PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

The Peterson Air and Space Museum in Colorado Springs, CO is a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and evolution of aviation and space exploration. The museum is operated by the United States Air Force and is housed in the historic Hangar 1, which was built in 1942. The museum features a wide variety of exhibits including a restored B-52 bomber, a replica of the Wright Brothers' first plane, a model of the Space Shuttle, and a simulated air traffic control tower. Additionally, the museum has a large collection of artifacts from the early days of aviation.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and activities such as guided tours, lectures, and interactive exhibits. The museum also hosts several special events throughout the year such as air shows and fly-ins. The museum also has an extensive library and research center which houses a variety of resources on the history of aviation and space exploration.

Visitors to the Peterson Air and Space Museum can also learn about the important role the Colorado Springs area has played in the military, aviation, and space exploration. The museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits and displays that explain the history of the region and the impact it has had on the development of aviation and space exploration.

The Peterson Air and Space Museum is a great destination for anyone interested in the history of aviation and space exploration. It offers a wealth of educational opportunities and exhibits that will help visitors understand the importance of aviation and space exploration in the development of our modern world.

PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COLORADO SPRINGS CO. US MID #8400800035

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 7195564915
• website: http://www.petemuseum.org

PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
150 E ENT AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS
CO
80914

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