Recreation area

National Museum of the USAF

Wright Patterson AFB · Ohio — managed by US Air Force

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located near Dayton, Ohio, is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. The museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright brothers to the Space Age. Exhibits include more than 400 aerospace vehicles, plus family-oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. More than 1 million visitors from around the world come to Ohio each year to tour this unique free attraction. Admission to the museum and parking are FREE. There is a charge for the IMAX Theatre. Visit www.afmuseum.com or call (937) 253-IMAX for show times and prices.

Getting there

The entrance to the National Museum of the United States Air Force is on Springfield Pike at historic Wright Field (Gate 28B), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, six miles northeast of Dayton, Ohio. The museum's mailing address is 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. The nearest airport is Dayton International Airport.

Contact
(937) 255-3286

Activities

  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • VISITOR CENTER

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