About the Museum
Opened to the public in 2012, the National Museum of World War II Aviation documents the role that military aviation played in the emergence of our nation as a world power during the Second World War. Through a combination of its aircraft collection, exhibits, interactive displays, and docent led tours, the museum tells the story of our nation’s tremendous technological advancements during the War, and describes the lasting social and economic changes that were essential to the success of the Allied war effort.
The Museum Campus
Located on a 20-acre site on the northwest side of the Colorado Springs Airport, the National Museum of World War II Aviation is well positioned for future growth and development. The site has excellent visibility and is easily accessible from Powers Boulevard and U.S. Highway 24, which both pass within one mile of the Museum campus. Interstate 25, the region’s primary interstate highway, is less than ten minutes west of the site. The campus has direct access to an airfield that features three runways, a wide array of instrument approaches, and around-the-clock air traffic control services.
Facilities
The Museum’s 109,000 square foot facility includes exhibit galleries, volunteer workshops and a state-of-the-art World War II aircraft restoration facility. Through close relationships with collectors around the country, the museum displays a wide array of fully restored aircraft that represent all aspects of America’s involvement in World War II. Most of the aircraft are meticulously restored to flying condition, and many are flown at the museum on public demonstration days.
