Airborne & Special Operations Museum

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville documents the history of US airborne and special forces through exhibits, artifacts, and genuine military equipment spanning many decades. The collection shows how these units developed from their origins through modern operations.

The museum was founded in 2000 to commemorate 60 years of airborne training that began in 1940 with the first test unit. It preserves the history of these forces through all major conflicts to the present day.

The museum shows how airborne troops became central to military strategy and shaped modern combat methods through their operations. Visitors can observe how tactics and equipment evolved across different conflicts and time periods.

The museum is located near Fort Bragg and open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday with free admission. Guided tours are available to help you navigate the displays and learn more about the exhibits.

The museum contains an actual rotor blade from a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu as part of a special forces mission. This recovered piece serves as a direct link to a pivotal moment in recent military history.

Location: Fayetteville

Inception: 1999

Official opening: 2000

Phone: +19106432778

Website: https://asomf.org

GPS coordinates: 35.05560,-78.88630

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45