Stafford Air & Space Museum

Stafford Air & Space Museum is an aviation museum in Weatherford with extensive exhibition spaces featuring aircraft, spacecraft capsules, and scientific instruments. The collection spans decades of flight history and space exploration, arranged across multiple connected buildings.

The museum started in 1983 in small rooms at Weatherford airport and gradually expanded into a larger complex over the following decades. This growth reflects increasing interest in aviation history and space achievements within the region.

The museum honors local figures who shaped aerospace achievement and shows how their work affected the region's identity. Visitors encounter their stories through personal belongings and displays that connect space exploration to community pride.

Weekday visits work best when crowds are smaller and you can explore exhibits at your own pace. The indoor galleries are climate-controlled, so dress in layers for comfort.

The museum holds rare examples of Cold War rocket engines, including motors that were test-fired for Soviet and American lunar programs. These artifacts show the engineering capabilities of both superpowers during the space race.

Location: Weatherford

Inception: 1981

Website: https://staffordmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 35.54440,-98.67000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47