National Museum of the US Air Force

This museum is an absolute must visit for anyone with even a passing interest in military aviation. The entire gamut of the history of the USAF is covered, from the earliest WWI biplanes to the F-22 to a display of tactical nuclear missiles to an Apollo and Gemini space capsule.

You absolutely must visit this museum if you have the chance.

Fantastic museum for anyone who loves military history, flight history, and even fairly current amazing aircraft! On par with Smithsonian Air & Space Museum! My husband was in heaven & I found plenty to keep me interested! Even children will have intetest in all the actual planes/rockets/bombers, etc. right in front of them!!!!

By far the best museum in the Dayton area. The museum part is great, and gets 4/5 but the hangar is by far the better part for me.

The presidential planes are here. Of course military jets of all sizes and types, including some hard to find.

Be warned though that the female persuasion, I've found, are less than enthused.

My favorite plane in the entire museum is the F-117A. I've always been a fan of the Nighthawk, as it is a technological wonder. The entire museum experience is terrific if you're at all into air planes. I can't wait to take my boys and watch their heads explode with excitement.

I have gone there several times. As a history buff and fan of aviation this is a must for any like minded travelers. The sheer volume of planes and artifacts is astounding.

One of the absolute best museums in not only the midwest but the entire country. A close 2nd, maybe an equal, to even the Smithsonian. Make time to visit the Presidential Hangar and you can even see some old Air Force 1s. The best part? IT'S FREE!!!

Must see. Make sure you get there early and dedicate at least 2 hours for the museum.

Superbly well-done museum. If you’re interested in aviation or military history, this is your place. Free admission and a bunch of movies (for a small fee). We got there for the Memphis Belle exhibit, and it was awesome!

The most impressive collection of military aircraft I've ever seen. We live in Virginia and have been to the Smithsonian in DC and the Udvar-Hazy and I personally think this museum is way better. Take the guided tours if you can. The guide are super knowledgeable. 4 hangers packed with aircraft from all eras. The new hanger 4 had the retired presidential Air Force 1 that you can walk through. You need to make sure you have time. I would guess an hour per hanger if doing self-guided. We will definitely return because we ran out of time. Best of all is that it's free.

This museum was absolutely fantastic! A must see...and be sure to allow yourself plenty of time.