Address: | 755 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA |
Phone: | +1 719-637-7559 |
Site: | worldwariiaviation.org |
Rating: | 4.8 |
Working: | Closed 10AM–4PM Closed 10AM–4PM Closed 10AM–4PM Closed |
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Jeremy Cote
One of the best WWII museums that I have the been to. A must see for any American. It takes you back to our greatest hour where we not only shone but made history. Its a shame this era is going by the wayside. I went and did the tour today and Jack, a retired AF pilot was amazing in his storying telling and knowledge. The best part of the place was the close proximity you can be with the aircraft and the fact they all fly or will fly soon. Bottom line: Best money you can spend in CS. Take your children there so we dont let this amazing feat of human courage be forgotten.
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kemily yoder
My husband and I visited the museum on March 16th while in Colorado Springs celebrating our anniversary. It was by far the best part of our whole trip. Our guide, I believe his name was Josh is an active soldier at Fort Carson, volunteered at the museum and was very knowledgeable about World War II. He obviously is very interested in the subject and gave us very detailed accounts of the events leading up to and through the war. The planes are amazing! To see what they start with and what they end up with is truly amazing. We would highly recommend this museum.
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Dave Freese
This museum was amazing. We went there on our vacation to see WW II aircraft. We did see beautiful aircraft however the best part was the history shared on the guided tour. My entire family, including the kids, were attentive and truly interested in the tour. The passion and knowledge of the entire staff was evident. This is a first class museum and I am greatfull for individuals who work so diligently at preserving the history of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Go to this museum and donate to their cause.
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Brent Panem
One of the best WWII museums. All the old planes. Because an actual WWII veteran was in my group, we were allowed to enter back storage closets and private hangars and restoration labs. For the same reason, we were able to see some original, unrestored planes and parts. And get this - we were able to touch a piece of the USS Arizona (a rusted old piece)! Awesome!
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Alexandra Longacre
The museum has a lot of really awesome history on display. A real highlight was the tour. My family and I took a tour with Don on our recent visit. The tour was a couple of hours, but Don kept us interested the entire time. After that visit, any guides we saw in Colorado were jokingly referred to as "ok, but no Don."
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Edward Merrill
This is a great place for the airplane buff and is well worth the tour price. Seeing how they rebuild old aircraft is amazing as is the propeller factory there. The aircraft are beautiful and you can get up close to them. There are some areas that they ask you not to photograph.
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Geneva Cienega
We came in from Texas and saw the museum, we decided to go and it ended up being one of our most educational and fun experiences! Everyone was so nice and pleasurable. We even did a flight stimulator! Definitely would go again and its so much more fun when you do it with a guide!!
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digidragon1
A living museum. This place was amazing. The history was personal and rich. The entrance is awkward, but the two buildings for the museum are very well kept. I took my family and extended family twice. Definitely worth going back ever few months as it changes.
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Ed S
Amazing, clean, friendly and priced right! The restoration part of the tour is so cool. My tour guide Tim was knowledgeable and very professional. The unique items in the gift shop are made from non restorable aircraft parts & original art.
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Gage C
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of fully-restored, authentic aircraft (including some lesser-known ones that were created at the end of the war). Great way for history and aviation buffs to kill a few hours.
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Scott and Karen Briggs
Outstanding tour!!! Our guide Dave was well-informed, willing to take questions, and sincerely interested in the museum and its success. Lots of planes and even more stories. A great way to spend a couple of hours.
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joseph gaines
Great local museum. Awesome tour of restoration facility. Very knowledgeable staff. Some very rare aircraft (P-47D, P-38F, F7F, F2F)...all are immaculately maintained and flyable. Plan 2 hours for the tour.
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Casey Jensen
This place is awesome! They have a lot of original WWII aircraft that are all operational and refurbished. They also have a lot of displays about the armament and engines contained on these planes.
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Bruce W Moore
Large collection of beautifully restored, flight-ready planes. Lots of ancillary historical items and news. Full size mechanical biplane flight simulator. Friendly knowledgeable docents.
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MICHELE DART
I had a horrible experience with an older female administrator. The faculty was awesome and the gentlemen who showed us around were great. But due to bet attitude I doubt I will return!
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Alisha Stone
I work at the airport.. never been here but I every weekend I have at least 10 people looking for the museum that had their GPS take them to the airport? They need more signage!!!!!
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Trevor Herr
Absolutely love this place. My hands down favorite museum in Colorado Springs. The staff is great, place has so many things to look at, and it packs a whole lot of history.
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Christy Barzellay
The staff was absolutely amazing and informative! Planes are amazing and most of them still fly on a regular basis! They have multiple simulators. It was great family fun!
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Thom Wat
Outstanding Warbird & history Museum! All but one plane is flown regularly - be sure to schedule a tour with a Docent and spend a few hours here - you wont regret it!!
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Mark Craig
Great museum with a fascinating tour of the hangar where they do reconstructions on WWII-era planes. Informative guides and docents really add to your experience.
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Ron Salazar
Took the whole family. We loved it. It is a bit small but packed full of info. The tour guide was great. Very informative. Would recommend it to all my friends.
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Michael Demonbrun
The guided tour was super informative and awesome. They take you next door to the restoration hanger. And Gene was incredibly informative. Great experience.
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Frank Douglas
Fantastic experience! The whole family had a great time and the volunteers were great!! I would highly suggest getting the guided tour, super interesting!!!
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Tomek D.
Kann man sich mal anschauen wenn man sich dafür interessiert
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Reg Roark
Awesome! Great collection of ww2 everything and its amazing to see all the aircraft in flying condition. A must see for any ww2 buff!
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EnlighT enmenT
Les was excellent, he spent a lot of time mouth my sons and I. Thank you Les and and EVERYONE else, we had such a fantastic time!!!
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William Taylor19251
There is many planes with great history behind them and there are really cool military vehicles. This is the best Mersin Ive been to
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Alexander Brown
Visited this museum on vacation, and enjoyed it. A very well put together museum, that keeps you interested all the way through.
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Paul Talbert
Lots of historical items, interactive things for the kids, takes a couple of times to see everything. Great group of volunteers!
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Walter Ivan Guajardo
This place is amazing if you love the history of ww2 like me,and the planes they have here are beautiful and look mean
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Todde Ohanjanians
Great place! Just wish the restoration hangar was available for self guided, but I suppose thats not feasible.
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Adam Hanson
Amazing place! Everyone is super nice and willing to answer any questions. The restoration area is super cool.
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J Trovas
If you love history and you love planes, this place is a MUST. One of many hidden gems in Colorado Springs.