General Information
• What hours are you open?
  The USAF Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day).
• Are you open on Sunday?
  Yes
• How much does it cost to get in?
  Nothing, admission and parking are FREE.
• How do I get to the Museum Display Hangars on WPAFB?
  Beginning 2 Oct 2004 - Bus schedule change for Weekends/Holidays:
  

   0930, 1100, 1230, 1400, 1530
  Each tour requires a 15 minute bus ride each way.

The Presidential and Research & Development/Flight Test Hangars, located on the active part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), are accessible using the shuttle bus service from the main Museum complex. The shuttle bus is free and runs continuously from 10 am to 4 pm. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle buses are not handicapped accessible. Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the Museum Operations Division in advance to arrange transportation at (937) 255-3286.
Government ID required:

• US Citizens - Government issued photo ID required (i.e. State Drivers license)
• Under 18, ID not required but must be escorted by an adult.
• Ratio for children: 1 Adult per 2 children
• Foreign Visitors - Passport or Green Card required. Originals only! No photo copies.
• I need directions to get there.
  See the Driving Directions page
• How long does it take to see everything?
  It's difficult to say, but we recommend planning for an entire day.
• Do you have wheelchairs or strollers to use while visiting the Museum?
  There is a limited supply of wheelchairs and strollers available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your own wheelchair or stroller if possible.

Tours and Reunions
• Are there any tours/events scheduled during my visit?
  Check the At The Museum section. The free USAF Heritage Tour begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturdays 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. No reservation required.
• For Military Reunion information: call 1-937-255-8046, ext. 491
  You can also get planning assistance from the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-221-8235 (Out of Ohio) and 1-800-221-8234 (in Ohio) or the Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau is at 1-800-733-9109
  
• For General Museum Information: call 1-937-255-3284 or write
  USAF Museum
  1100 Spaatz Street
  Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7102

Local Area
• Can you recommend a hotel to stay in?
  Unfortunately no. The USAF Museum is an official government organization and is forbidden to endorse any commercial establishment. We suggest you check with the local tourist boards:
  Dayton/Montgomery County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
  Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau
  or with the Ohio Board of Tourism
• Can I park my motorhome overnight at the Museum?
  No, overnight parking is not permitted at the Museum.
• I'm a scout master, can my troop camp overnight on base?
  Maybe, Wright-Patterson AFB runs a scout camping program. Check with them for details.
• Where can I have lunch while visiting?
  The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. runs a cafeteria on the second floor of the Museum. Many restaurants are within a 5-10 minute drive of the Museum.
• Can I fly into the USAF Museum?
  No, you can't Fly-in to the Museum. Dayton International and Xenia/Greene County are the two closest airports.

The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.
• The Museum Foundation runs the IMAX Theater, Gift Shops, Friends Program and Cafeteria
  They have a separate web site with more information on these topics.
• For IMAX Theater Information and Schedules:
  • Shows start on the hour seven days a week throughout the day.
  • For current prices and film showings, or for reservations, call (937) 253-IMAX or visit www.afmuseumimax.com. Group and student rates are available.
  • Current IMAX showings are 11-4 weekdays and 11-5 weekends, but those hours change during the summer.
• For all gift shop information: call 1-937-255-6505 or write
  Air Force Museum Foundation Gift Shop
  Box 33624
  Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Aircraft, Information and Research
• How do I schedule an appointment to do some research?
  See the Research information page.
• How can I get permission to view the interior of an aircraft?
  Access to aircraft interiors is not permitted. The Museum has the responsiblity to preserve the aircraft for a very long time so aircraft cockpit/interior access is restricted to minimize damage. Many aircraft cockpits have been photographed and large format prints are displayed in front of the aircraft.
  
• Are there any aircraft cockpits or interiors open?
  Yes, many of the Presidential aircraft are open for interior walk throughs (VC-54, VC-118, VC-121, VC-137). The C-124 cargo bay is open. The F-104C and YA-10 (airpark) are open for look in's. There are two displays available for sit-in: F-16 cockpit mock-up and F-4 cockpit mock-up.
• I'm a scale modeler and I need three view drawings, detail photos, paint schemes, etc.
  Due to the overwhelming demand for this type of information and the very limited number of staff members. The Museum can't support modeler requests. However, the web site will gradually add detail & cockpit photos to aircraft display pages.
• Do you have service records, unit histories, USAF accident reports or Missing Air Crew Reports (MACR)?
  No, military service records are kept at the National Archives. Unit Histories are kept at the Air Force Historical Research Center, USAF accident reports are kept at the USAF Safety office, and MACR's are kept in various locations including the National Archives and Air Force Historical Research Center. See the library section FAQ on the Air Force Homepage (AirForceLINK) for more historical research offices.

Museum Departments
• To contact Museum Public Affairs, see their web site directory.
  There is information on:
  • Museum Events
  • News Releases
  • The Speakers Bureau
  • The Memorial Park
• To contact the Museum Research Division, see their web page.

Web Site
• Can I add a link on my site to the Museum site?
  Yes, provided it isn't inside a frame.
• Can you add a link to my site?
  In almost all cases no. There are two reasons for this policy. First, there are many aviation related portal sites which do a good job of consolidating links, much better than we could. Second, Air Force rules restrict the types of sites we can link to. In general, we only link to large government aviation, space and museum sites.
• Why isn't ___________ historical event/aircraft covered on the web site?
  The web site history pages are intended as a broad introduction to Air Force history. They are not complete or comprehensive. The aircraft galleries cover planes actually on display (or in storage) at the Museum. The archives virtual galleries attempt to cover every aircraft used by the Air Force, but will take many more years to complete. There is no attempt to cover naval or civilian aviation on the site.
• Is every aircraft listed in an aircraft gallery on the web site on public display?
  Probably not. The USAF Museum moves aircraft on and off public display for a variety of reasons. Although most aircraft and missiles represented in the aircraft galleries are on public display, some have been removed and placed in storage. For example, most of the missiles formerly displayed outside have been placed in protective storage until completion of the Hall of Missiles addition is completed in late 2003 or early 2004.
  
• Can I copy/use information from the Museum web site?
  Please read the USAF Museum web site security, privacy and use statement.
• For questions, suggestions or corrections on the USAF Museum web site:
  contact Renee Cardoza
  USAF Museum