Pima Air & Space Museum
Pima Air & Space Museum6000 E Valencia Rd | |
| The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest privately funded air museums in the world and home of the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. Exhibits include those on aviators, vintage aircraft, engines, uniforms, insignia, model aircraft, etc. The collection of aircraft include a replica of the Wright Flyer, an SR-71 Blackbird, several B-52s, B-29, B-24, Super Guppy, Bumblebee (home built), as well as 206 commercial, military and general aviation aircraft. | |
| Location: | On Valencia Road just east of Interstate I-10, exit 267. Four miles east of Tucson International Airport. |
| Parking: | Ample parking for cars, buses, motor homes, etc. |
| Hours of Operation: | Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last admittance at 4:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| Admission Fees: | $9.75 Adults $8.75 Seniors/Active Duty Military $6.00 Juniors, 7-12 Free for children 6 and under. Tram Tours and Flight Simulator rides are an additional $3.00. |
| Membership: | Yes |
| Handicapped Access: | Yes |
| Lunch Facilities: | Snack bar on premises. |
| Gift Shop: | books, T-shirts, models, posters and a wide variety of aviation-related items. |
| Contact Person: | Deputy Director of Education, (520) 618-4821 |
| Arranging a Visit: | Reservations are required for both guided and self-guided tours. You must reserve at least four weeks in advance for docent-led tours. No fee is charged for children in school groups and non-profit agencies. One adult is required for every 10 children. Additional adults over the requirement will be charged $5.00 per adult. |
| Other Resources: | A research library containing technical manuals, books, magazines, etc. is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Summer children's programs offered. Speakers available for club meetings and school outreach presentations. Tram Tours every half hour between 10 and 3, and every hour during the summer. |