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Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover, DE

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Air Mobility Command Museum

1301 Heritage Rd · Dover, DE

Why you should go…

This museum of airlift and air refueling history fills Hangar 1301, a World War II building where secret rocket development once took place and which is now on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 35 aircraft are on display, including a B-17G Flying Fortress, a C-47A Skytrain, a KC-10 Extender and a C-5A Galaxy. You can also try a flight simulator and see a retired control tower. Enter through the museum gate on Route 9, not through the base.

  • #aviation museum
  • #military aircraft
  • #air force history
  • #free museum

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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