Our Mission
The mission of the National Museum of WWII Aviation is to provide unique educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in World War II and its role in shaping the world we live in today. It does this to preserve and strengthen the best traditions of the American aviation past and inspire new generations of leaders and innovators in the future.
The National Museum of World War II Aviation has been officially recognized by Congress as “America’s National World War II Aviation Museum”. Signed into law as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, this designation acknowledges the museum’s historical significance, and its standing among the elite museums that are dedicated to preserving our nation’s rich aviation heritage.
Located on a 21-acre campus at the Colorado Springs Airport, the National Museum of World War II Aviation features modern exhibit galleries, aircraft display hangars and workshops, and offers guided tours of a world-class aircraft restoration facility located on the museum campus.
The focal point of the experience, though, is the museum’s incredible collection of World War II aircraft. The collection includes several extremely rare examples, some with documented combat history. Most of these aircraft are meticulously restored to flying condition and are flown at air shows and on demonstration days at the museum.