Alaska Aviation Museum

Alaska Aviation Museum Discover the captivating history of aviation in the Last Frontier. Explore the rich history of aviation in Alaska through our exhibits and events.
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Situated in Anchorage, Alaska, on the south shore of Lake Hood, the busiest seaplane base in the world!

Day two of kids camp was a great one full of aviation fun! Thank you to Becca with Lifemed, Derk with Civil Air Patrol, ...
06/22/2026

Day two of kids camp was a great one full of aviation fun! Thank you to Becca with Lifemed, Derk with Civil Air Patrol, and to all the great people at the Alaska State Troopers for the great tour!

We Are Open Today! Looking for something fun to do today? The Alaska Aviation Museum is open and ready to welcome visito...
06/19/2026

We Are Open Today!

Looking for something fun to do today? The Alaska Aviation Museum is open and ready to welcome visitors!

We hope to see you at the museum today, open 10 am to 5 pm.

✈️ The Fly By Festival is almost here! ✈️We are expecting a great turnout, so please plan ahead for parking.🚗 Limited pa...
06/18/2026

✈️ The Fly By Festival is almost here! ✈️

We are expecting a great turnout, so please plan ahead for parking.

🚗 Limited parking will be available on-site, with parking attendants present to help guide and direct traffic.

🚲 We highly recommend carpooling or biking if possible to help ease congestion.

🅿️ Overflow parking will be available at Alaska Park on the corner of Spenard and International, as well as at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

🚐 Free shuttle service will be available from the airport to the museum.

We can't wait to see everyone for a great day of aviation, food, and family fun!

06/17/2026

We're excited to welcome artist Chris Demarest to this year's Fly By Festival!

Chris will be creating a painting and hosting fun coloring projects for kids and families throughout the day. It's a great opportunity to get creative while enjoying all the excitement of the festival!

The Ken Peltier Band will be performing live at this year's Fly By Festival!Join us at the Alaska Aviation Museum on Sat...
06/16/2026

The Ken Peltier Band will be performing live at this year's Fly By Festival!

Join us at the Alaska Aviation Museum on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a day of aviation, music, and family fun.

Tickets available at the door.

Come out and see us—we can't wait to celebrate with you!

We are looking for one more food truck! If you are interested please call 907-248-5325 or email director@alaskaairmuse...
06/12/2026

We are looking for one more food truck! If you are interested please call 907-248-5325 or email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Fly By Festival. Please contact director@alaskaairmuseum.org or call 907...
06/09/2026

We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Fly By Festival. Please contact [email protected] or call 907-248-5325 if you would like to be part of a fantastic event on Saturday June 27, 2025 from 9am to 5pm.

We had a fantastic first day of Aviation Kids Camp at the museum today! Thank you so much to Steve for the great tour of...
06/09/2026

We had a fantastic first day of Aviation Kids Camp at the museum today! Thank you so much to Steve for the great tour of our 737, Chris for the engaging and informative tour of the museum, Dennis and Nathaniel with Frontier Fun Flyers for bringing the rockets and RC planes, and Chuck and Ed for the very fun tour of our Huey. You all made this a great first day of camp and helped create a memorable experience for the kids! ✈️🚀🚁😊

This Day in Aviation: June 6, 1925In the spring of 1925, Noel Wien was tasked with finding a new airplane with an enclos...
06/06/2026

This Day in Aviation: June 6, 1925

In the spring of 1925, Noel Wien was tasked with finding a new airplane with an enclosed cabin for the Fairbanks Airplane Corporation. The aircraft he found was a Fokker F-3, seen in the photograph, located in New York. It featured a plush interior, carpeted floor, glass flower vases, and comfortable seating for five.

The Fokker F-3 monoplane was originally built in Amsterdam in 1921. The last of the F-3 models were powered by BMW Eagle engines. Of the thirty-one F-3s built, only four were shipped to the United States.

In the photograph, Fairbanks Mayor Dr. F. De La Vergne hands Noel a letter for personal delivery to Nome. This was the first commercial flight between the two cities. Noel took off with three passengers and his brother Ralph Wien at 10:45 p.m. on June 6, 1925.

The F-3, requiring one stop to refuel, landed on a field in Ruby Alaska, and nosed over. Unwilling to wait out the repairs, the three passengers quickly chartered a boat to Nome.

After three days of repairs, Noel and Ralph resumed their flight to Nome. The plane flew at 90 mph and arrived ahead of the three weary passengers.

An early milestone in Alaska’s aviation history that helped shape travel between communities!

What a lovely place to have lunch! Come by the museum and see us! ☀️
06/05/2026

What a lovely place to have lunch! Come by the museum and see us! ☀️

Address

4721 Aircraft Drive
Anchorage, AK
99502

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5am
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(907) 248-5325

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