Italian Air Force Museum

The Italian Air Force Museum is an aviation museum in Bracciano displaying aircraft, engines, and military equipment from different periods across multiple exhibition halls. The collection also includes photography devices, radio equipment, and other gear that document the technical development of Italian aviation.

The site marks a milestone from 1908 when Italy's first military airship launched from Vigna di Valle, establishing the country's oldest airport infrastructure. This early date shows how early Italy entered aviation development.

The collection displays aircraft and equipment that show how aviation shaped Italian society and industry. Visitors can see how flying became part of modern Italian life.

The museum is easy to reach and clearly marked for different exhibition areas. Visitors should allow enough time to explore all the halls, especially if interested in technical details.

The museum houses a documentation center named after General Umberto Nobile that preserves records of polar expeditions. This archive holds a library with thousands of volumes documenting the history and science of polar exploration.

Location: Bracciano

Inception: 1977

Official opening: May 24, 1977

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Aeronautica Militare Italiana

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:30, Saturday,Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00; Monday, January 01,easter -1 day,December 25,26,31 off

Phone: +390699887519

Email: aeromuseo@aeronautica.difesa.it

Website: https://aeronautica.difesa.it/home/storia-e-tradizione/museo-storico

GPS coordinates: 42.08505,12.21711

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03