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The Travis Air Museum is one of the Largest Collections of Military Aircraft on the West Coast.
Located an hour from San Francisco or Sacramento, the Travis Air Museum has 35 aircraft on display, assorted exhibits on military aviation, a gift shop, and picnic area.
Museum of Military Aviation History: The Museum has a representative collection of American military aircraft from various periods: fighters, bombers, trainers, cargo and liaison aircraft. Its exhibits showcase Jimmy Doolittle and the Tokyo Raiders, the 15th AF in WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Consairways story, the Berlin Airlift, and the history of Travis AFB with special emphasis on the Korean war, the war in Vietnam and other significant military missions.
Additional Attractions: Other exhibits include a space capsule for children, air force uniforms, the nose of a WWII glider, WWII aircraft recognition models, a link trainer, aircraft engines, and the cockpits of a T-28, a T-37, and a F-100.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Federal holidays. Air park hours: Every day until dark. Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available. Call the office for information. Gift shop in the museum. Picnic area next door. Free admission.
Directions: Interstate 80 to Airbase Parkway exit. Airbase Parkway east to the main gate of Travis AFB.
Those who do not have a US Government ID should call the Visitors' Center at the main gate (424-1462) or the museum to check on current security conditions for entry. All visitors must present their auto registration and driver's license to the guard at the Visitors' Center and all visitors aged 18 or older must have a photo ID. If you have a rental car, present the keys.
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Indoor exhibits: Piper L-4 "Grasshopper," BT-13 "Valiant," Stinson L-5 "Sentinel," PT-19, AT-17 "Bobcat," "Hound Dog" missile, target drone, ultra-light aircraft, Link trainer, B-29 restoration, Tuskegee Airmen, WW II jeep, principles of flight, WW I overview, military aviation between the wars, AF uniforms, WW II WACO glider (nose section), 15th AF in WW II, Jimmy Doolittle, ball turret, Consairways, WW II aircraft recognition models, CBI, Berlin Airlift, heritage photographs, medal of honor, nose art, humanitarian airlift, history of Travis, "Fat Man" atomic bomb, aircraft engines (including a giant C-5 engine), the crash of General Travis in 1950, T-28, T-37, and F-100 cockpits, Travis during the Korean War and Vietnam War, Space program.
Outdoor exhibits:
Bombers
-A-26K "Counter Invader"
-B-29 "Superfortress"
-B-52
Fighters
-F-4C "Phantom II"
-F-84F "Thunderstreak"
-F-86L "Sabre"
-F-101B "Voodoo"
-F-102A "Delta Dagger"
-F-104A "Starfighter"
-F-105D "Thunderchief"
Transports
-C-45 "Expediter"
-C-54 "Skymaster"
-C-56 "Lodestar"
-C-118 "Liftmaster"
-C-119 "Flying Boxcar"
-C-124 "Globemaster II"
-C-131 "Samaritan"
-C-140 "Jetstar"
-C-7 "Caribou"
-C-123 "Provider"
-C-141B "Starlifter"
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Observation
-O-2A "Skymaster"
-U-3A "Blue Canoe"
-LC-126
Trainers
-T-39A "Sabreliner"
-AT-11 "Kansan"
Helicopters
-H-21B "Work Horse"
-CH-34 "Choctaw"
Rescue
HH-16 "Albatross"
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Question: How do I get on base to see the museum and aircraft exhibits?
Answer: It depends if you have a US Government ID. See the information on the Visitor Info page.
Question: I do not have a US Government ID. Is that a problem?
Answer: If you do not have a US Government ID, you should call the Visitors' Center at the main gate (424-1462) or the museum to check on current security conditions for entry.
Question: How do I get a docent led tour of Travis Air Museum?
Answer: For visitors without a military ID, the Museum staff can sometimes provide an escort service as a courtesy. Please telephone the museum office in advance: (707) 424-5605
Question: What documents will I need to present at the base gate?
Answer: All visitors must present their auto registration and driver's license to the guard at the Visitors' Center and all visitors aged 18 or older must have a photo ID. If you have a rental car, present the keys.
Question: Can we arrange to hold a retirement or reunion celebration/banquet at the museum?
Answer: Absolutely, you can. Please contact the museum staff at (707) 424-5605.
Question: I want to volunteer to help. Who should I contact?
Answer: If you're interested, please call the Museum office at (707) 424-5605. We look forward to hearing from you. From docents to artisans, mechanics to shop keepers, we appreciate the gift of time and talent.
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Museum: (707) 424-5605
Gift Shop: (707) 424-4450 |
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