What you will see

Plan one to three hours for your Florida Air Museum visit. All buildings are accessible and have parking available. Minimal walking is required, and wheelchairs are available.

Aircraft - The Museum displays a wide variety of vintage aircraft, ultralights, experimental homebuilts, air racers, military, aerobatic and factory-built aircraft from all eras. The aircraft are supplemented by an interesting collection of engines from WWI to the present day.

Exhibits -

Howard Hughes Aviation Collection

Florida Aviation History

Florida Aviation Hall of Fame

Lakeland in WWII

Tuskeegee Airmen

Women in Aviation

Rocketry and Space

Golden Age of Air Racing

Charles Lindbergh

“An Airman’s World” photographic exhibit

Travelling exhibits throughout the year - check back for the next opening 

Flight simulators

Restoration - The Buehler Restoration Skills Center is open when volunteers are actively working on aircraft restoration projects being prepared for display or perhaps even a return to flight! Museum visitors may observe their work and talk with these talented craftsmen about the current project underway. Please check with the Museum receptionist for more information.

Library - The Florida Air Museum Library and Archives houses a collection of more than 6,000 aviation books, 27,000 magazines and 40,000 photos, providing the basis for a future historical research center. Although not regularly open to Museum visitors due to extremely limited space, those with a particular interest may contact Librarian Milt Voigt in advance to arrange access for research.

Gifts of Flight - The gift shop features a large selection of aviation-themed merchandise including unique apparel, jewelry, gifts, books and pilot supplies.