Can you reserve a site at National Museum of the USAF?

No. National Museum of the USAF is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

National Museum of the USAF

Facility · Ohio ·

Managed by the US Air Force

789 ft
Elevation

The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located near Dayton, Ohio, is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. The museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright brothers to the Space Age. Exhibits include more than 400 aerospace vehicles, plus family-oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. More than 1 million visitors from around the world come to Ohio each year to tour this unique free attraction. Admission to the museum and parking are FREE. There is a charge for the IMAX Theatre. Visit www.afmuseum.com or call (937) 253-IMAX for show times and prices.

Getting there

The entrance to the National Museum of the United States Air Force is on Springfield Pike at historic Wright Field (Gate 28B), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, six miles northeast of Dayton, Ohio. The museum's mailing address is 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. The nearest airport is Dayton International Airport.

39.78190, -84.10890 · 39°46'54.8"N 84°6'32.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	40	51	64	75	84	87	86	79	66	52	41
Low °F	20	23	31	41	53	62	66	64	56	44	33	26
Precip in	3.2	2.4	3.5	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.0	3.1	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/visit/hours.asp

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about National Museum of the USAF

Can you reserve a site at National Museum of the USAF?: No. National Museum of the USAF is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Contact

Phone (937) 255-3286
Info Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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