Arkansas Air & Military Museum

The Arkansas Air and Military Museum houses a collection of aircraft from different eras, military vehicles, and aeronautical memorabilia inside a wooden hangar at Drake Field in Fayetteville. The displays range from racing planes built before World War II to military aircraft used in various conflicts.

The wooden hangar was built in the 1940s and served as a training facility for United States pilots during World War II. The building is one of the few structures from that era still standing today.

The collection tells the story of aviation through Arkansas eyes, showing planes that were built or flown by people from the state. You can see how local aviators and engineers shaped the history of flight.

The hangar provides a covered space where you can view aircraft regardless of weather conditions. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk around quite a bit to see the various displays.

Unlike most aviation museums, many of the aircraft here are still able to fly and are operated regularly. This means the collection is actively maintained and used rather than simply put on display.