Contact: Dr. Jim Griffin
Phone: (205) 833-8226
Fax: (205) 836-2439

Explore the South's Aviation History Up Close at Birmingham’s Southern Museum of Flight!
Birmingham, AL. Welcome to the world of vintage aircraft, awesome engines, world-class models and legendary aviation pioneers! Eight decades of aviation history await you at the Southern Museum of Flight.

You will see the machines that helped the world take to the skies. Aircraft on display include one of Delta Air Line's first planes, a Huff Daland crop duster, a 1912 Curtiss Pusher replica, a Wright Flyer replica, a Fokker DVII, an A-12 Blackbird and F- 4 jet fighter.

But we're more than just aircraft. The museum also houses aviation memorabilia, including WWI German fighter pilot gloves, a landing light used by the Wright Brothers at their Montgomery flying school, artifacts from the “Flying Tigers” of World War II, and a spectacular hand-built eleven foot model of the WWII aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, you’ll find an entire library in the museum's hundreds of historic photos. The images include Birmingham's first flying fields, the Alabama Air National Guard, women in aviation and the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame at the museum honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to aviation in Alabama.

The Kids Hangar allows even the youngest pilot to try his wings. In addition, groups can investigate what makes an airplane fly at one of the museum's Just Plane Science & History programs or tours. Families can enjoy a Just Plane Fun Saturday public program or schedule a birthday party. Programs include Paper Planes, Experimental Gliders, Kite Making, Model Building, I Wanna To Be A Pilot, and Learn to Fly activities.

Museum Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays

Admission:
Adults - $5
Seniors and students - $4
Active military free.
Children, age three and under are admitted free.
Group rates are available.

How to Find Us:
The Southern Museum of Flight is located at 4343 73rd Street North, two blocks east of Birmingham International Airport. From Interstate 20/59, take the Airport Boulevard exit and follow the signs to the museum.

For More Information:
Phone: (205) 833-8226
Fax: (205) 836-2439

Photos
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Southern Museum of Flight Building with F-4 Phantom Jet



Early Aviation Hangar

Early Aviation Hangar

Model Gallery

Model Gallery

Just Plane Fun Programs

WWI artifacts

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