Arkansas Air and Military Museum

Recently, we were in Fayetteville on a cold, rainy day. On our previous trip, we had visited Crystal Bridges so we were looking for something else that would be an indoor adventure. We noticed a sign for the Arkansas Air and Military Museum and thought we would give it a try. The museum is run primarily by volunteers and is on a limited budget, but it has great displays of airplanes and military memorabilia from the the early 1900s to today.

 

Two air hangers house the large collection of aircraft, vintage cars, massive engines, gliders, army vehicles and more. Several of the aircraft can still fly and are often used in air shows. The hangers and the airstrip around them was Drake Field during World War II. At first, we thought that there was only one hanger and we would have been disappointed in the size, even though the airplanes in the hanger were awesome. We then realized that the museum spills over in to another large hanger and an out building. Our son was amazed by the pieces on display and has told everyone how he got to be up close and personal with so many awesome planes.

 

Don't expect anything fancy, but if you love planes and aircraft history, you will enjoy this hidden treasure.