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Tanker 61 Memorial Wildfire Learning Center

6300 Summers Lane · Klamath Falls, OR

Why you should go…

Tanker 61 Memorial, Wildfire Learning Center sits at the Klamath Falls Interagency Fire Center at 6300 Summers Lane. It honors pilots Leonard Martin and Chuck Sheridan, who were killed when their airtanker crashed while fighting a California wildfire on October 1, 1992. Memorial funds were used to build a visitor viewing center at the airtanker base, and a retired tanker aircraft is displayed on site.

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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.

What's around here?

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