National Museum of the United States Air Force™

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The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24

Access to the Presidential Gallery will be limited from May 15 to June 5

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Presidential private suite, looking towards the State Room of Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Presidential staff area of Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Communications station of Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Pilot's station of Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Flight deck view of Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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SAM 26000

DAYTON, Ohio -- Forward aircraft entrance to Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This photo is part of the free ACI Cockpit360º app, which features high-definition panoramic photos of more than 20 cockpits from many well-known aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Jansma, Aerocapture Images)

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Learjet C-21A

DAYTON, Ohio -- Learjet C-21A interior at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Popp)

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Learjet C-21A Cockpit

DAYTON, Ohio -- Learjet C-21A cockpit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Popp)

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Close Air Support in SEA

An F-4C from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing delivers close air support to armored vehicles in South Vietnam during April 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Close Air Support in SEA

An F-100 finishes its attack on an enemy target. Depending on the type of target, F-100s could deliver a deadly mixture of conventional bombs, cluster bombs, rockets and napalm. They could also strafe enemy forces with their four devastating 20mm cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Close Air Support in SEA

This F-100 pilot from the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron targeted communist forces in South Vietnam with napalm in March 1966. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Close Air Support in SEA

Nicknamed the “Hun,” the F-100 Super Sabre was possibly the best-known USAF close air support aircraft in the Southeast Asia War. Here, a forward air controller in an OV-10 directs these two F-100s in accurately delivering firepower in support of the ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Close Air Support in SEA

The pilot of this F-100 pulls up sharply after releasing a napalm bomb on Viet Cong concealed in the tree line in the Mekong Delta. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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General Dynamics F-111A

F-111A with a full load of 16 800-pound cluster bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Northrop F-89J

Northrop F-89J-35-NO (S/N 52-1850) at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, on June 6, 1963. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Republic F-84F

F-84Fs of the Federalized Air National Guard in Newfoundland, November 1961, prior to flying the Atlantic to Europe in response to the Berlin Crisis. Because of the long over-water distance to the next airfield in the Azores, the planes were towed to the end of the runway prior to takeoff to conserve fuel. During this Operation Stair Step deployment of more than 200 fighter aircraft (the largest overseas movement of a fighter force since World War II), not a single plane was lost. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Republic F-84F

Arrival of an F-84F of the New Jersey Air National Guard at Chaumont Air Base, France, as part of Operation Stair Step. More than 100,000 ANG and Air Force Reserve personnel, with planes and equipment, were deployed to Europe because of the Berlin crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Convair F-106A Cockpit

Right side console of the Convair F-106A. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Convair F-106A

Formation of F-106As. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Refueling in Southeast Asia

Refueling an F-4 Phantom over rugged Southeast Asian terrain, as seen from the KC-135 boom operator’s point of view, 1967. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.