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Visit Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson

Explore 400+ historic aircraft across six exhibit hangars and 80 acres of indoor and outdoor displays. Walk through aviation history with family and friends at one of Arizona’s must-see aircraft museums.

A Tucson Aviation Museum Built for Exploration 

Pima Air & Space Museum brings the history of flight to life through one of the world’s largest non-government-funded aviation and space collections. Visitors can move from early aircraft and historic warbirds to military planes, commercial aviation, record-setting designs, and space exhibits—all in one memorable Tucson museum visit.

Explore 400+ Historic Aircraft

See aircraft that represent more than a century of aviation history. The collection brings together rare, recognizable, and historically significant planes, giving visitors the chance to experience the scale, design, and stories of flight up close.

Historic warbirds and military aircraft
Commercial and transport aircraft
Experimental and record-setting designs
Aviation artifacts and space exhibits
Walk Through Six Exhibit Hangars

The museum’s six indoor hangars make it easy to explore aviation history at a comfortable pace. Three hangars are dedicated to World War II, while other galleries highlight important aircraft, technology, and moments from across the history of flight.

  • Indoor exhibits with aircraft and aviation artifacts 
  • Three hangars dedicated to World War II
  • Displays for aviation fans, families, and curious visitors

See 80 Acres of Outdoor Aircraft Displays

The experience continues outside across 80 acres of aircraft displays. Walk among military planes, large transports, commercial aircraft, helicopters, and other historic machines that are best appreciated in person.

  • Expansive outdooraircraftcollection 
  • Rareaircraftviewed at full scale 
  • Plenty to explore with family or friends
Tour the Outdoor Aircraft Collection

Visitors can explore the museum grounds at their own pace or add a narrated tram tour to see highlights across the outdoor aircraft collection. The tram offers another way to experience the scale of the grounds and learn more about the aircraft on display. 

A Must-See Tucson Museum for Families and Aviation Fans

Whether you are drawn to historic flight, military aircraft, warbirds, engineering, or space exploration, Pima Air & Space Museum offers a visit with something new around every corner. It is an easy choice for travelers, local families, and anyone looking for an Arizona aircraft museum that feels truly distinctive.

Why Visit Pima Air & Space Museum?

One Remarkable Collection

Explore 400+ aircraft representing military, commercial, experimental, and civilian aviation.

Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits

Move through six hangars, then continue across 80 acres of outdoor aircraft displays.

History at
Full Scale

See the machines, technology, and design behind the history of flight in person.

A Memorable Tucson Experience

Share a museum visit that works well for families, friends, travelers, and lifelong aviation fans.

Where We’re Located 

  • Pima Air & Space Museum is located at 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. If it works naturally within the page, an embedded Google Map here could help visitors see the museum’s location and plan the drive before they arrive. 

Experience Aviation History in Tucson

From historic warbirds and military aircraft to commercial planes and space exhibits, Pima Air & Space Museum offers an Arizona museum visit unlike any other.

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