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Hangar 25 Air Museum

4.7(232)Museum

About Hangar 25 Air Museum

Hangar 25 Air Museum, situated at 1911 Apron Dr in Big Spring, stands as a fascinating destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Boasting a notable 4.7-star rating from 232 Google reviews, this military museum welcomes visitors with completely free admission. Housed inside an impressive and historic hangar that is cool to explore, the facility offers an engaging glimpse into the old Webb AFB, where bomber pilots were once trained for service in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Inside and outside the building, guests can discover wonderful static display aircraft, highlighted by an awesome B-52 that visitors can actually enter to sit directly in the pilot's seat. The small museum remains very clean and thoughtfully maintained, packing in an abundance of history across its well-presented exhibits. A friendly, knowledgeable staff assists guests throughout their time there, with memorable personal tours led by Ms Martha. While exploring the base, visitors can also check out the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which features aircraft and a tank.

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Lisa C.

6 months ago

5.0

If you’re anywhere near this area, do yourself a favor and check out Hangar 25. This place is an absolute hidden gem. I couldn’t believe admission is free, especially considering how much history is packed inside. What really made the visit unforgettable was the private tour from Ms Martha. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and brings the stories to life in a way that’s both personal and powerful. You can tell she genuinely cares about preserving the legacy of the people who served. This museum does a fantastic job of honoring the heroes who fought for our country during WWII. It’s not just a collection of artifacts but a meaningful, immersive experience that helps you truly understand their sacrifices. Just a few minutes away, there’s also a Vietnam Veterans memorial that’s well worth a visit. It’s a great reflective space to bring the younger generation to help them connect with & appreciate the sacrifices made across different eras. Highly recommend stopping by. It’s a special place that deserves way more recognition.

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Belynda Warner

6 months ago

5.0

I LOVE this place. The history in the small, but well presented and very clean museum is fascinating and offers a glimpse of the old Webb AFB. Bomber pilots were trained here for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Exhibits are well presented. The hangar itself is even historic, and cool to be inside. Even the grounds surrounding the hangar are historic. The highlight for me was climbing to a B-52 nose and sitting in the seats belonging to the 6 positions and pretending to take off and eject. Like a kid in a candy store, or a former air force reservist having a blast in an iconic plane... that was me. The price is right, too - FREE! Support them through their fun gift shop - they have a delightful collection of stickers and t-shirts, plus nostalgic toys and other things you can't live without. And if you are visiting in an RV - they are a wonderful Harvest Host with plenty of parking, some areas very well lit. There is nothing like sleeping next to jets alongside a runway.

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RB Johnson

3 months ago

5.0

Great museum! Wonderful static display aircraft inside and outside. Awesome B-52 you can enter and actually sit in the pilots seat. The hangar itself is amazing. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Also check out the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the base with aircraft and a tank.

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Abraham

11 months ago

5.0

A small free aircraft museum with few exhibits but great. Our teenaged boys were thrilled about being able to climb inside the B52 cockpit. Martha and Amber were great. A small gift shop with very reasonably priced gifts. A must see if you’re traveling by I-20 west of Dallas. The only issue was Google map took us to the wrong side of the museum so we had to drive around to find the entrance side.

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T M

2 years ago

5.0

I appreciated the introduction from the attendant. The museum is not really big but it's full of history. The two cockpits that are available to sit in were great. I'm glad I stopped in, and they have this free to the public.