Dakota Territory Air Museum, Aviation museum in Minot, United States.
The Dakota Territory Air Museum is an aviation museum in Minot that displays military and civilian aircraft, including World War II fighter planes and vintage restoration projects. The collection spans different eras and aircraft types housed in several hangars on the grounds.
The museum was founded in 1986 and constructed its first building in 1988, followed by expansions over the following years. A new hangar was added in 2013 to accommodate the growing collection.
The Scott Nelson Gallery displays paintings created through direct conversations between artists and World War II veterans about their experiences. These works tell personal stories of people who lived through the war.
The museum is located in northern Minot and opens from mid-May through mid-October. Weekdays offer a quieter experience if you prefer a more relaxed visit.
The museum partners with the Texas Flying Legends Museum to bring World War II aircraft for summer display from May through July. This seasonal collaboration brings rare planes north that typically stay based in Texas.
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