Date of Visit: July 30, 2025 This was an unplanned stop on my road trip from Florida and what a surprise this place was. As I was going from Rehoboth Beach to New Castle I was wanting to take RT 9 north off the beaten path. As I was coming to the RT1/9 split I had traffic in front and behind and they seem to be in a hurry, Neil wasn't. So I pulled off the road at this place to let everyone by. As I came in thru the entrance the sign read "Free Museum" I says to myself "FREE" I need to check it out and glad I did... As I walked inside you have a really nice gift shop that you need to explore and support. The volunteers working were the best. Not sure where to start but as you enter the main area it is just loaded with WWII, Korean and Vietnam displays. Ever wonder how those belly and tail gunners worked, there is a display for that. I know I could not have done it. There is even a mock-up control tower to explore and listen to the base tower giving commands. On my visit I was able to see a C130 take off from the tower. If your ever in the area this is a must stop, especially if your a history buff. And at the end, please give these people a donation for a job well done. Peace. read more

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This is a gem. Rarely do I give a place 5 stars, but this museum is a must. People into aviation and military history, will find a home here. Thank you to the staff here, as so friendly, knowledgeable, and great service all around. Inside the World War 2 planes are phenomenal. Skytrain. Aviation fans will know that. You can walk in several planes, including a former Air Force 2, C130 Hercules, and C141 Starlifter. Soon they will have an A10 Warthog. The F101 and F106's were great to see, and will admit sensory overload. So many great planes, and also the former air traffic control tower were top notch. You'll want to go here. Donations appreciated but no admission cost! read more

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I am always fascinated with anything that has something to do with military. From its machineries, logistics, politics but specially the strategies. I have a little experience with military (taking required military science course in college) and this could also be a factor of my fascination with it. I used to be an avid fan of Military Channel and watching hours and hours of videos on history of conflicts from what lead to it and what are outcomes. From this same conflict that cause destruction, men and women advances human technology by created weaponries, machineries and technologies that would be later be used the general public in a safely manner. After a week of enjoying the Maryland beach this summer, this museum is part of my itinerary and would like to check it out. Located just next to Dover AFB, this is a perfect spot so you can see the past and present of the military aviation technology. We were greeted by gentleman sporting a Vietnam veteran garrison cap. He is a jolly gentleman I say as he enjoyed talking and complimenting my 3 year old son's cuteness who responded with gibberish words. =D First we went up the old control tower that has a very steep stairs. This would be challenging for anyone who has leg pain but still possible. They have binoculars which you can check out what is also beyond the museum. No V-22 Osprey on the parking but a bunch of C17s. The museum have tons of historic aircrafts and I noticed there an old air force one too. The museum is free to visit and donation is encouraged. Have fun when you visit! read more

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They are located very close from Dover city and on the way to some of the beaches. They have a large grounds and lots of planes. 1. Planes - many of them and clearly labeled signs telling about the planes. however, due to covid, you can't go inside the planes, so the experience is very subpar. 2. Gift shop - since you can't enter the building, very few items on display outside. 3. Porter johns and outside hand wash available. 4. Upside is that it's free!! Despite limited experience available now, you can still see the planes up close from outside. read more

Air Mobility Command Museum - Air mobility command museum, Delaware - Museums Near Me - Dover, Delaware

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My husband loves this place. Seeing him explore and interact with the veterans that volunteer here talk about the planes they flew in and how they impacted human history is just so cool. It's a great hidden gem. There's so much to see, and even to the plane novice, it's an enjoyable time! You can go into some planes outside, planes inside, it's so cool. read more

I had five different sites I wanted to visit in Dover, Delaware. This museum was stop number one, and the best site which I visited in Dover. The plane are interesting and sometimes huge. I went into one cargo plane. It was neat to see where the soldiers sat, and the other functions of the plane. This plane was the only one open, but there were a couple of other planes with stairs leading up to them. I didn't ask the friendly, retired air force mechanic if I could see them, because I had four more places to go. He did tell me which plane he was responsible for while he was still in the Air Force, and one story. He was interesting. Some of the exhibits were really fascinating. I like the ready-to-eat meals exhibits. There was art work upstairs. I like learning about the Air Force dropping food, like candy and flour into Germany after World War II keep the people alive. I saw a life raft that was used by pilots during World War II. This museum was wonderful. If I travel to Dover or the beach again, I am going to stop here, find an interesting tour guide, ask to go into some planes, and here their exciting stories. read more

Excellent museum, tour guides are very informative and so helpful! Museum is free, and my husband and I had a great time. Our best trip to an airplane museum. We were so surprised, we were allowed to tour inside some amazing airplanes read more

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Highly recommend! This museum is free-of-charge, but is large, well- maintained, and is staffed by retired veteran's. They were knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to board several of the air-crafts. For reference, we are a family of 4 with two teen boys, but saw some littles enjoying themselves, as well. Our boys loved the flight simulator. read more

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This a really nice museum which houses a collection of Military aircraft with displays and stories of operations from WWII and various other wars. Inside the museum there is also a flight simulator as well as anecdotal stories of soldiers experiences overseas. Outside there are many airplanes to see including that of the First Lady. I believe the current one on display was used by Mrs. Nixon through Mrs. Obama. The one airplane open for tour on our recent visit was a C5 Galaxy. It is massive in size and holds 51,000 gallons of fuel! Imagine filling that up on your next visit to the local gas station. The museum is open free of charge to the general public (donations accepted) and parking is readily available right outside the museum. read more

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Highly recommend! It oa free to get in and the volunteers are former military. They are very friendly & knowledgeable. read more

Air Mobility Command Museum - Aircraft on display. You can go into some of them. - Museums Near Me - Dover, Delaware

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What a great way to spend a day! Highly recommend doing the guided tour. Also, please donate something so we can continue to see and learn new things about aviation. read more

This is a great place to see military planes. Outside there's dozens of them from over the years, each marked with what model it is. It's self guided but tour guides are present. Inside there's more planes as well as artifacts. You can get a free tour of these displays. The tour was top notch and gave details on how each plane worked. Most are from WWII. Best of all it's free read more

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Greatest nearby collection of military equipment operating year round and children are immediately impressed by the size of the aircraft

While I had seen the signs for the AMCM in the past I had no idea what was actually there or what their purpose was. So on further inspection apparently the museum's mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit the artifacts and human stories significant to the development and employment of military airlift and air refueling within the Army & Air Force. The museum goes about that mission by having the largest and most complete collection of fully restored U.S. Military cargo and tanker aircraft in the Eastern United States. While there are certainly other museums dedicated to the armed forces and their aircraft, this is the only one in the country dedicated solely to airlift and air refueling history. Does that make it any more interesting? No, but either way what you see is here is beyond cool! So what you have here is basically two parts: 1. Aircraft The museum houses over 30 aircraft varying in roles and sizes. Cargo haulers, fighters, helicopters and the plane that served as Air Force 2 for thirty-five years. Outside and inside there is an interesting mix of planes like a B-17 Flying Fortress, a Huey helicopter, two different KC model Stratotankers along with various cargo aircraft including their most recent acquisition of a C-5A Galaxy that went right from active duty to the museum three years ago. 2. Displays Very cool displays regarding air lift operations during WWII, Vietnam and Korea along with displays of various guns and bombs from the different eras. What makes this place even more unique is that the overwhelming majority of the volunteers here served in some capacity and in a lot of cases actually worked on or flew the aircraft that you're looking at. Nothing beats first hand accounts from the people who were actually there. If you go: Admission (donations gladly accepted) and parking are both free. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday year round from 9-4 with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Photography is more than welcome, no food past a few rudimentary snacks are available in their gift shop and much to my surprise, leashed pets are also more than welcome so bring the kitties and turtles. Directions are a snap. Drive like your going to the Dover AFB and then right after you pass the main entrances to the base you will see signage for the museum. If you are there on the right day/time you will have a front row seat for any activity at the base as the museum is right next to the end of one of their runways. There are different events that take place during the year and if you go when the weather is decent on the correct weekends they open up several of the aircraft for you to take a look inside. The Saturday that we were there was a holiday weekend plus it was cold as hell outside so the only thing open was the C-141A Starlifter. Also supposedly according to the website they do offer guided tours but there was no signage stating that and while we were there no one announced or offered nor did we notice any tours going on. With that said we did meet up with one of the volunteers who was a retired Vietnam era Army guy and he was fantastic at explaining most of what was inside the hangar. Allot yourself a good 90-120 minutes for this one as it's a winner. As a sidebar, if you're into your C-list history stops, the John Dickinson Plantation is maybe a three minute drive from the museum and it's also beautifully free. read more

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Just came from there. Wonderful museum. The volunteers who devote their time have to be commended first for the service they gave their country and the time and devotion they give the museum. read more

Great place to visit and take the kids. Looking forward to when they open up again inside. It's still very interesting to walk around and visit the planes outside. read more

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My wife, my grandson and I went to this museum last week snd had a blast. There were 7-8 volunteers there to show us around the planes and military displays both inside and out. The volunteers were so nice and answered all of our questions! My grandson really loved the planes. While we there a few of the huge planes at Dover Air Force Base we're practicing take offs and Landings too. It's a free museum but they survive on donations so make sure you donate what you can. read more

This museum is awesome! The old planes are in great shape and being able to go inside some of them that have been in service is amazing. Tour guide Stan was very knowledgeable, have served in the air force himself! Highly recommend taking the tour to get the best experience. My family spent 2 hours on just the inside portion of the museum. I would plan on it being a half day or even full day experience next time. read more

It is free. You can walk the museum without a guide but they do offer tour guides for free. On the tour you can go in side some planes, go in the control tower and do some simulators. Many airplanes outsides. I think every 3rd Sat. between April- Oct they have Open Cockpit Day if it not raining. Inside is not that big but a lot to see. You can learn what planes that they were using at the DAFB. You can donate some money to them. They have a gift shop but the prices are high. For a T-shirt is can cost around $40. read more

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What a wonderful place, it's great for the kiddies and adults! So much to see and the volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable.

I have just discovered aviation museums with my three-year residence in the states. I think it's a great heritage to share and maintain, and the very few I've thus seen have been really good. This one is located in Dover and can be easily seen from the entrance of the AFB passenger terminal where I am now. Today a fellow Dover space-A traveler with car was kind enough to take me on a ride across the runway to see the museum. Along with the usual outdoor static display of aircraft, there are filled with more than 20 planes and their place in history, plus many well-illustrated and displayed exhibits within, complete with audio historian accounts by people involved in the exhibit's subjects. This adds a bit more realism and reality to the exhibit which i think is very useful. One thing I haven't seen at other museums is being able to look into the bomb bay of a B17. Bill was our tour guide, and also works as a volunteer at the Dover AFB USO. He is very informative being a good speaker, and has flying experience as a pilot so his accounts seem very real, more than just a memorized history note. The museum and all of the exhibits within have so much history and should be seen to be appreciated. The museum has ample parking outside and is located in a building that has the size of a hangar. The actual entrance however is located at the far right and around the corner. Also available are flight simulators where you can test your control of computerized aircraft, which is a big hit with kids and pilots of all ages. One visit here can easily take up a full day so plan accordingly. NO admission but I recommend a donation to awe future generations of museum visitors. There is also a small gift shop full of jackets, tee shirts, cups and pins, patches and models, and more. NOTE: Unlike some aviation museums located on military bases like that in Travis AFB CA with access limited to only military individuals and their friends/families, this museum is NOT on a base and therefore OPEN to the general public!!! PHOTOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Bring your camera if you love aeroplanes like I do!! Lots of aircraft outside so plenty to snap there. Once inside, you'll see a big drop in available light. According to the museum's website, using flash is okay but if you take a tripod, be sure to keep a close eye on those young pilots running around. Beautifully illustrated exhibits are in each corner of the museum that gives you lots of opportunities to snap to your heart's delight. I snap w/o flash to preserve the natural lighting on aircraft skin. Don't forget to capture the many interesting details around you!!! Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years read more

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Great place to take the kids especially if they love planes. A lot of history about the Air force and the planes. There are a couple of interactive Displays and inlike being able to go inside the planes. read more

Great museum, lots of planes you can go in and an air control tower you can tour. Many WW2 planes with an exceptional group of Air Force veterans volunteers who know the planes and museum inside and out. Exceptional! read more

I can't recommend this museum highly enough. Yes, the planes are the draw, but the real value is in the guided tours given by the extraordinary AMCM volunteers. During my two visits with family and friends this September, I was fortunate enough to have Michael Kessler, Lee Morelli and Dan Hall as guides. Brilliant, all three. You leave this experience with a sense of awe for what our brave military have accomplished in our past. Hopefully we will live up to their example. read more

A do not miss destination for the aviation enthusiastic. Jewel in the crown the WW ll D-Day veteran C-47 supporting the liberation of Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Volunteers are knowledgeable providing access to the aircraft and eager to share the aircraft's story. The static display of transport and refueling aircraft is extensive. Admission is free with the opportunity to donate. Please consider doing so. read more

One of the best museums in Dover! The tour guides and people who work here all love their job and all have their stories to tell about all the planes seen. They all provided a cool experience learning about things they had to offer. I would totally check this place out if you are in Dover or near! read more

This place is sooo cool!!!!!!! =D They have all different types of planes, ones that were used to fight in wars, really huge ones and different styles. Feel like you could spend a long time exploring here. Also have an indoor museum. All the guards in the area were super friendly too! :) Oh, plus -- this amazing museum is free!! :) read more

Brings back memories .I was here back in 1976 for the bicentennial celbratian . Walked the 5 k run .was fun Evan tho it was raining !! Will stop in again to take a closer look at all it has to offer !! read more

Love, love, lovvvved this place. Every aircraft is simply amazing. We're from NJ and the museum is definitely worth the trip. Rich in history and every volunteer had memories to share! It was crazy to step into one of the aircrafts...instantly transported you to what life was like during WWII and more. Michael, Operations Manager was a fantastic tour guide and wonderful to talk to! ! read more

As far as aviation museums go, this one is pretty cool. Free admission, great exhibits, and a cool collection of airplanes that are in very good condition. The inside area has a nicely preserved DC-3 and B-17 with interesting exhibits sprinkled around them. The hallway at the entrance has a great exhibit of Medal of Honor recipients. There are also a couple of fun little flight simulator setups. Though nothing that would really impress a pilot, kids seemed to get a kick out of them. Outside is the main collection of aircraft. Most of them are impressively preserved- especially since they sit out in the elements. 2 really rare birds can be seen here: the C-133 and the C-124. Also, they have a C-141 and C-130 that you can walk through. Depending on the day and time, you'll probably catch a some C-5s in the pattern right next to the museum. If you like aviation and you're in Dover, I don't see how you could not come here. Do it! read more

Excellent museum, and with free parking/admission, also a great value! For a relatively small aircraft museum, the AMC Museum possesses an impressive array of well-maintained display aircraft. Indoor equipment and interactive displays round out the great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to show you around the displays and usually have an interesting story or 2 about each particular aircraft. I've been to the museum on several occasions where a staff member has taken us out to an aircraft that we were interested in, and opened it up so that we could get a look inside. Great all-around experience. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this museum. My boyfriend and I had a chance to stop in for a couple of hours when we were in town for a work trip, and it was one of our favorite experiences of the weekend! Our tour guide (Mike) was fabulous, and was able to provide us with history and insight into the planes that we'd never have known otherwise. He was so wonderful in fact, that others who were walking around starting tagging along! I'm hoping to visit again and bring my family along, as I know that they will really appreciate the experience as well. If you're around, I highly recommend that you take the time to add this museum to your schedule. It's great for families too - lots of interactive exhibits and space outside for the kids to run around a little! read more

A very good small aviation museum run by very enthusiastic volunteers. Be sure to hook up with one of these guys, or you won't be getting onto any of the planes inside the hanger and you'll miss out on a lot of great details and stories. On the post-Labor Day Saturday morning we were there, the weather was kind of iffy and the number of visitors was thin, so only three of the planes outside were open. We were rather hoping to get inside the newly acquired VC-9C which served as Air Force One and Two from 1975 until 2011, but we had to settle for the virtual tour on the website instead. Admission is free, but as the museum operates entirely on donations, please be generous. Plan on spending a couple of hours here, depending on how many planes are open the day you visit, and on how long you spend with one of the docents. There is a gift shop with offerings of t-shirts, DVDs, some books and toys. The canteen has a vending machine with soft drinks only, but they do provide tables if you brought your own lunch/snack. read more

Very well kept and maintained museum. The entrance and parking to the museum is separate from the rest of the base, so if you follow the museum signs (or enter Air Mobility Command Museum into your GPS), you'll have no problem getting there. I suggest you take the free guided tour as the guides can take you into additional areas such as the inside of some aircraft and the previous control tower which is now attached to the museum. You can meet the tour guides as soon as you walk into the indoor part of the museum. read more

Excellent place to stop on a hot day. Great collection of planes and very educational. One of the guides gave us a nice overview of the trainers. Free admission (donations accepted). Very convenient to access off route 1. read more

Really cool museum to visit. The head of the museum opened up the C5 just for my son to go on. It's like taking a step out of today's insane world. Old timey music playing, nothing else in the vicinity around you. Loved it. Nice gift shop too if you have little ones. read more

This is a great airplane museum. Besides the planes, I loved talking with the vets who volunteer their time at the museum. I spoke with the retired loadmaster of the actual C5 that I was on. He had many great stories of 'cargo' hauling around the world. And then the gentleman who helped me in the simulator to fly an airplane. I'll be back on my visit to the area. read more

Great place for kids if they like airplanes. They have one weekend a month that the majority of the outdoor planes are open. Took a two year old on a regular weekend which was perfect for her. There were 3-4 planes open outside and she was able to sit in the cockpits. This donation based museum is better than several others I have visited. read more

Had a great time, well worth the trip. Our tour guide Pat Bucco was knowledgeable as well as entertaining. We highly recommend this museum!

Great place to bring the family to. It was nice to be able to go inside some of the aircrafts including the Vice Presidents one. Free admission, ample parking, friendly tour guides. The place is very well kept. read more