National Museum of World War II Aviation

The National Museum of World War II Aviation is an aviation museum in Colorado Springs housing more than 28 fully restored military aircraft and numerous historic artifacts from the 1940s. The collection includes various aircraft types and equipment pieces that demonstrate the technical capabilities of that era.

The museum came into being when WestPac Restorations, a specialized aircraft restoration company, relocated from California to Colorado Springs in 2012. This move brought decades of expertise in aviation preservation to the region.

The museum preserves thousands of original items donated by veterans and their families, linking military aircraft to personal wartime stories. These connections help visitors see the planes as more than machines and understand how people lived and worked during that era.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, so visitors should plan their trips on these days and allow enough time to view the collection. Guided tours are available but require advance planning and should be confirmed before visiting.

Congress officially designated this as a national museum in 2018, giving it recognition for preserving aviation heritage. This congressional status distinguishes it among aviation institutions across the country.

GPS coordinates: 38.82120,-104.72160

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04