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Air Force Flight Test Museum

The Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards preserves flight-test history from World War II to the present through more than 85 historic test and prototype aircraft, propulsion systems, missiles, life-support equipment, technical drawings, test reports, wind-tunnel models and personal memorabilia. Admission is free, and the existing Edwards museum is open Tuesday–Friday 9:30–16:30 only to visitors with current base access; it is closed to the general public. The Flight Test Historical Foundation says a new public museum is anticipated in 2026, but no opening date is confirmed. The Blackbird Airpark annex at 2503 E Avenue P, Palmdale is open Friday–Sunday 11:00–16:00 and displays an SR-71A, A-12, D-21 and U-2. Confirm current hours, base access and any closure notices before travel. Main museum address: 405 S. Rosamond Boulevard, Edwards AFB, California 93524, United States.

Air Force Flight Test Museum

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Name
Air Force Flight Test Museum
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Type
museum

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Description
The Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards preserves flight-test history from World War II to the present through more than 85 historic test and prototype aircraft, propulsion systems, missiles, life-support equipment, technical drawings, test reports, wind-tunnel models and personal memorabilia. Admission is free, and the existing Edwards museum is open Tuesday–Friday 9:30–16:30 only to visitors with current base access; it is closed to the general public. The Flight Test Historical Foundation says a new public museum is anticipated in 2026, but no opening date is confirmed. The Blackbird Airpark annex at 2503 E Avenue P, Palmdale is open Friday–Sunday 11:00–16:00 and displays an SR-71A, A-12, D-21 and U-2. Confirm current hours, base access and any closure notices before travel. Main museum address: 405 S. Rosamond Boulevard, Edwards AFB, California 93524, United States.
Elevation
0
Established Year
2,000
Latitude
34.917187
Location
Longitude
-117.940882
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government
Runway Count
0
Runway Length
0

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Creation Time
August 29, 2025 at 11:27:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 03:33:15 UTC