Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, Aviation museum and planetarium at Tulsa International Airport, United States.
Description
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium is an aviation facility at the city's international airport housing approximately 19,000 square feet of exhibition space. The building contains vintage aircraft, interactive displays, flight simulators, and a modern full-dome planetarium for astronomy presentations.
History
The facility was founded in 1998 and added a planetarium in 2006. The collection preserves key chapters of aviation history and includes firsthand accounts from those who experienced the Pearl Harbor attack.
Culture
The museum tells the story of Israeli Air Force technicians who trained locally in 1949, supported by Tulsa's Jewish community. This connection highlights how the region became an important hub for international aviation education.
Practical
The museum is easy to reach from the airport and sits directly on airport grounds. Weekday visits are often less crowded than weekends, making it easier to explore the exhibits at your own pace.
Did you know?
The collection preserves one of the few remaining Spartan C-2 aircraft, a plane that connects to the pilot training era that shaped the city. The MD-80 Discovery Center offers hands-on insights into how modern aircraft systems work.
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