contributions
I am a volunteer docent at the museum. Our Aviation Learning Center (ALC) is currently one of only two in the USA. It operates weekdays for scheduled groups of students from 5th through 12th grades. On weekends, the simulator portion of the ALC is available to the public at specified hours as our Pilot Experience at an additional charge to the museum admission and with minimum age requirements. The full ALC experience takes about 3 hours for students to complete. Separate from the ALC is the museum's Flight Academy (FA) which is part of the general admission charge. The FA contains a number of hands on, interactive exhibits demonstrating the principles of flight and also includes 2 hang glider simulators. The simulators are great fun for all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Star Flight Museum
- Lone Star Flight Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Lone Star Flight Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $45.00, while a popular guided tour starts around $39.95 per person. See all 3 Lone Star Flight Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Lone Star Flight Museum can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 3 Lone Star Flight Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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