EXHIBITS
Walk through aviation history with our galleries and aviation exhibits. The SD Air & Space Museum showcases over 30 vintage military aircraft ranging from World War II bombers to the modern-day B-1.
Our aviation exhibits also features many different military missiles on display, including a Minuteman II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. Our galleries and aviation exhibits are walking tours through America’s rich history in aviation and innovation.
These legendary airplanes and their crews have defended America's interests around the world, flown in harm's way, and protected our rights and freedoms for all Americans. Each exhibit has a fascinating story and ultimately connects to your experience as an American through our unique and patriotic history.
The exhibits also tell compelling stories of people: Pioneers, visionaries, adventurers, warriors, heroes. The SD Air & Space Museum’s exhibits serve to educate, entertain, and provide inspiration for further aviation and aerospace innovation in South Dakota and the United States of America.
For more information on our aviation exhibits, galleries of aerospace exhibits, and unique artifacts ...
Indoor Exhibits / Galleries
Indoor exibits and gift shop are temporarily closed in response to the Covid-19 crisis. They will open at earliest opportunity.
Take a walk through our indoor exhibits and galleries at the SD Air & Space Museum. Our galleries are filled with aerospace exhibits that showcase engineering, innovation, science, and history. Learn about military history, celebrate innovation of aviation, and become inspired for the future of aviation.
Our indoor exhibits include various aircraft showcasing our nation’s rich history and examines several different aspects of aviation from aerospace technology, Cold War history, pioneers of aviation, and aspects of Ellsworth Air Force Base. These stories that our models, aircraft, and other artifacts tell illustrate the importance that aviation has had in not only America’s rich history, but South Dakota’s history.
Aircraft (indoor)
Vultee BT-13 Valiant s/n 41-22204
Bell H-13 Sioux s/n 58-1520
Stinson L-5G Sentinel s/n 45-35046
Missiles (indoor)
North American AGM-28 Hound Dog s/n 59-2791
Don’t miss one of our many indoor aviation exhibits, so contact us today for more information.
Outdoor Exhibits
THE MUSEUM OUTDOOR EXHIBTS REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - the inside Gallery and Gift Shop will be closed until further notice.
With over 30 outdoor aviation exhibits, don’t miss the fun or the excitement happening every day at the SD Air & Space Museum. Our outdoor exhibits allow visitors to take in the beauty of the Black Hills while experiencing the greatness of various aviation exhibits like the B-1B Lancer or the UH-1F Huey Helicopter. Not only are these nostalgic aviation exhibits restored, but with their important historical stories tied to each piece, they are sure to inspire only further greatness in aviation. These eye-catching exhibits will not only amaze, but they will also pass on the history of aviation and aerospace to every visitor.
Aircraft (outdoor)
Vought A-7D Corsair II s/n 74-1739
Douglas A-26K Invader s/n 64-17640
North American/Rockwell B-1B Lancer s/n 83-0067
North American B-25J Mitchell s/n 43-4030
Boeing B-29 Superfortress s/n 44-87779
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress s/n 56-0657
Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor s/n 52-10866
Douglas C-47 A/H Skytrain s/n 42-93127
Douglas C-54 D/Q Skymaster s/n 42-72592
Convair C-131D Samaritan s/n 55-0292
Martin EB-57B Canberra s/n 52-1548
Boeing EC-135A Looking Glass s/n 61-0262
Republic F-84F Thunderjet s/n 52-8886
North American F-86H Sabre s/n 53-1302
North American F-100A Super Sabre s/n 53-1533
McDonnell F-101B Voodoo, s/n 59-0426
Convair F-102A Delta Dagger s/n 56-1017
Republic F-105B Thunderchief, s/n 57-5839
General Dynamics FB-111A s/n 68-0248
Cessna O-2A Bird Dog s/n 67-21422
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star s/n 57-0590
Northrop T-38 Talon s/n 58-1192
Cessna U-3A Canoe s/n 53-5872
Beechcraft U-8D Seminole s/n 56-3708
Bell UH-1F Iroquois Huey s/n 65-7951
Missiles (outdoor)
Martin Titan I LGM-25C s/n 61-4523
Bell Labs Nike Ajax MIM-3
Boeing LGM-30F Minuteman II
Have a question about one of our many aviation exhibits or outdoor artifacts? Contact us today.
Aviation Hall of Fame
Come celebrate and remember those who first aspired greatness in the world of aviation with our Aviation Hall of Fame. This stunning collection of the world’s top aviation pioneers from SD who propelled the science of aviation and created history will not only amaze you, but allow you to keep their stories and legacies alive. Remember history, the American journey, and those people’s brace sacrifices and inventions in this collection of people, history, and the power of aviation.
For more information on the SD Air & Space Museum’s Aviation Hall of Fame please contact us.
