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    Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

    4.4 (108 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Grace S.

    Went for a little day trip and had so much fun! A lot of the planes you can go in and see different parts of the interior! The Hubble telescope has its own exhibit right now that is a lot of reading so idk how much young kids would enjoy it but it is very interesting! We did the extra "star show" but I think their amphitheater was closed for repair or something because they had a blow up replacement one which was not as impressive! Tickets were like $16 per person

    Hayley N.

    I like to try to visit the SAC at least once a year. My toddler has recently taken up a big interest in planes, so this most recent time was definitely a highlight for her. It's amazing how many aircraft's they house here at the museum and how knowledgeable the staff is. I love that there is so much to look at and their exhibits can capture the attention of people of all ages. My daughter's personal favorite exhibit piece is most definitely the open cockpit. She loves all of the lights and the broadcast sounds. My favorite part of the museum is honestly the bathrooms. I know that's such an odd thing to say, but they are so cool! They really thought of everything to make you feel like you are in space. We also had the opportunity to eat at the cafe. I ordered chicken strips and fries to share with my toddler. The chicken was excellent for a quick meal and I thought everything on the menu was priced fairly affordably. We can't wait to visit again!

    Maddy V.

    I have fond memories of visiting this museum as a child; I grew up an Air Force brat, and going with my Dad was like having my own personal tour guide, so I have had a long relationship with the Strategic Air Command Museum. We moved back to NE recently, and they have since made this museum an essential must-visit. Although it is a little drive out from Omaha, we bring all of our guests here and have even purchased the yearly family pass. There is something for everyone at this museum, and is entertaining for all ages and audiences. The exhibits have informative signage to explain what you're looking at, and the tour guides and staff are the best. There have been multiple instances of staff approaching me or my party to offer insight on something we are looking at, and it has always made the experience even more valuable. There is a food court and gift shop, both of which have many options, and truly something for everyone. There are also flight simulator rides that seem to be pretty popular; they usually have a line but maybe next time I will test it out. I would highly recommend taking a visit here, and if you or your family is military-connected, taking advantage of the discounts they offer!

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    Dan I.

    Very cool museum. All inside and easy to walk around. You can go inside a few planes. They have a gift shop and a little eatery. You can also pay extra to ride the virtual rides which are amazing and very inexpensive.

    Hunter P.

    Great way to spend half a day near Omaha. Two massive spaces filled with aircraft and spacecraft, exhibits, and more. Fairly priced for entry and their onsite cafe was cheap! The temporary Star Wars exhibit was a nice bonus!

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    Chun M.

    This is a pretty AweSoMe museum! I'm a big fan of aviation museums and have been looking for an excuse to come to Nebraska. So with our nephew graduating this year in Omaha, I was set to get on a plane. The museum is about 30 miles SW of Omaha, so it's an easy drive down I-80. The namesake Strategic Air Command is a Cold War division of the U.S. Air Force consisting of the bombers and missiles in defense of the USA for almost 50 years, but has been defunct since 1992. You might remember the 1955 Jimmy Stewart movie of the same name. The relics from its history were formed into a museum that was previously located at nearby Offutt AFB, but now has its own location outside of Ashland. Free parking is ample and as you drive up, you see the full size B-1A bomber guarding the entrance. Then you see the Atlas missile stationed at the building entrance. Inside, you come face to nose with an SR-71 Blackbird, famous for its Mach 3 reconnaissance missions. From there, you branch off into 2 hangars that house relics from jet fighters, all the way up to the monstrous B-36 Peacemaker bomber, one of only 2 on display in the country. Other ubiquitous aircraft like the B-17 Flying Fortress & B-29 Superfortress of WWII and the still serving 70 yr old B-52 Stratofortress are represented here. Most of the floor space is dedicated to the giant bombers, but many of the smaller aircraft are hung up in the rafters like the U-2 spy plane. I was told the newest aircraft on display is the MQ-1 Predator drone that you might have seen recently on TV operating in Afghanistan and Iraq. There are also other aircraft currently being restored in an adjacent hangar like the F-117 stealth fighter and an Avro Vulcan, a British strategic bomber from the 60's. There is a ton of history to be learned here, if you spend the time. You can pre-buy tickets on their website or purchase them at the front desk, with a regular adult ticket price of $16. Because of its remote location, it's never crowded either, which suits me just fine, because I don't like having random people in my plane photos. Definitely worth the time and money! Don't forget to visit the great gift shop on the way out.

    The car show added a whole new dimension of not being able to move!!
    Cindy P.

    Maybe it was the car show going on at the same time that made it a bit too confusing and overwhelming, not sure! The airplanes on display and the information throughout the 2 floors of the museum is a lot to take in already so adding another "museum" of sorts made it hard to take it all in! There's a ton of history to absorb and even some fun simulators and VR adventures to go on. The blow up Planetarium show should definitely be included in admission price, it's not worth it's own ticket! If you enjoy military aircraft, this is probably the most comprehensive museum out there!

    Jess H.

    Brought my kid to the SAC Museum today. What a nostalgic adventure. He loved running around the giant room checking out any and every air craft there was to see. He had so many questions and I loved that it became a mini science and history lesson. They definitely have kids in mind because they have all sorts of interactive stations where kids can build and create. It even looked like they were building a Minecraft area which will for sure go over well with the kids. Their cafe never ceases to impress with so many options for kids. Bonus that I was able to use an Omaha Public Library partnership pass to come for free!

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    Sonia M.

    Super cool place for all ages. Our friends want to go here while visiting and we were more than impressed. There are so many cool planes, exhibits and lots of history to learn about. The coolest thing is all the fun interactive stuff they have to immerse you in the environment. It really gives you a feeling for what it's like. I recommend bringing your children because they will have a blast and learn at the same time. We now have another place to add to our list.

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    Bee W.

    There's a lot to see and interact with at the museum. From aircraft to spacecraft to the human stories behind the scenes and the interactive experiences, you can spend a long time in here. I watched some of the film playing in the theatre and heard some of the information provided by the tour guide, Mike Howard. He had a lot of interesting information about the aircraft and the engineering marvels behind them. And best of all, it was free. I wish I could have done the whole tour but my party wanted to leave. I did climb into the back of a C-119G transport and peer into the cockpit of a B29. And made a sign at the lumen area in the kids zone. Purchased some Nebraska made chocolate and coins from the gift shop. The women's restroom on the first floor had a cool ceiling of 'stars' and a video game outside the entrance. The staff were friendly and personable at the front desk and gift shop. What a fun experience. There's a cafe if you need a snack and even an area with picnic tables to sit at with your own snacks. Recommend!

    SAC security uniforms
    Maynard S.

    Wonderful museum filed with planes and artifacts from the SAC and Cold War. Planes, drones, rockets, exhibits, gift store....interactive displays for the kids, restaurant and souvenir shop...recommended

    Cashea S.

    What a fun museum! We had some time to kill so drove out to the museum from Lincoln. It's a short drive and totally worth it if you have any interest in aviation. The museum had lots of static displays and even had hands on activities. The klekos section (rivets) was the favorite station for us adults while there was stations for kids to build and play. The displays were well informed and easy to understand. They were doing remodeling of some stations, but there was still plenty to see and do with some areas revised. We spent a good 2-3 hours at the museum because there was that much to do and read. The gift shop is not overpriced and they have a good variety of gifts for all. Worth a stop if you are nearby!

    Nose of bomber plane where machine gunner sat.
    Bryan A.

    My wife had been hesitant to visit SAC; however, I asked several times, then she spoke with people who had gone there, and finally I got a positive reply. After our visit, she admitted that she had enjoyed herself. That's high praise indeed! The exhibits are professionally done, varied, and extensive. There is something for those of all ages to see and do. And we did see people of all ages there -- even on a rainy Monday that probably kept some folks sitting inside at home. We loved the variety and sheer numbers of aircraft -- so many and from different eras too! Just getting all those planes in the display areas would have been a Tetris feat... We liked being able to go inside some of them or view through plastic windows to appreciate the cramped spaces that pilots and crew dealt with. We bought tickets for the planetarium show; but didn't think it was worth the additional $3 (senior) or $5 (adult) price. That was mostly about observatories in Chile -- which could probably be seen for free on the Internet. I had hoped for something about stars or constellations that could have been shown on the roof of that small inflatable dome. That part aside, it was a fascinating visit. The sections telling about astronauts were quite informative. The sections giving details about various wars were also very interesting. Another section that I really enjoyed were the Armed Forces specialty football uniforms that ringed the lobby area around the gift shop. BTW, there are some very nice items to purchase in that gift shop.

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    World class. Well worth a day trip. Been to many air museums.. this rates among the best. Obviously great management. A must see!

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