1940 Air Terminal Museum, Aviation museum at William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, United States
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is an aviation museum housed in a historic terminal building at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The Art Deco structure contains aircraft, photographs, and objects from aviation history that show how commercial flying developed.
The terminal building was constructed in 1940 using government funding and served as Houston's first dedicated passenger airport facility. It operated in this role until 1954, when air traffic moved to newer locations.
The museum shows how aviation shaped Houston and transformed the way people traveled. Exhibits tell the story of the airport's role in connecting the city to other places.
The location offers spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and photography with both indoor and outdoor areas available. Plan ahead since events may affect general visiting access or hours.
The building is one of the few surviving examples of 1940s Art Deco airport architecture in the United States. Architect Joseph Finger designed it to reflect the style and design thinking of that era.
Address: 8325 Travelair St, Houston, TX 77061
Phone: +(713)4541940
Website: http://1940airterminal.org
GPS coordinates: 29.64708,-95.28625
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
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