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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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Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in Dayton
Type: Military Museums, Speciality Museums, Museums
Activities: Picnicking, Shopping
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Fenton, Illinois
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133 reviews 133 reviews
35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is one museum that if you have any interest in airplanes and the history of flight you should visit. It has so many historical planes and WW I and WW II airplanes. I spent three hours here and could have spent more but that gave me a good overview. I was especially interested in the B-24 and the B-17... More

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Buford, Georgia
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Spent the day at the museum and enjoyed it very much. I see why this is the number one attraction in Dayton. Make sure you take the free tour it last over 2 hours and you learn things not posted on the displays. It is free, how do they do that? It has the largest display of Air Force flying... More

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See 6 more reviews by Kmark1960 for Dayton
Michigan
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is one of the most incredible museums, it is a U.S. Govt. Museum which means admission is free. It is loaded with almost every aircraft past and present that has been used my the Air Force. This is a destination museum and a must see even if you are not a plane Geek, would make a perfect low cost... More

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Springfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My husband and son loved see the war planes....they loved everything they saw....it was very interesting

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Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A great experience seeing the US Air Force accomplishments over the years. Every plane the have ever had is on display along with numerous exhibits. A not to be missed free experience.

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Barberton, OH
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I love going to this museum - it is well maintained and free (But if you enjoyed it please donate a little bit. This is quite a treasure on Wright-Patterson AFB. Unfortunately the Presidential and Experimental hangars were closed due to the Sequestration (leave it to politicians to mess things up). If you love airplanes, especially military, you will love... More

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See 4 more reviews by MagicmanOH for Dayton
Woodbury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

would like to visit again and would recommend it to anyone that is traveling in the area. Very kid friendly.

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Dayton, Oh
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The Air Force Museum is free (the movie theater in the museum does charge) and there are 4 huge hangers to walk thru with planes, jets, and all sorts of aircraft hanging from the ceilings and on floor displays. You will see people of all ages oooing and awwwing as they walk thru the museum. It is a must-see in... More

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Vermont, U.S.A.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

There is everything to like, and nothing to dislike! Hundreds of planes to study - up close and personal! We were fortunate enough to see the Presidential and Experimental/Research planes in the hangers at the active area of Wright-Patterson - TWICE during our visit- before they closed these areas to the public. Some very special (emotional-wise - like the Hanoi... More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I was like a kid in the proverbial candy store...to see with your own eyes a P-35 a Hustler or a B-36 ...well worth the trip all the way from Canada. A MUST for any aviation buff.

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