Hickory Aviation Museum

Hickory Aviation Museum is an aviation collection housed in the terminal building of the regional airport. It displays military aircraft and equipment from different eras in a location accessible to the general public.

The collection began in 2007 when the city of Hickory provided space in the airport terminal for public display. A restored military fighter jet served as the foundation for developing this museum.

The museum displays aircraft that served in military operations over many decades. These exhibits help visitors understand how important aviation technology became to American defense efforts.

The museum is open most weekdays and admission is free. Visitors should check in advance about guided tour options to get the most from their visit.

A Lockheed P-3C Orion transport aircraft in the museum can be toured from the inside. This is rare in the United States because most other examples of this aircraft are not open to public inspection.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: May 19, 2007

Website: http://hickoryaviationmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 35.74490,-81.38910

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02