Selfridge Military Air Museum

Selfridge Military Air Museum Selfridge ANG Base traces it's beginnings to the very dawn of the USAF. We will celebrate those achievements and bring them back to life for all to enjoy.

This is a private organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status. The Michigan Air Guard Historical Association (MAGHA) and the Selfridge Military Air Museum were formed by a group of Air National Guard officers and enlisted personnel to help preserve the heritage and traditions of the Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and the units that are/or were stationed there.

Our Restoration Crew is having a very busy summer as they continued the cleaning and repainting of 4 different aircraft ...
08/28/2026

Our Restoration Crew is having a very busy summer as they continued the cleaning and repainting of 4 different aircraft in or Air Park. Those aircraft are our Navy A-4 Skyhawk light attack fighter bomber that is now finished, our Air Force C-131 Transport, our Navy S-2 Anti Submarine Warfare aircraft, and our Air Force F-102 fighter.

The plans are to complete the work on these 4 aircraft this summer and to make use of the good weather days for the rest of our season restoring other aircraft in our Air Park.

AN INVITATION TO SENIOR GROUPS, CLUBS, AND FAMILIES:

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Creating memorable experiences is the primary focus of the Selfridge Military Air Museum and the Museum is available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am-5pm. We are also available for private group tours of seniors, Home School Groups, club members, churches, and family members. Weekday dates are available from April thru October through reservations made at least two weeks in advance.

Please go to our website: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org or call our office for additional information, a requested date, our help in gaining Pre-Approved Base Security Access, or any questions that you might have: 586-239-5035.

Located on Selfridge ANG Base in Macomb County the Museum has interactive demonstrations, exhibits, and an amazing collection of aircraft and historical displays. Our outdoor Air Park is easily accessible and features over 30 aircraft. Groups are guided by volunteer docents who have extensive knowledge of the displays, artifacts, and aircraft. In addition, our on-site Aviation Education Hanger is able to provide a setting for fun activities for the lower grades and presentations of how STEAM technology applies to aviation for older children and adults.

Museum Admission and Pre-Approved Base Security Clearance are required. Please visit our website for information and our help in gaining a Pre-Approved Security Clearance for Base Access: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org

There are some new security requirements at the Selfridge ANG Base that must be followed. If you do not have a government ID that you use to access military bases or other secure government areas you must get Pre-Approved Security Access by going to our website: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org then click on the yellow box that says 'Pre-approved access'. Fill out the form and hit the 'send' button. THIS MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE of your visit, so please do this As Soon As Possible!

We extend our thanks to everyone who attended our 2026 Car Show today! Classic cars and trucks were parked beside the hi...
08/22/2026

We extend our thanks to everyone who attended our 2026 Car Show today! Classic cars and trucks were parked beside the historic aircraft in our Air Park and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves even with a few sprinkles of rain present from time to time.

Our appreciation goes out to Bubba's 33 BBQ, Texas Roadhouse, and to Faygo pop for providing the food and beverages. Also to our Rosie volunteers who were serving ice cream floats. A special thank you goes out to the Selfridge Military Air Museum Volunteers who donated many hours of effort in making this special day possible.

Creating memorable experiences is the primary focus of the Selfridge Military Air Museum. The Museum is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm from April thru October. The Museum is also available for private group tours of seniors, Home School Groups, club members, churches, and family members. Weekday dates are available through reservations made at least two weeks in advance.

Please call our office for additional information, a requested date, our help in gaining Base Security Access, or any questions that you might have: 586-239-5035.

Located on Selfridge ANG Base in Macomb County the Museum has interactive demonstrations, exhibits, and an amazing collection of aircraft and historical displays. Our outdoor Air Park is easily accessible and features over 30 aircraft. Groups are guided by volunteer docents who have extensive knowledge of the displays, artifacts, and aircraft. In addition, our on-site Aviation Education Center is able to provide a setting for fun activities for the lower grades and presentations of how STEAM technology applies to aviation for older children and adults.

Museum Admission and Pre-Approved Base Security Clearance are required. Please visit our website for information and our help in gaining a Security Clearance for Base Access: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org

THE SELFRIDGE AIR MUSEUM CAR SHOW IS A GO! WE FEEL THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE RESONABLE, ESPECIALLY EARLY TODAY...
08/22/2026

THE SELFRIDGE AIR MUSEUM CAR SHOW IS A GO! WE FEEL THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE RESONABLE, ESPECIALLY EARLY TODAY. OUR DOORS OPEN AT 11am.

WE ARE ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND OUR CAR SHOW TODAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd.

For this Saturday ONLY, visitors to the Selfridge Military Air Museum will be able to enter the Base at the Main Gate to see our Car Show with same-day Security Clearance available. All adult visitors will need a enhanced drivers license, passport, or Birth Certifiicate as identification.

So, please don't miss the show today! Museum admission is required, and food and beverage are provided. The hours are 11am-5pm.
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WE ARE ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND OUR CAR SHOW THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd.For this Saturd...
08/18/2026

WE ARE ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND OUR CAR SHOW THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd.

For this Saturday ONLY, visitors to the Selfridge Military Air Museum will be able to enter the Base at the Main Gate to see our Car Show with same-day Security Clearance available. All adult visitors will need a enhanced drivers license or passport as identification.

So, please don't miss the show! Museum admission is required, and food and beverage are provided. The hours are 11am-5pm.

Please visit our website for additional information: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org

25 Seniors from Armada visited the Museum today. Thank you for making us part of your day!Creating memorable experiences...
08/18/2026

25 Seniors from Armada visited the Museum today. Thank you for making us part of your day!

Creating memorable experiences is the primary focus of the Selfridge Military Air Museum. The Museum is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm from April thru October. The Museum is also available for private group tours of seniors, Home School Groups, club members, churches, individuals and family members. Weekday dates are available through reservations made at least two weeks in advance.

Please call our office for additional information, a requested date, our help in gaining Base Security Access, or any questions that you might have: 586-239-5035.

Located on Selfridge ANG Base in Macomb County the Museum has interactive demonstrations, exhibits, and an amazing collection of aircraft and historical displays. Our outdoor Air Park is easily accessible and features over 30 aircraft. Groups are guided by volunteer docents who have extensive knowledge of the displays, artifacts, and aircraft. In addition, our on-site Aviation Education Center is able to provide a setting for fun activities for the lower grades and presentations of how STEAM technology applies to aviation for older children and adults.

Museum Admission and Pre-Approved Base Security Clearance are required. Please visit our website for information and our help in gaining a Security Clearance for Base Access: www.selfridgeairmuseum.org

Yesterday was a momentous day for Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Ground breaking ceremony was conducted to start th...
08/18/2026

Yesterday was a momentous day for Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Ground breaking ceremony was conducted to start the construction of the runway extension and re-routing of Rossor Hwy (M-59) around this new construction. This is all being done in preparation for the arrival of the New KC-46A refueler and teh F-15EX Eagle II missions at the base.

From The ArchivesWinter Sports in MichiganThose of you that have spent some time in Michigan are aware that we have worl...
08/14/2026

From The Archives
Winter Sports in Michigan

Those of you that have spent some time in Michigan are aware that we have world class winters. As a result, winter sports are very popular here with our Detroit Red Wings being one of the original 6 NHL franchises.

The Red Wings weren’t the only wings enjoying the winter weather back in the day; our own Army Air Corps pilots had their own version of winter sports at Selfridge Field.

In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Selfridge Field was the site for several tests exploring the viability of using and maintaining aircraft in cold weather environments. The 1st Pursuit Group was at the center of these early experiments, equipping their aircraft with ski’s to operate on snow covered fields. In 1925, the 1st Pursuit Group flew to Oscoda in Norther Michigan to explore winter weather operations.

In 1930, the 1st Pursuit undertook an operation called the “Arctic Patrol” in January, completing a 3,500 mile round trip flight in their P-1 Hawk biplane fighters from Selfridge to Washington State and back with stops in Montana, North Dakota and Idaho. One of the pilots was Paul Wurtsmith, a Michigan native and later a Major General. Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan was named after him.

In the 1930’s, the 1st Pursuit Group flew the iconic P-26 “Peashooter”, a metal, low wing monoplane fighter. The P-26 was adapted to winter conditions by adding ski’s to the fixed landing gear. The skis were configured so that the aircraft could land on a runway or field as well as a snow or ice covered landing areas.

While ski’s added a capability to operate in harsh winter weather, it did come with some weight and drag penalties which degraded aircraft performance. As you can also probably imagine, landing an aircraft on a snow or ice covered field with skis could get a bit sporty, and required experienced pilots.

Today, the Air Force still operates a ski equipped aircraft, the LC-130 used to support Antarctic operations, but it all started right here at Selfridge 101 years ago.

08/09/2026

81 years ago today, on August 9, 1945, the U.S. conducted the second nuclear strike on Japan at Nagasaki during WWII. The two nuclear strikes were significant factors that forced the Japanese capitulation on August 15, 1945 (August 14 in the US), and the formal, signed surrender that took place on September 2, 1945 onboard the USS Missouri.

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Dust Off those clubs and get into the swing of things at the great golf event. Proceeds from this outing help support t...
08/09/2026

Dust Off those clubs and get into the swing of things at the great golf event. Proceeds from this outing help support three worthwhile non-profits, and the Selfridge Military Air Museum is one of them. So, come out for a great afternoon of food, drink and camaraderie. Hopefully, the museum can field 2 - 4 person teams and take home some great prizes.

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27333 C Street, Bldg. 1011
Harrison Township, MI
48045

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11pm - 5pm

Telephone

(586) 239-5035

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