The Pima Air and Space Museum is a very unique and interesting place to visit. With over 160 planes, 100,000 square feet of hangar space, and home to years of our Nation's aerospace history, it is a must-see if in the Tucson area. Some of the specialties at the museum are three B-52 bombers, JFK's old Air Force One and an SR-71 Blackbird, still the fastest jet in the world.
They offer tram tours or walking tours and, with both, you get to see all of the planes on the facility. With five hangars offering displays in addition to the vast numbers of aircraft, you will need to allot at least three hours to tour the entire facility, but it is well worth it. The tram tour makes things a little easier and it adds an additional $5 to the admission charge. Admission fees are as follows: June-October; Adults (ages 13 and up) $11.75, Children ages 7-12 $8.00, Seniors, AAA, Military $9.75. November-May; Adults (ages 13 and up) $13.50, Seniors, AAA, Military $10.75, Children ages 7-12 $9.00. Children 6 and under are always free. There are additional price breaks for large tour groups.
From the F-4 Phantom to the F-105 Thunderchief and the B-52 to the SR-71, the museum is a fantastic example of the jets that fought and kept our nation free as well as a few examples of those they fought against.
This museum is one of a kind and I would suggest it to adults and children alike for an eye-opening, different look at our history. There is plenty for the kids to do as well.
One word of caution: if you go, try to do so early as it does get hot and remember to drink lots of water. There is an excellent gift shop as well as a snack bar/cafe called Thunderbird's Cafe that has good food.
by mh75 on April 30, 2007
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 East Valencia Road Tucson, Arizona 85706
(520) 574-0462