Its been a little over a year since we visited last and were planning on going this year until covid hit but if you ever have a chance to go I would highly recommend it. Especially if you are a military aircraft enthusiast. The history of these planes and what theyve accomplished is amazing.

Lots to see. Staff and volunteers were helpful. Many of the walk through experiences were closed due to Covid but still very enjoyable.

I truly enjoyed my time here. There was so much to see. The museum is enormous. There are plenty of seats and lots of room to roam. It’s a pity that we weren’t allowed to board any of the airplanes because of COVID. A good time was had by all on this America History Adventure. You must bring a bottle of water with you because the water fountains are closed to the public. Admission is free so you can make this a two day event like we did. The staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. They enjoy answering all the many questions with a smile. The gift shop is a must see bonus at the end of your visit.

20 years later and this place is awesome. I remember as a child this place being huge and it still is. A lot more planes than I remember! The place is free to get in with no parking fee. Definitely come check out this place if you have a few hours to kill.

Excellent, clean, well designed, and maintained. The museum is very large so If you take your time and read everything you can be here all day, so best to get here early, but well worth it. People of all ages will love this from history buffs, to aviation lovers. Truly top notch. If I could give it more stars I would.

Truly incredible. We are a big aviation family as its my husbands passion and its spilling over to our kids. This place is unbelievable. You think you know what to expect going in after reading reviews and then you see it in person and its absolutely mind blowing. So. Much. To. See!!!!My husband says its better than the Smithsonian for an aviation buff.Highly recommend stopping here, give yourself plenty of time. We spent almost the entire day here and still didnt see everything.The people working / volunteering are all very friendly and helpful.Cannot believe it was free!!!!!

Its so amazing to see up close many of the planes and their history from the Wright brothers to the Presidential plane. So much history in aviation and how it started. There are 4 hanger that are very large.

Well first off all is free. Free parking and free admission. U do have to walk thru a metal detector and get asked if u have any knives guns or weapons First, If u do forever surrender them. All a great time . Take lots of pix. All the planes are fantastic. Lots of knowledge u could learn from this place.

Best aircraft museum I’ve ever seen. Gives the Udvar Hazy a run for its money but I believe this one takes the cake. It’s an immense museum that has a massive gallery. A ton of airplanes, but not a bad exhibit in this whole museum. Such a cool place and so many cool sights. There is a lot of walking involved with seeing it but in my opinion well worth it. I have a difficult time with walking a lot but they have benches everywhere and it’s well worth it to explore this whole museum and get all that you can out of it! It’s such an impressive museum for being free.

Great museum. Free parking and admission. Highly recommend. Exhibits are extraordinary. Friendly staff. Very informative!!

Always an awesome place to take the family. Walking around in the ac getting in your steps and seeing some awesome aircraft as well as learning the history behind them. I remember going as a kid myself and had fun, and now as a father of 3, having my kids excited about going and wanting to see the planes is great to see. Especially during this time, hard to find safe things to do with the family, but this place being open is a great thing to do with the kids.

My family enjoyed the museum. So much to see and enjoy for each of our children, regardless of age. The museum has an excellent way of going through the history of flight and the Air Force chronologically, with many artifacts to engage the mind and fuel conversations. The National Museum of the US Air Force is a must see.

This place is great. Both my kids love it, especially the simulators that they keep getting more and better ones of. Super friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Its also a very safe place too. They have MPs on site for any problems, and everyone is scanned through a metal detector on the way in. Their Space, and Presidential hangar is amazing. You can walk through the air force one that President Johnson was sworn in on after the assassination of Kennedy. They also have other air force ones, and older planes before they were called air force one that carried presidents. Super cool place, highly recommend.

This place is awesome. So much history to see. Did i mention its all free!!! Do not hesitate to come here. Even has oversized parking for trucks and trailers and campers.

Brilliant place, features some of the greatest aircraft of all time including the SR-71 Blackbird, JFKs and Roosevelts Air Force One, and many great and historic WW1 and WW2 aircraft as well as so many more. They also have a theatre with great shows/movies about the USAF, as well as a nice shop. I recommend checking out the aircraft parked outside as well, as you can get a real close up look at them, which includes an F-16 and a C-17 Boeing Globemaster. Also, during my visit I was lucky enough to see a 747 takeoff from the nearby AF base! The best part about the whole thing though, is that they charge ZERO admission!Go check out my YouTube channel Ice711, for a full review of the museum!

This is a must visit museum. The only one of its kind. Everything from the Wright Brothers to launching men to the moon. There is even some interactive vertual reality rides. And its free!!

Awesome place, but too big to see in one day. Glad that we planned two. Very good Covid-19 precautions.

I think this museum is more interesting than the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and its always free with ample parking. Ive been here easily 15 times and I havent seen everything yet. There are a decent amount of changing exhibits as well.

Amazing collection of Air Force relics, prototypes, and modern aircraft. Extremely organized and laid out by era. Be prepared to walk. Aircraft interiors are closed during COVID, but there are 360° tours available on their app.

If you are interested in aircraft or military history, this museum is a must! There is so much to see, its difficult to see it all in one day. The exhibits include a B-52, B-2 stealth bomber, A-10 Warthog and JFKs Air Force 1. They even have the Memphis Belle and a movie theater! This is a great weekend getaway destination.

Wonderful, educational, historical significance museum with an amazing curation of aircraft from the beginning of aviation. For all ages and accessiblities.

Incredible place, wonderful experience. Been here a few times before, but decided it was time to take the kids so they can appreciate what we were looking at here. Credit to the patriotism of the facility to put the appropriate measures in place for me and my family to enjoy this amazing facility of United States history.

One If the best collections of military aircraft in the world. Home schooling? Great place for a field trip. Masks are required and it is big enough that social distancing should not be a problem. Hey parents, parking and admission are free.

Love being around all the planes, and also so much history. Plus its free! With aircraft from ww1 to present day. Best museum ever.

Great place to visit with kids and family. So many things to see and learn the history of US aviation. Moreover, it is free admission and open all days. Must visit for anyone who is interested in airplanes.

Safe place and cleanHad no concerns about covid-19 here...Free admission

So interesting and a wonderful walk down memory lane. I was there with a Lt Col in air space command, aeronautics/astro engineer, and satellite engineer which really added amazing insights. I had a great time. It is a very comfortable and clean environment. We look forward to returning. So much to do and so little time.

Just an amazing place to visit...strategically displayed and it leaves you awe struck. I highly recommend you give yourself the whole day if not 2 to get through its 4 buildings. Bring your own water bottles since Covid restrictions have the cafes closed. But even with all the restrictions I would give it more stars if I could.

This is probably one of the coolest places I ever been to on top of the fact I didnt even know it existed!!! It has absolutely everything but its not a piece of Aviation but isnt here everything from presidential airplanes fighter jets the only bow Valkyrie on the planet!! And more unbelievable than any of that its absolutely free!!! I suggest if youre anywhere near Dayton Ohio not to pass this up!!!

The Air Force Museum is amazing its 5. However when the only exit takes you directly through a souvenir shop instead by it.Sadly it can ruin a perfectly great day for a family. Thats just wrong

One of the best museums anywhere. THE best museum if you like airplanes. Free, and you can spend as much time as you want there. You can walk through quickly and be out in a few hours or read everything and admire every plane and need a few days. Highly recommended if youre in the area and if you like airplanes or military history its definitely worth the trip to Dayton. World class.

This place has so many things going for it. Its one of the best aviation museums in the world. Its fantastic for kids of all ages. It covers so much history in so much depth that it *will* take you several visits to see everything. Admission is free, parking is free, and they are open nearly every day of the year. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.Tips: If youre pressed for time, keep in mind that the displays are organized more or less chronologically, so if youre into more modern-era stuff than you are WWI and WWII, just get a map and walk directly to those halls to the time period you want.Its rarely very crowded, but if you want plenty of space a really enjoyable time, the best time to go is at 9:00 am on Sunday mornings. The place is empty and quiet.If you need a stroller for a child, they have them but theyre on a first-come-first served basis, so bring one if you can. The museum is very very large, so if you have little ones that might get tired from walking you might keep that in mind.

Amazing displays! The layout of the hangars to flow from past to present was well done. I would love to come again when the Air Force One displays are open.

Had an amazing time here. This museum is huge, took us two days to see everything. The staff/volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. Also appreciated the accessibility, they offer free wheelchairs and scooters.

The military aviations Mecca. This is the largest military aviation museum in the world.Ive been there three times and I never managed to see everything in a single visit. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, some being former Air Force mechanics who serviced the very planes that are now on display. If you are sort of serious about photographing the planes, bring a tripod (for long exposures, the hangars are somewhat dark to protect the planes from UV) and a wide angle lens (in most cases you wont be able to find a vantage point far enough to capture an entire plane, unless you are using a wide angle lens). The museum is FREE. Leave food, drinks and knives in your car, as they are very strict with bag inspections.

This is one of the most fascinating museums I have ever been to. The collection of planes and air force history displays is far beyond my expectations. This is a place that can be appreciated by anyone, young and old, with any background. It is a large museum so you may want to plan a whole day or a few days to cover everything. Wear your walking shoes because it is a vast space, made up of multiple hangars that are each packed with sights to see, read, and hear about. They do give tours so check into one of those if you are looking for a more personalized experience.

This is an exceptional collection of aviation history in fact it was far more impressive that the Smithsonian air and space in the capital plaza in DC. They recently added the Memphis Belle and it is in good company with scores of one of kind iconic aircraft along with a large collection of incredible experimental craft. The size of the exhibits are truly impressive and well organized. I would set aside a couple of days if you want to see to do it justice. I will be back again as they continue to add to the collection. Highly recommended.

This is quite possibly the finest aviation museum in the world. The collection here is comprehensive to say the least. They have everything here from every era of aviation history that the USAF has used as well as many examples used by other nations as well. You can spend several days in this place as each section has so much to explore, then you have the outdoor exhibits and replical control tower. Its best to come to this place several times as one day will not do it justice!

This is a MUST SEE museum for anyone who appreciates the history of air travel. You will be overwhelmed with the size and scope of this museum (could easily take weeks to see all exhibits). And its free to the public!

Took my kids here years ago. An amazing array of aircraft. The museum had to cover about 4 football fields. An amazing experience...

This museum is free to visit and all the staff are very friendly. They have a few virtual simulation attractions that you can pay to ride which I would recommend. My son and I did the obstacle challenge and he had a blast. A staff member also let him go under the ropes to touch one of the airplanes and let me get a picture which was really nice.

Our son loved this museum! Tons of planes from every era and laid out well. Hes been pretending to be an Air Force pilot ever since we got home!

So much to see! Ive been here three times, and I still struggle to make it to the last hanger. The workers know a lot about the history of everything there, so if you have extra time, get a guided tour or talk with a few of the volunteers. And if you get the chance to talk to someone who used to be a pilot, flight engineer, etc. on one of these, dont be afraid to spend an extra 10-20 minutes listening to some of their amazing stories.

So much history here. Free admission and the staff is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Electric scooter for us older folks.

It is free. They have a cafe inside. Everyone who works there are super nice. I am disabled and they have very nice riding carts for free. They have so much to see about the Air Force it is unbelievable. Very easy to move around inside.

We were able to visit the National Museum of the US Air Force last weekend and had an excellent time.After looking at the website it was clear to see that there were plenty of displays to keepUs occupied. I’d suggest anyone planning to visit to check the website first so you know the location of the exhibits you don’t want to miss. This is a massive museum and there is easily enough to take up a full day. You don’t want to run out of time and miss something you were really hoping to see. If you have a special interest in this then you may even want to consider going multiple days just to make sure you don’t miss anything.We especially enjoyed touring through the presidential collection, the Apollo 15 Command Module, the Memphis Belle and so many of the experimental aircraft that existed only in tests or were the precursors for other well known aircraft.Parking and admission to the museum was free. There is a snack bar at the entrance and a full cafeteria near the back of the museum. There is also a gift shop and plenty of volunteers roaming to help answer questions and give directions. We visited on a Saturday and while the parking lot was full, the museum itself didn’t feel overly crowded.This is a must see for anyone visiting Dayton.

Incredible museum. Dont plan on a single visit. Far too much to see. My second visit and i WILL be back.

This is a good museum to visit if you are in the area! It is HUGE, and it takes more than 1 day to see the whole thing (not sure if I saw the whole thing). The admission is reasonable and the cafeteria is of good quality for museums!

We have visited this place many times. In the last 15 years they have made many changes for the better. Years ago you had to take a shuttle to see larger planes. Now, everything Is in one building arranged in a linear time line. Lots of resting places to sit. 2 cafes. Great gift shop.

Probably the largest and most descriptive place about every airplane ever designed and built. You could spend a week there and enjoy every minute of it.

I think this is one of the best museum I have ever visited. It is very unique and very well reserved . The fact that most of workers are volunteers and how nicely they are doing their job is amazing. They are very helpful too. My only suggestion would be for cafeteria to develop more but again who cares about it ? If you are in Dayton , definitely a must to see in my opinion. I think they should keep the military dogs section for good . It was so good!!

We spent 2 hours in just the WWII section. My 14 year old son rode in a flight simulator that was very realistic. He could even do a barrel roll. Its got a nice cafe for a break. Best of all its FREE.

Really cool museum with a multitude of airplanes showcasing our proud Air Force history. Entry is free but you can make a donation, which we did. Older son really enjoyed seeing all the planes, middle child was 50/50 in their enjoyment and our youngest lost interest 30 mins in. Would recommend for kids 9/10 and older.Masks were required and everyone had one on, plenty of hand sanitizer stations and plenty of space to social distance while enjoying everything.

Me and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed our time together in this museum. The displays were very impressive and the information on the plaques were good but what really made our experience complete were the tours with tour guides who provide interesting insights and a helpful path for a museum that could otherwise be daunting. We still have insufficient time to explore all the displays but that is exactly what I want because next time we come back we will have yet another several days of new experiences.

Went on an outing with our department from work. Amazing. We came mid-day and went through all the hangers, but couldve easily spent a whole day there. We didnt even do the IMAX movies which I hear are really good. The Presidential Gallery planes are so cool. Going through the WWII exhibits and the Iraq/Afghanistan exhibits were impactful for me. So crazy that all the advances in aviation have happened in 120 years. What an awesome museum. A must do for pretty much everyone. Plenty of restrooms throughout and also places to rest your feet. The place does have air conditioning although it works better in some hangers than others. There are 2 restaurants, food is average at best and expensive. There are restaurants nearby.

Amazing display of aircraft. Its hard to overstate how great and unique this museum is. If you love airplanes, history, or the military, you owe it to yourself to check it out. It doesnt cost anything to walk in (so thank a tax payer if you happen to go!)

Pretty easy to reach, we really enjoyed the outside area where we had a quick lunch, with tables and tents where repairing from the sun, while staring at the dozens of memorials of the Units over the time. The inside is well organized, divided in 4 hangars by time from early fly ages to the modern era. Really enjoyed the last part about space and Presidential aircrafts. Too bad many of the aircrafts were not open due to the social distancing policy. We will definitely come back whenever things are going better for the full experience. Highly suggested if you have kids between 4 and 12

With 19 indoor acres, you have an opportunity to enjoy your day here. Very impressive WW2 collection.

One of the top aviation museums in the nation. With the addition of the fourth hangar, you dont need to travel to see the presidential aircraft and advanced aircraft like the Valkrye. Since it is free, this is a great place to bring kids with more than enough space to walk around. Recommend going to the end rather quickly then taking time on the way back to see the things of interest in more detail.

Very great place, love learning about the history of aviation!

Photos cannot substitute for the experience of visiting this wonderful, majestic museum - multiple visits strongly recommended! Took me two visits to finish. The Air Force Ones are closed during COVID, so Ill come again.

Hands-down one of the best things you can do in Southwest Ohio. The history is very well-maintained, the staff is friendly and the fact that it’s free is incredible. I hope people remember that they run almost completely off of donations, so not everything is going to be perfect as far as the building and grounds go. The aircraft and displays perfect.

Me, my family and friends visited the National Museum of the US Air Force last winter holiday and had absolutely enjoyable time there. The museum is enormous and of course we weren’t able to enjoy every corner of it in a day. The collections are superb, we learned a lot and our kids loved to see the combat planes in a close distance. It’s a memorable visit.Do plan the visit to this museum more than one visit to be able to cover every single segment of it.

Great place to explore and learn about our nations history. Many interesting, amazing, and touching personal stories.

Ordered online. The website said 45 min, but it was ready sooner. Keep that in mind when ordering onlineGood was hot and delicious! Great place to visit.

Good museum for history appreciators. Amazing place. So many different airplanes and other objects from the different time periods. Gift shop on site.

This museum was absolutely amazing! I was only here for one day but probably could have spent several more. All of the different planes from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and today’s wars told a magnificent story of aviation and mans fight for peace. Some of the coolest things there were the presidential planes, the spaceships, the WWII planes, and the amazing volunteers who could answer anything you asked them. I would definitely visit again and think this is a place people of all ages with an interest in history, aviation, communication, or all three would enjoy.

Enjoyed the 9 rooms showing the progress of aviation from its beginning to the missal age. Unique aircraft as well as aircraft actually used in historical flights.

Very impressing! Lots of exhibits for free. From the first flight to Space exploration. Good and informative guided tours held by volunteers. The place is gigantic. For my feeling it is however to much emphasis on the military aspects of aviation (ok its an Air Force museum but still).

Always A Great time looking at History and all the New things. Definitely recommend taking the time to check out with the family. Especially with it being Free..

Such a wonderful collection of the great history that is our Airforce. While I was only able to spend a couple of hours there, I will certainly make a point to come back when I am in the area again next year.

If you like military aircraft, this is the place. dont try to do it all in one day. So much to see and do!

This place is absolutely amazing! If you haven’t been here you need to go! There’s so much aviation and great history there. We’ve made the 5 hour trip there 4 times now, I’m not even super into airplanes, but it’s just that good! Hands down the best museum we’ve been too.

Absolutely amazing and educational. Something for everyone of all ages. And amazing social distancing and covid measures in place.

A must visit for all Aviation enthusiasts! This place is packed with awe inspiring aviation relics, and IMO more than the Smithsonian in DC! The gift shop is reasonably priced with something to take away for any budget! Recommend visiting earlier in the day as there is so much to see! You’ll be thankful you didn’t miss this opportunity, plus it’s open to the public and no Base pass is required!

Been coming here for years. Take lots of pictures every time. A lot to see, takes a whole day or more to see it all. Just wish it wasnt so dark

I came to this museum with my Boy Scout troop. It was extremely informative and it created a great experience for many of our younger scouts. The pictures were great, and the staff at the exhibits were kind and welcome to explain any questions we had. The connection to the younger scouts was vital to their experience, and the people there helped provide it. I couldnt be more thankful for the great experience, and I loved the sheer amount of things at the museum.

Fantastic museum open to the public for free. Please do donate to keep it up though! You could spend days in here if you were so inclined. Good for all ages.

One of our favorite places to go when were in Dayton. The Doolittle goblets are one of my favorite parts... And all the super cool planes!

Absolutely awesome! The variety and display of aircraft is remarkable but the ability to interact with former Air Force heroes is the best part of the experience. I only had half a day and only got through two galleries. Will definitely have to come back and spend more time here. So fortunate to have such a quality museum and that its free. Great gift shop.

Free parking and admission. Could easily spend all day immersed in the history here. Bathrooms open and clean. Can bring unopened bottle of water - or purchase one there. Definitely worth a visit.

Herein lies the heritage of the great power of America, a nation that solves problems by blowing them up or shooting at them with ever larger guns. There is tradition here. They revere these dread machines of war and either in awe of the unmitigated horror they might one day unleash. For the perfect peace in their minds necessarily takes the form of the perfect weapon. And for all their mad bent toward destruction, they treasure their liberty; even though itll likely go up in smoke by virtue of their own hands

The biggest air force museum that I have seen so far. It is remarkable that they maintain such a gigantic place.

The entire place is so extravagant and expansive that its not possible to see everything in one visit from open to close. There are several things to interact with and so many one of a kind exhibits that youll want to come back again and again to ensure you are able to fully experience everything.

This is one of the best aviation museums I have ever visited. Dayton is the birth place of one of the Wright brothers, the inventors of airplanes and it makes perfect sense to have U.S. Air Force Museum here. Its so amazing to see the history of airplanes and how it evolved over time. They have a lot of simulators around too which is great. The role of U.S. Air Force in the American history is shown in an amazing way and you would be surprised that there is a lot to see and learn here. In all, a must visit place.

A must see place! Very well put together. I seriously think its a shame they dont charge a little for this. I realize theres donation but they should charge considering there are plenty of other obscure museums that rip people off to give nowhere near the experience of this. The walk through planes are awesome! A real look at what its like. Take the family and plan to be there a while. A lot to see and learn.

Absolutely incredible collection of aviation history! Includes several massive hangers with and endless amount of planes an display, some of which double as exhibits in which you can tour and walk through. The gift shop and food court are both places to check out as well, you can easily spend 2 to 3 hours here and not even make it all the way through!

Great Museum. Well organized displays. Courteous and helpful staff.And the BEST display of aircraft.Amazing! Thanks

Awesome experience. We spent two full days viewing the planes and displays. The staff and volunteers were very helpful and engaging when desired.

Great experience, free entry, must visit if you live in Ohio. No food and drinks allowed inside.Food is expensive inside.Large parking available. Easy access from road. Restrooms and seating available everywhere inside. Long walk. Electric chair available for disabled or elderly people. Some airplanes are open for public to go inside like the presidential and some big planes. There are some simulators which you can get inside for paid tickets. Some gaming stations available here and there.

Most amazing aircraft museum! Spent all day soaking up all the history both indoors as well as the outdoors, very rich in aviation history. Very professional staff to talk to and make friends with. I highly recommend this museum to everyone who enjoys American aviation history.

My wife and I went to the Air Force Museum on 3-9-2020. This was our first visit but it will not be our last. The exhibits are well put together and divided into eras. Following the guide you will move through the galleries in chronological order. This is completely free to all who come. I do recommend giving a donation to help and support the museum. You can go through all of the exhibits in 2-3 hours. In order appreciate the full scope of all the exhibits I would allow about 4-6hours. Be sure to look up, there are aircraft hanging from the ceiling.My only complaint is that the main restroom just inside the atrium needs attention for repairs .

Great museum! If you have a free day and want to learn about the history of aviation, this is the perfect place. Take your time to enjoy the different designs of aircraft-ships and interact with some of the past president’s airplanes. The NASA sections of the museum are really informative as well.Overall a great experience.

Very educational museum. Was great to experience this with my grandfather, who is an Air Force Korea veteran. Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

Awesome place. You could spend an entire day there easily

A great place for family members to go and see some of the equipment that their parents and grandparents also great grandparents worked on or had flown in during any conflict that the military was in that had do with avation. It brought back some good memories but also some bad ones.

Must visit for airplane enthusiasts.Made me proud to be a Air Force veteran.Some of my favite airplanes are here on display.Takes quite awhile to get thru.I like the eras of aviation are excellently represented.

This is by far the best museum in the United States for anybody who likes airplanes air Force space or any of the light. you wont find a better example of flight anywhere they have so many static displays its not a one day trip you got to spend time here probably two three maybe four days theyve got everything you can imagine. They even have a couple of restaurants in there that serve food that aint half bad. Lots of people there willing to help you answer questions and just amazing amazing place you should go off and youll never see it all.

A great place if someone in your party needs to be tired out, likes aircraft, or better yet both. Mask rule not being reliably enforced.

An absolute world class collection of aircraft and aviation exhibits. Stealth bombers, rockets, presidential transports; every piece of aircraft that changed the course of history. You can read the historical context of that aircraft on display, climb inside, and watch footage of that aircraft in action. There is so much to see here, its near impossible to get through it all in one day.Be sure to take advantage of the docent tours, they offer in depth information that you wont find anywhere else.