National Museum of the US Air Force

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This museum was opened in 1923. It is a must-see for anybody visiting Dayton. The National Museum of the United States Air Force houses a highly amazing collection of aircraft, including hundreds of missiles and airplanes for tourists to admire. There are more than 350 missiles and aircraft.

In addition to the amazing displays and artifacts, the museum offers a variety of other activities for visitors to discover and enjoy, such as flight simulators and the Air Force Museum Theater.

There are many galleries where you may see the exhibits, including the WWII Gallery and the Cold War Gallery.

On each month's first and third Fridays, the museum offers a free behind-the-scenes tour. The tour is available from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Space STEAM Learning Node.