Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

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Ken S.

12/08/2017

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This museum is well worth a visit. It was better than we expected. In addition to a top-notch B-17, there were a lot of unique and personally-interesting exhibits. Planes I've seen nowhere else included a huge B-36 and a tiny XF-85 fighter/escort designed to be released from a "parent" bomber (an unsuccessful experiment, ultimately).

As a kid, my dad saw a wing tank fall off of a jet fighter in Corpus Christi, TX. When I saw the F-84 Thunderjet at the museum, I realized for the first time that it must have been the fighter my dad had spoken of so many years ago. That was cool.

Our favorite part of the visit was a tour given by a volunteer who had piloted B-36s and B-52s. It's not every day, or every visit to a museum, that you get to hear first-hand stories that bring the planes to life. The way he remembered the men he had lost was very touching. I highly recommend taking the tour if you can.

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Phone: (402) 944-3100

Address: 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Website: http://www.sasmuseum.com

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General Info

Strategic Air & Space Museum is regarded as one of the nation's leading facilities of its kind, the museum houses an extensive collection of aircraft, missiles and spacecraft, including the B-1, B-52, FB-111 and Vulcan bombers; a MiG-21 fighter jet; an SR-71 high-speed reconnaissance plane; and an Apollo 009 space capsule. The history of the nation's Strategic Air Command also is presented. In the restoration hangar's observation gallery visitors may watch warplanes being restored for display. A 200-seat multimedia theater presents educational films. Virtual-reality flight simulators and science demonstrations also are featured. Traveling exhibits and events are offered throughout the year. Food is available. Motion Rides is$5 per person. Planetarium show times 10:30AM, 1:30PM and 3:30PM daily ticket prices varies. Special Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Hours: 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

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TollFree: (800) 358-5029

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cash, all major credit cards

Amenities

Parking is free, wheelchairs available, electric scooter available first come-first serve basis for a fee

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http://www.sasmuseum.com

http://strategicairandspace.com

http://strategicairandspacemuseum.com

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Parking: Lot

Good for Kids: Yes