Visiting the Museum

During WWII, the 4146 Base Unit was involved in secret rocket development at what was then known as Dover Army Airfield. The building complex where these military secret operations took place was Hangar 1301. From the 1950s to the 1970s, various fighter squadrons called the hangar home. In the 1990s after restoration and placement on the National Register of Historic Places, Hangar 1301 was given new life as the home of the Air Mobility Command Museum.

The Air Mobility Command Museum is a part of the National Museum of the United States Air Force's field museum system. Air Mobility Command is a major command of the United States Air Force. Its mission is to deliver maximum war-fighting and humanitarian effects for America through rapid and precise global air mobility.

Admission and Parking Map and Directions
FREE admission and parking!

We are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We are closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years


 

Virtual Tour

Planning Ahead

 

Do I need to go to the main gate at Dover AFB to visit the museum?

No, you don't! Since 2003 the museum has had its own entrance gate on Rt 9. Just use exit 91 on US 113/DE 1. For complete directions, click here.

 

Are guided tours available?

Yes, we have tour guides available daily. For groups of 10 or more please call (302) 677-5942 and we will assist you in setting up your tour.

 

Will my children enjoy a visit to the AMC Museum?

Absolutely! And because children's safety is important to us, we ask that parents or chaperones keep a close eye on the children in their care. We have free flight simulators for children 10 and up and a junior pilot's plane for a perfect picture opportunity for those 6 and under.

 

Is flash photography allowed?

Yes, flash photography is allowed.

 

Is food available at the museum?

Vending machines for drinks are available in the canteen; crackers and candy are available in the museum store.

 

Is the museum handicapped accessible?

Yes, the main floor of the display hangar, museum store, and restrooms are handicapped accessible. The C-141B aircraft outside has a ramp for wheelchair access.

 

Is my pet allowed in the museum?

Leashed pets are allowed in the museum. Owners are responsible for their pets and clean up.

 

Other Questions

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