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Arkansas Air and Military Museum: A Living History of Flight

Explore Arkansas' aviation and military heritage at this unique museum with a collection of flyable vintage aircraft and historical artifacts.

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The Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville showcases the state's rich aviation and military history. Housed in a historic wooden hangar, the museum features vintage aircraft, military vehicles, and fascinating artifacts, many of which are still operational. It's the largest aviation museum in Arkansas.

A brief summary to Arkansas Air and Military Museum

  • Tuesday 11 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 11 am-4 pm
  • Friday 11 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 11 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on hours, weather-related closures, and special events.
  • Consider a private tour for extra insights and stories about the aircraft and exhibits.
  • Active military, veterans, and seniors receive discounted admission.
  • SNAP, EBT, and WIC cardholders can receive a discounted admission rate.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From downtown Fayetteville, start at the Fayetteville Square and board Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) bus route 2. Ride for approximately 15 minutes to the 'S School Ave & E 15th St' stop. Walk south on S School Ave for about 10 minutes; the museum is on your left at 4290 S School Ave. A single ORT bus fare is $1.25.

  • Walking

    From the Fayetteville Public Library, head south on Mountain Street, which becomes S School Ave. Continue south for about 1.5 miles. The museum will be on your left at 4290 S School Ave.

  • Driving

    The Arkansas Air and Military Museum is located at 4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701. From I-49, take exit 62 for AR-45 toward Fayetteville/Greenland. Turn east onto AR-45/E Wedington Dr. Turn right onto S School Ave. The museum will be on your right. Parking is free. Limited handicap parking spots are available.

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Step back in time at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, where aviation history comes to life. Located at Drake Field in Fayetteville, this museum is housed in one of the few remaining all-wood hangars from the 1940s, a structure listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1943 as a training base for WWII pilots, the hangar itself is a piece of history. The museum boasts a diverse collection of aircraft from the Golden Age of aviation to the jet age, including racing planes from the 1920s and 30s. Many of these aircraft are not just static displays; they still fly ! Explore military aircraft from World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Highlights include a C-130 Hercules, a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and a Bell AH-1S Cobra. Beyond aircraft, the museum features military vehicles, aviation engines, uniforms, and other artifacts. Exhibits emphasize Arkansas' contributions to aviation and military history, with many items associated with Arkansans who served. Don't miss the biographical exhibits on notable Arkansan aviators. The museum also hosts rotating exhibits and temporary aircraft displays, ensuring a fresh experience with each visit.

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