Just wow!! Talk about an extremely hidden and deeply discounted gem in Minot, North Dakota!…read more
Where do I begin? Comprised of three hangars, one large artifact room, and a lawn full of statically displayed aircraft, this museum has more than what meets the eye. Positioned a little off the main road rest this local wonder in humble silence. An inconspicuous red sign that subtly screams "Air Museum" is the only thing in the entire town that alerts individuals that such an adventure awaits them.
Our adventure begin when my family stayed for a long weekend. We had always seen the sign from the road but never made time; however, with family in town, how else is one going to fill up a four-day weekend in Minot, ND. Therefore, we decided that a few hours at this local attraction could help accomplish that goal. I was both right and wrong about my assumption. I was right in the fact that our time here definitely helped pass the time, but wrong in the arrogant thought that this was a fly-by-night establishment hanging on to life by one financial thread. This place is amazing! Filled with artifacts and aircraft that detail epochs of American history from Kitty Hawk to Operation Iraqi Freedom, this place literally has it all...once again this place is amazing.
Honestly, I could spin threads upon threads about how great this place is, and the sheer tonnage of artifacts that comprise this museum is incredible. If you're a local and have never been, go now! If you're passing through and need to fill your time with enriching substance, this is your place. However, get ready because your mind will be blown.
Admission: ages 6-17, $5; 18 and up, $10; family, $20. Yes, they even give a military discount.
Hours: Seasonal, May through mid-October; Sunday 1pm-5pm and Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm.