Not Just a Museum, an Experience
Ready to take a step back in time and see what it was really like to be part of the United States Air Force during times of combat?
Plan your visit
Get up close and personal with real wartime planes, artifacts, and stories at our WWII history museum in Mesa, Arizona.
September Events
| 12th @ 1 PM | Speaker Series | The Battle of Britain – Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines Presented by docent JK Wright |
| 21st All Day | Special Offer | Smithsonian Museum Day discounted admission ($5) or Smithsonian pass |
| 21st 1 PM | Speaker Series | The Mighty British Lancaster Bomber Presented by docent emeritus Mike Mueller |
October Events
| 12th 1 PM | Speaker Series | 75th Anniversary – MacArthur Returns to the Philippines Presented by docent Mike Shepherd |
| 26th All Day | Special Event | Vintage Wings & Wheels car and aircraft show – over 200 collector vehicles |
| 26th various | Flights | 75th Anniversary – Operation Halyard Commemoration Flights. Fly in a C-47 that flew top-secret WWII rescue missions. Check back here for a schedule of flights – posted soon! |
| 26th 1 PM | Speaker Series | 75th Anniversary – Operation Halyard Personal story of Arizona airman rescued in the top secret WWII mission as told by his son. Presented by docent Paul Moore |
Annual Airbase Arizona Museum Pass
(all adults and seniors) $75
Benefits:
- Unlimited admissions for pass holder to museum (including most daytime events)
- Automatic status as supporting member of national CAF organization
- Three-volume set – memoirs of WWII veteran Captain Bernard Peterson, USMC-R (ret)
- Satisfaction of knowing you are directly supporting development of new educational exhibits and outreach to schools
Bring your receipt on your first visit to pick up Annual Pass and 3-book set
New! Behind-the-Scenes Open Cockpit Tours
Tours every Friday at 11 am and 1 pm. Sample a true World War II aviation experience inside a fighter and torpedo bomber with a highly specialized and personal tour. Additional charge required and may be purchased at Museum entrance.
Memories in the Making
Every year, thousands of people experience the CAF Airbase Arizona Museum and the Flying Legends of Victory Tour. See what it’s like through their eyes, and share your memories on social media using #AZCAF.
This is a great place to visit. They have many, many planes on exhibit, inside and outside.
After my presentation on American Airmen in WW2 @AZCAF 1st time on a B-17. Fantastic, a true "sentimental journey" for me. A great museum!
Was so cool to see my fave WWII bomber up close! Thanks @RKSAirport and @AZCAF #MaidintheShade