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Pima Air & Space Museum

6000 East Valencia Road, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ 85706
520-574-0462
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Ranked #4 of 163 attractions in Tucson
Type: Science Museums, Military Museums, Speciality Museums, Museums
Owner description: This entire museum is dedicated to the history of flight and houses one of the largest aircraft collections in the world, including World War II... more » Owner description: This entire museum is dedicated to the history of flight and houses one of the largest aircraft collections in the world, including World War II combat gliders, experimental aircraft, a B-17 "Flying Fortress" and enough other military and commercial aircraft to fascinate any aviation buff. « less
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Tucson, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I'm a USAF veteran so I LOVED THIS! Give yourself the whole day (sunscreen and water). The Boneyard tours are separate and reservations should be made.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This is really a great place to take kids to see all the different airplanes and learn about airplane/jet history. Our kids really enjoyed it all and it was a talking point for a LONG time! You can even buy some astronaut ice cream. That was a hoot. This is a definite recommended must see stop!

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

My husband planned this trip to PIMA for months, and he was not disappointed. Strolling through acres of planes and aviation history made him a happy camper. Thank goodness for cool spots to rest. I highly recommend the tram tour of the museum grounds. I lost my uncle in 1944 in France, so some of the exhibits had very special... More

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Kerkdriel, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This museum offers a roundtrip tour around the airplanes that are displayed outside. It's fully narrated by a guide that knows what he is talking about. The museum also offers trips to the boneyard but we were there on a Sunday and unfortunatelly that tour didn't go on Sundays ! So we took the first bustour on the outside terrain... More

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Newport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

You really need a whole day to take on board all that they have got here. Not only have they got hangers with a variety of planes & helicopter's but they have a plane graveyard. The volunteers that are there just love to talk about the section they are looking after, they are wonderful. The place is huge and do... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

Even if you are not an aviation buff, this is a great place to visit! The 1 hour tram tour is definitely worth the extra money. Our guide, Pete, was very pleasant, knowledgeable and added in just the right amount of humor. Especially enjoyed seeing JFK's plane, a plane used in the Berlin Lift and the Blackbird. It is definitely... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

If you are anywhere near Tucson you MUST go to this Museum!!!! Being a pilot with a serious interest in air combat this place was heaven to me. But the real interesting part is, of course, the Boneyard across the street. While the Museum is a very well put together Air Museum the highlight was the bus tour of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Well worth a visit.. The trip to the "Bone Yard" is worth the extra... Try not to go in the middle of the day... And take plenty of water...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Lots of planes to look at, even a boneyard of old planes. 5 hangars full of interesting finds. My husband and I had a blast, and it was definitely worth the trip to Tucsan.

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

My daughter is an airplane buff and she loved it! There are three air conditioned hangars full of (mostly) military aircraft from different eras. There is also available a tram tour of the 100 or more aircraft outside, with live narration by the driver. You can also take a bus tour of the military aircraft "boneyard" at nearby Davis-Monthan Air... More

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