I went with my friend who only wanted to go to the air & space museum on the chance they'd have one of the planes her grandpa flew in during WWII. She was delighted to learn of this museum within the museum dedicated to the B-17. The docents were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. She told them about her grandpa, who she had very little information about. All she knew was that he flew on that type of plane. She told them his name and they went to look him up. I will never forget the look on her face when they told her they had a picture of her grandpa there, his name with it, and the men he flew with. They were able to tell her more information about her grandpa than she or anyone in her family had ever known about this man who died long ago and never spoke of his time in the war. We are so thankful for this beautiful museum and the people who run it.

World class museum. The planes, helicopters and space equipment are outrageous. Humans are truly amazing. Seeing the SR-71 Blackbird gives you the chills.

We went here while we were at The Pina Air and Space Museum. They did a really good job with this museum. The displays and information are really well done. They have done a nice job recognizing the history and sacrifices made. It’s easy to get to and there’s plenty of parking.

Interesting place. Love how one of the volunteers gave me the history of the B-17 in there.

Went to the Pima Air and Space complex and definitely made sure to spend time at the 390th Memorial Went for the special Annual Trick-or-Treat family event I always spend extra time at the 390th When I visit Pima Air and Space. The docents are very enthused. Bill Buckingham the director has done an excellent job in his short tenure

There are amazing staff members who work at this museum. Don't ever hesitate to ask questions because the man we talked to was just lit up with explaining things to us. You also have a chance to look inside the Flying Fortress...its quite the expirence.

This was more than about the plane housed here it was about preserving the history of the 390th bomb group. It's a very deep look into the history of what these bomb group personnel experienced and their service and impact during WWII. Friendly and knowledgeable staff very clean and organized facility, you can tell they care about the subject they are trying to preserve. The bomber was very cool and you can even peak inside and see how the crew of the bomber fit in their positions. Very cool stuff.

Wonderful volunteer staff to teach you about everything! Very moving and immersive exhibits. Beautiful artwork. The two staff members I talked with were both a wealth of knowledge and both veterans ❤️ so amazing, would absolutely go back and donate again!

The B-17 hangar, a whole separate museum inside the larger Pima Air & Space Museum. No extra charge, lots of exhibits and it’s air conditioned for those hot summer days.

Located inside the Pima Air and Space Museum. Free admission to the museum but you will be required to buy a ticket to Pima to get inside. They have their own gift shop as well.

Great museum with wide variation of aircraft on display. Plan to spend 3-4 hours exploring the site. Over 300 displays.

If you are into planes of all areas you will love this. On Thursdays they have a WW2 veteran who talks of his experiences and will sign a copy of his book, it was a true blessing to meet him

Wonderful museum that tells an important piece of American history. The docents are knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

This place was phenomenal! It is nicely air conditioned as the big bonus! Run by volunteers who are really passionate about the 390th. Will organized exhibits with interesting information for everyone in all age groups. When we were there there was a 99-year-old veteran of the 390th that flew in world war II and Vietnam. He actually wrote a book that you could buy and have signed. He answered everyone's questions and gave excellent context to that era, the war, and life as a combat pilot. Going through the exhibits, and talking with this veteran, it is easy to understand why this was America's greatest generation. I think a must see and do for younger kids to understand that our freedom is not free and that a lot of sacrifices occurred. This place made me feel very proud to be an American.

Beautiful museum that takes the breath away and takes you back to the 1940 and 1950s. You get to meet some people that have actually few in these incredible machines and they are delighted to tell anyone there stories and how there magnificent plane changed avionics forever

I have been going here for more than 20 years, learn something new every visit. B-17 had fabric covered control surfaces with little he's to let moisture out. Ask questions, stand inside a B-17. Enjoy the history.

Definitely a fun place to go! This place is great to go to when you want to learn some history. I have been to places similar, but I think this one is pretty cool and one of my favorites. This is especially a great place to go if you have children old enough to understand, but young enough to enjoy looking at planes. It's a great place to go with your grandparents, or heck even just with a history buff. Can't wait to visit again!

Absolutely unforgettable experience that I will never forget--a must for anybody interested in history or aviation.

I am a descendant of 390th bomb group/569th squadron Captain William T Dinwiddie, my grandfather (Poppa). Poppa was pilot of B-17G #231134 "Gung Ho" for 30 missions over occupied Germany during WWII from February 28th to May 30, 1944. Over spring break, I had the opportunity to visit the museum for the first time in my life. I can't say enough great things about the experience. This museum is so well done, there are no words. Pima A&S Museum itself is impressive...you walk by harriers on the way to 390th! But 390th has captured the sacrifice paid by my grandparent's generation in a way that is hard to not to feel while you are there. It is one thing to read about it in history books and your grandfather's mission log. It is something all together different to be immersed in the machines they built, flew and survived in together. A ground crew barrack or Nissen Hut, set the stage for what life was like on base in Framlingham, England in 1944. A fully restored B-17 that you can walk around and look inside of from several different vantage points. Mission logs. Crew photos. A-2 flight jackets. Nose art. Large scale recreation of Parham base. But what really made the experience stand-out is the staff of the museum. There were several volunteers positioned at each of the exhibits genuinely enthusiastic to engage in conversation and answer any questions. And then Fiona Holter, Director of Collections, Archives and Exhibits. THANK YOU. Fiona was kind enough to pull my grandfather's A-2 flight jacket from archives and allow my family to view it privately. I'm not certain this will be the only time I will be at the museum in my lifetime, but likely the only time I will be there with my wife and three daughters...just the five of us. Your gesture was very meaningful. Thank you, deeply.

Great place to see a lot of history and cool planes

The 390th is inside and apart from the pima museum. It is a donation funded, volunteer staffed memorial to WWII bombers and their crews. The veterans that give their time there are amazing and knowledgeable beyond what I expected. An immense amount of history is in that building.

This is definitely a must see. The staff and volunteers are always so knowledgeable and you never know who you're going to meet there! The gift shop has a completely separate collection then the main museum so be sure to check that out too. It has two levels inside of it and if you are handicapped there is an elevator.

Great informative museum. Insight into the lives of the bomber crews in Europe during WW2. Highly educational,a true gem inside the pima air museum. Didn't know it was not part of, or funded by pima air museum. Perfect place for history lesson on the sacrifice's these men made for our country. Very humbling.

A lot of great information surrounding the 390th and the B-17 Flying Fortress. Highly recommend. Cost for tour is covered by the Pima Air and space museum.

. I have been going here since the 1980 I am so impressed with all the improvements, at one time in my life , I helped restore the B-29 I will say she looks great I love seeing the growth WE ALL NEED TO KEEP HISTERY THE WAY IT . So we don't repeat the mistakes of the past . Thanks for not taking down the culturally insensitive parts of History like the Nazis or Germany and what happenes please Keep up the great work. We love you. .. l

Incredible experience on my Thursday tour. Had the pleasure of meeting and talking with tour guide "Will," probably the friendliest tour guide volunteer I have ever met. Also had the distinct honor of meeting Col. Richard Bushong. He is a 98 year old B-17, Test, F-4 (to name a few) pilot. He shared stories of his time flying combat missions in the B-17 for the 390th. I can't say enough good things about the Museum, Will and the Colonel.

Such a humbling experience to witness this. Having actual veterans guiding and talking about their experiences was such a beautiful added touch. They dont cost any extra, even though they technically are not part of Pima Air & Space, but definitely donate to them when you go in!

Amazing stories of the brave men of the greatest generation.

Never been before so my experience was wonderfully informational!

Awesome

(Translated by Google) It's just for english speaking people (Original) Es ist nur was für englisch sprachige leute

A very interesting museum. It is located inside the Pima Air Museum in Tucson, AZ. It is run by members of the squadron. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. They had so many fascinating displays and several videos you could watch. It is worth checking out!

Outstanding air and space museum. Come early, or buy the two-day tickets, because there is a LOT to see.

Wow! What an excellent exhibit filled with loads of history. We saw a bit of everything from Flak, rations, bomber jackets with intricate logos and stories about the men who wore them. Like walking into a time capsule. Friendly volunteers.

If you like planes you'll like visiting this museum. Well laid out. Great indoor exhibits. The Docents are very knowledgeable. The B-17 exhibit is awesome.

Great part of the museum very nice people with good knowledge etc

Well maintained historically accurate bomber. The staff really help you understand the beauty of the plane and its engineering. Ensure you take time to peek inside it!!

100000% recommend you come here. And if you do, come on a Thursday because there is a 100 year old WWII veteran who flew a b17 and he has countless stories and experiences to share.

Really cool exhibit showcasing various squadrons, uniforms, and information Richard Bushong, a pilot of the B-17 was present answering questions and sharing his experiences

Great B-17 display. They still have a former WWII B-17 pilot to answer all of your questions on Thursdays. He's 100 years old now and is a real asset to the museum.

This is absolutely worth the price of getting into the park. The Men and Women that Volunteer their own time to keep the memories of all those Bombardier's alive. The Great Heroes that took it to the enemy in WW2. To learn what it was like to fly in those overloaded Target's in the sky was eye opening. Please visit the 390th. You will learn of a great bunch of guy's and Love it.

Amazing. Great stories of the B17 pilots, knowledgeable docents, and a beautiful plane.

A very beautiful plane. The veterans were very knowledgable about the bomber.

Great historical representation of aviation!

Excellent staff with wonderful stories and insight into B 17 crews.

Great museum

It was nice looking at all the planes and it's perfect for the family

There's something for everyone here. Younger people can see what their fathers or grandfather's flew in weather as pilots, crew or passenger in when they served in the arm forces of years gone by. It's a lot of walking but there's a lot of buildings with great displays and air conditioning. If you want to tour the airplane graveyard where hundreds maybe thousands of old or out of service for the time being are all parked waiting to serve again. This is an additional cost for the bus that gives you the tour from the safety and climate control environment of a tour bus. They also have a small tour train that brings you around the grounds while the whole time the driver narratives you trip. It's a lot to take in for a one day visit. You can make multiple visits to really see everything there. NOTE: If you want to see the graveyard you have to make a reservation at least 10 days in advance so they can do background check on everyone who wants to visit this area. If you get hungry during your visit the food that's available is very good and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend everything they have to offer and don't forget to wear a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and a water bottle or two. Have a great day and don't forget to take some pictures ?

I have never seen something like this! Amazing!

Fantastic exhibits.

Another must see if you're into aviation and space history

Very interesting and extremely well done. Several knowledgeable docents around to answer folks questions.

Very good preservation of the history of that group.

Had a great time. There is so much knowledge you can learn here everyone should take there child here. Since schools don't teach WW2 anymore

Has an awesome mission. I learned alot from there director today. The plane is excellant.

The Pima Air and Space Museum is a fascinating place both for children and adults to learn about the history of flight.

The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable. There was so much to see. My advice take the tram ride around the park. You will get to see a lot more than walking around by yourself. I will go back I had a great time.

I wanted to give it 5 stars but with a broken simulator, a really vanilla bus tour and a very disappointing space exhibit, I just can't do it. I could walk the grounds for days looking at all the history but I left the day wanting

An amazing display with the restored B-17, WW II artifacts, and videos. Highly recommended!

So informative, go at your own pace and the price is right. Nice way to spend a few hours on the weekend.

Located inside the Pima Air and Space Museum, this is a wonderful place to see and learn about a variety of aircraft. I wish I could have stayed longer, however I had time constraints. Plan on spending at least 4 hours.

An amazing museum that honors the greatest generation. It was a great honor creating the Google Street View Tour of the 390th Memorial Museum at Pima Air and Space.

Amazing museum. The sacrifices made are awe inspiring.

I loved this place anybody that know me knows i love planes and this place has planes by the truck load lovely we souvenir shop and loads of helpers to tell you all about the planes be careful as there are snakes arround and a fair few creepy crawleys but what do you expect its a dessert the trick is if you leave them alone they will leave you alone worth a visit great place i will be back someday

This is an amazing museum packed full of history...

Great guides, memorabilia, pictures, movies, and the plane!

Met a volunteer WWII veteran that flew B19s in his early 20s. Very informative. Their 390th memorial museum is awesome.

Nice facility.

This place is amazing & worthwhile. It definitely pulls on the heartstrings.

It's very educational and interesting

Awesome place to visit.

A wonderful account of history

Awesome museum. So much history so good to see all the hard work done here you have to see it for yourself.

Loved it. Definitely going again..

Ausome place.very interesting

Great place to see WW2 memorphilia!

A must for all WII enthusiast.

An amazing museum. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Good

This was fabulous!

Beautiful plane and so much knowledge

Great history, knowledgeable volunteer staff. I enjoyed my visit very much. We got to meet Richard Bushong, he is there only on Thursdays. He piloted the B-17 bomber during World War 2. My son and i were amazed we got to meet a living WWII pilot. We were able to speak with Richard for a long time. He has many great stories. The Museum sells his book. His book has great stories. Overall my time spent here was very enjoyable.