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Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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Aviation Museum of Kentucky

An aviation museum at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington that displays historic and modern aircraft and engines.

4029 Airport Road, Lexington, KY 40510 · Lexington, KY

About Aviation Museum of Kentucky

The Aviation Museum of Kentucky sits on the grounds of Blue Grass Airport in Lexington and is run by the Kentucky Aerospace Education Center. Its galleries hold more than fifty displays, including military and vintage aircraft, historic and jet engines, and assorted aviation artifacts. The museum also houses the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame and an aircraft restoration and repair shop. Visitors can pick up a free audio tour in English, Spanish, or Japanese. It is closed on Mondays and keeps shorter winter hours from January through March.

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