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Army Aviation Museum Foundation

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Dale County


Address

Novosel St, Fort Novosel, AL 36362, United States

Website

www.armyaviationmuseum.org

Contact

+1 334-598-2508

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm

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  • 5/5 Frank C. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped at the Alabama welcome center and got brochures for the Enterprise area. We picked three things we wanted to do. The first on the list was the Aviation Museum. It was great and the grandkids had a wonderful time. When you arrive you have to go to the visitor center and get a base pass. The museum is right by the gate. The museum was a great choice and had a lot of exhibits. Great family trip! The museum takes about an hour and a half to see everything.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack H. 1 year ago on Google
    I was at Ft. Rucker many years ago for my aviation training. Back in 2016 for the 50th anniversary of the 1st Aviation Brigade. The museum is as always excellent. Great historic value, not just of Army Aviation, but the history of aviation. A great stop for both retired military, active duty and civilians.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa M. 10 months ago on Google
    Awesome free little museum , about a 20 min ride from Dothan- Getting a visitor pass from the entrance was a quick process !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roy D. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum has a number of unique helicopter models that were great to see up close! If you're an aviation enthusiast, you won't be disappointed with a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherie B. 11 months ago on Google
    My husband was stationed here many years ago while in the Army. He asked me if I would be interested in seeing it. I wish we could have seen more of the base but I loved what I did see.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger S. 1 year ago on Google
    From the Wright Brothers to today's drones, this collection has them and everything in between. A very well curated and fascinating look into where Army Aviation has been, where it is now and where it will be tomorrow. There is a well stocked gift shop inside the museum. Definitely worth the visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bamb1 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit if you live in the wiregrass area. I’ve been since I was a little kid and each time I go I could easily kill an afternoon gawking at how man took to the skies. Only thing I’d dock a star for was the goofy Christmas decorations on the exhibits at the time of my visit. It makes it a little difficult to get decent photos of stuff, but that’s just personal preference. Admission is free. Good cheap fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very informative and overall a nice museum with plenty of aviation and Helicopter history. I definitely recommend stopping by and checking this off the list!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard D. 2 years ago on Google
    EXCELLENT MUSEUM!!! Takes a minimum of a couple of hours to see. Would be much longer if you really like to read everything. Yes - it is on base, but access was not an issue. Really nice gift shop as well. I'd suggest starting with the movie screening on the history of Army aviation before going through the exhibits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monique J. 1 year ago on Google
    It was awesome to stroll through the outdoors and look at the different kinds of aircraft. I was amazed at how large some of them were yet there were a couple so small. Each one serving a certain mission or a certain job. It was pretty cold to walk among them and looking at them so closely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great displays. Free. Mask mandatory. Helpful staff. Should visit is you are in the area. It will be even nicer when they open the new building and can display more. We enjoyed it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Angela Rivera R. 4 months ago on Google
    Being from a more liberal area, I was very disappointed that this is on a federal base. This is mostly because of the outdated way indigenous people are depicted and an image of a middle Eastern man in the night vision room. I understand these are from a 'different time' but also at least acknowledging that these are outdated would be something. The people were nice and tried to engage our Littles. My kids also liked being able.to go in the plane and see.the controls.

  • 5/5 Patty S. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place to bring the family. Amazing the history of aviation in the military. There is so much history and lots to see. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Jay M. 4 months ago on Google
    The aircraft on display were well taken care off and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. This museum was way more than I had imagined! 😁

  • 5/5 Holden 6 months ago on Google
    Great enjoyable history here! Came with my 10 year old sister and she loved it as well. Much more stuff than what’s in the pictures and has a very nice gift shop. It’s on base though so make sure you get a visitors pass(free) located at the visitor center near the base entrance

  • 5/5 Holly C. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved seeing all of the historical aviation items. The museum is nice and cool and has an interactive area for kids to play on the 2nd floor.

  • 5/5 Dan S. 5 months ago on Google
    A great way to understand US Army aviation! Some very nice helicopters, along with some experimental types. Enough up close, hands on to keep the kids entertained.

  • 5/5 Cris K. 8 months ago on Google
    Incredible exhibits chronicle aircraft and people from the birth of aviation through the present day. Many unique fixed and rotor wing aircraft in interactive and static displays. Many stories of heroes from all wars that Aviation played a role in. Exhibits both indoors and out. Plan for 3 or more hours. Easy access and several restaurants right on base.

  • 5/5 Maryann B. 11 months ago on Google
    This museum has been so special to me since childhood and remains so today. The people at the desk are always friendly, the museum is easy to navigate, and it has such great displays and information. I used to beg my father to bring me every weekend and now as an adult I love to bring my own child.

  • 5/5 Marvin D. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing. I have been to this museum twice since 1995 and it’s truly a hidden gem. Located on base, it will require base access, but definitely worth stopping by and seeing the facility and aircraft. A few one off prototypes and even some historical birds present and on display. The R66 Comanche helicopter and super 68 helicopters are located here as well and can be viewed! Again can’t recommend enough and anyone visiting the Gulf Coast who is interested in air power and helicopters should definitely take the time to swing by and see what all is here to offer!

  • 5/5 Roger S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very impressed with this collection. Some exhibits are deliberately left unrestored. Covers the whole period of Army Aviation. Well worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Kristen L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great museum! Definitely a fun stop. You're bound to find something you'll think is cool.

  • 5/5 Beth G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful tribute to the Army aviators . Fabulous exhibits, fun selfie opportunities and a great gift shop.

  • 5/5 Joey J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little museum to respect army aviation. Not huge, but free and in great shape. Definitely a must if in the area. Plenty of aircraft to look at


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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