Strategic Air and Space Museum

In 1959, the commander of SAC, General Thomas S. Power, authorized a museum for SAC bombers at Offutt. Although not undertaken until the early 1970s, the museum was a Leo A. Daly design, as was the second generation SAC Museum completed in 1998 at an off-base site between Omaha and Lincoln (and jointly designed with Butler Manufacturing).

                                                      The LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD

A 21st Century Aerospace Museum

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) Museum stands as a tribute to the men and women of SAC who safeguarded liberty around the globe for nearly 50 years. The story of SAC and its people is preserved for future generations within the walls of this extraordinary world-class facility.

Regarded as the nation's foremost facility of its kind, the $29.5 million museum opened on May 16, 1998, and preserves the 31 aircraft and 6 missiles on display for future generations. The Museum is a 300,000 square foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a Museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar. The glass atrium is a breathtaking structure constructed of 525 glass panels that encase the awesome Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The two aircraft display hangars protect the aircraft collection and exhibits from harsh outdoor elements. We participate in an exhibit exchange program with other national museums and display them in the traveling exhibit area. The children's interactive gallery is both entertaining and educational, and features audiovisual programs and activities for children of all ages. Visitors can purchase souvenirs, gifts and educational items from the Museum store, and refresh themselves at the Plane Food snack bar. A unique feature of the Museum gives visitors the opportunity to watch the restoration of warplanes as technicians prepare them for display.

The Former SAC Museum at Offutt Air Base in Bellevue, Nebraska

The Strategic Air Command Museum moved to a new world-class facility in 1998 and houses an outstanding collection of restored aircraft, including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and the U-2. The museum is located just off of Interstate 80 at the exit 426 interchange, midway between the Nebraska cities of Omaha and Lincoln. The $29.5 million museum houses the 31 aircraft and 6 missiles on display. The two aircraft display hangars protect the aircraft collection and exhibits from harsh outdoor elements.

The Museum promotes education through curriculum and resource development in aviation and aerospace topics. Our goal is to assist teachers in applying high-interest topics to various areas of study at all grade levels. We have programs designed for schools to promote various aeronautical fields of study and encourage participation through formal school group tours and classroom activities.

The Museum is also a showplace that is available for all types of businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for meetings, parties, social gatherings, and seminars. Our centralized location is ideal for organizations from both Omaha and Lincoln, as well as for national reunions or gatherings.

The Museum is situated on an expansive site just off of Interstate 80 at the exit 426 interchange, midway between the Nebraska cities of Omaha and Lincoln. This area is an excellent recreational attraction for families because of the neighboring Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Platte River State Park, and Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari.

                          The Strategic Air Command Museum
The Strategic Air Command (SAC) Museum stands as a tribute to the men and women of SAC who safeguarded liberty around the globe for nearly 50 years. The story of SAC and its people is preserved for future generations within the walls of this extraordinary world-class facility

On May 19th, 2001 because of Armed Forces Day, there will be free admisssion to the Museum. Then on May 20th, 2001, the Enola Gay Pilot, Paul Tibbets, and his navigator, Dutch Van Kirk, will share an historical insight into World War II.

  Avi8tors Singing Group Performing at Armed Forces Day

 
May 20, 2001- ENOLA GAY PILOT AND NAVIGATOR SPEAK
Paul Tibbets and Dutch Van Kirk share an historical insight into
World War II.

General Paul Tibbets

June 9, 2001- FAMILY AIR & SPACE ADVENTURE DAY

July 14, 2001- FAMILY AIR & SPACE ADVENTURE DAY

August 11, 2001- HELICOPTER DAY

September 23, 2001- DUNCAN AVIATION/SAC MUSEUM
TRIATHLON

November 11, 2001- VETERAN'S DAY LUNCHEON

Museum Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00PM
(CST) Daily

Museum Admission
$6.00 admission for adults.
$5.00 admission for seniors.
$3.00 children ages
5-12.
Under 5 are free.
Group rates are available with advanced reservations.

School groups are welcome, sponsoring teachers are admitted free. A snack bar is available.

Directions
We are located between Omaha and Lincoln off of Interstate 80. Take exit #426 (same exit as Mahoney St. Park and the Simmons Wildlife Safari Park) and go west 1/2 mile. The museum is located on the right (north) side of the road.
View our map.

Tour Groups
Tours are available for groups of 20 or more.

School Groups
Find out about school group rates on our education page.

Museum Address
28210 West Park Highway
Ashland, NE 68058
1-402-944-3100

FAX Us at 402-944-3160

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8343
Omaha,NE 68108-0343
Email us!

This Courtesy of Strategic Air and Space Museum.  Edited for this Website by Roger Miner

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Webmaster: Roger W. Miner at minerland@neb.rr.com

                                                  Last modified : January 1st, 2007         

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