hill aerospace museum

I'd previously visited this museum with my daughter, but I had little boys staying with me and I thought they would really enjoy it. They are ages 9 and 3 and both of them loved looking at the airplanes. This is a free museum and will take you about an hour-90 minutes to get through. The inside of the museum is more informative than the displays outside. I'd like to know why the planes outside are important, or maybe wish they had been labeled to let us know what kind of plane they are. We noticed one of Gail Halvorsen's (The Candy Bomber) planes outside and since kids are becoming familiar with that story, it would be nice if there had been something identifying it. It had his name on the side, but if you didn't know his name, you wouldn't make the connection. Anyway, small critique aside, we had a nice time.

I'm always interested in seeing aircraft, but unfortunately the display leaves much to be desired. The aircraft in the outdoor display are all in bad condition, rusting away, with barely any explanatory material. Maybe one sign with the aircraft name on every other one. The aircraft inside are better preserved but also hardly any information is supplied (although more than outside). If you're looking for a very educational visit - this is not the place.

While you can't actually touch the planes, you can get within inches of F16s, A10s, special ops helicopters, spy planes, and much more. Getting there can be confusing, as although the museum is only 30 seconds off the freeway, it is on Airforce property and is surrounded by a tall fence, however you don't travel through the base to get to it (turn left when you see the checkpoint at the Roy gate). There is a lot of room for kids to run around at the museum, with actual military planes (not replicas or models) parked in both outdoor as well as indoor galleries. They even have benches and picnic tables under the wings of some planes, so it is a great place to relax and learn about military history. I particularly enjoy the museum because the open nature of the exhibits allows adults and interested kids to read the signs near the planes and munitions while still keeping an eye on the more energetic companions who rush to see the next plane or helicopter. While outside you'll likely notice in-service military planes (fighter-jets as well as cargo and surveillance planes) flying overhead to and from the adjoining Hill Airforce Base.

The museum is close to the freeway. So, if you are just passing through and need a stop, this is the place to do it. The museum is large and full of history that really connects you with what you are seeing. This is great for all ages. It is free, although they do take donations to help keep the facility running. Don't miss this one.

With all of the great aircraft in the hangers -- several times a day a guided tour should be made available. There are folks located here and there to answer questions, but a more structured experience should be offered.

This was our second visit and we were too tired to enjoy it as much as we enjoyed our first tour. We got lost getting there - must have tried every entrance to Hill A.F.B. before finally finding the right one! It was close to closing time by the time we finally found it so we had to rush. My husband wanted to see the SR71, so he rushed in to see it and I limped along more slowly and found a handy place to sit down, then another handy place, then another. I didn't see nearly as much as I would have liked - I really enjoyed it the other time I was there and I hope we get back again soon when I'm not so tired. Once again my husband was thrilled with the place, even though our time was so limited. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean - even just minutes before closing time! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys learning the history of the Air Force and flying. It's a great place - but check out how to get there ahead of time - and when they say they close at 4:30 they mean they LOCK the GATES at 4:30 so you'd better be gone by then!

Being an Air Force brat and seeing lots of places. This is in the top 3 in the nation. #1 being the Air Force Museum in Dayton. The next one may be this or the annex for the Smithsonian

Wonderful displays. Clean and easy to visit. Interesting history from several eras. Friendly and helpful staff.

This is a great place to spend an entire afternoon with hundreds of displays and activities. We have visited it many times, and every time we leave the children ask when they can go back. As adults we love to see the old planes and read the history behind them. You HAVE to make this a destination when you visit Ogden.

This Air Force Museum is one of the best in the west with knowledgeable volunteers pointing out the history and purpose of the various aircraft and systems used. This is a very worthwhile place to gain experience of how Hill AFB played a part in past wars, and is an vital part of today's Military roles.

For anyone interested in the history of flight, this is a great place to spend an afternoon. They even have an SR71C Blackbird - the only one of its type ever made, and it has a rude nickname.Once or twice a year they have events where you (or your grandkids) can sit in the cockpits of some of the planes. Busy days, but worth it.The museum itself is in two parts; an outdoor area where the *really* big planes are, and the indoor area, which is mainly fighters and helicopters. I recommend you try to go during the spring/summer, when the weather is nice enough to wander outside.Highly recommended.

This museum is one of the best around it is well maintained and taking care of people of work there are very friendly and knowledgeable I would come here it to any in the western United States

I lived in Ogden for 30 years and never went to the museum. On a recent visit I took my grandson one afternoon. What a great surprise it was, we spent the whole afternoon. First it much bigger than I thought it was and the displays are very well done. Again I was impressed at the number of aircraft variety they have on display. If you enjoy aircraft with some history don't miss it!

I think I have been here 3 times. Every time family comes to visit we go. My kids love it and the place is free. It runs off of donations if im not mistaken. But what else can you do for free and have the kids constantly saying......Daddy look at this! Daddy look at that! Well worth the time in my book. They even have the SR 71 Blackbird.

What a great find. The volunteers were knowledgeable and friendly. Great exhibits and history. Well worth spending an afternoon or morning