stafford air & space museum

stafford air & space museum印象

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  royc818

  Located not too far from I-40 and the famous US Route 66, this museum focuses on both aircraft and Stafford's career as an astronaut, especially his famous Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. There are plenty of mementos the Russians gave Stafford before, during and after that flight. In addition, there is a very late model MiG-21, either an MF or PFMA (Fishbed-J or -K). Sadly, in order to give the museum "ambiance," the lights are kept low and good photography is difficult with all but the highest megapixel cameras or a tripod. Still, I mark this museum "excellent" because of the collection. Several of the aircraft are mock-ups or replicas, including both the "Spirit of St. Louis" and the Wright Flyer, both originals of which are preserved at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, of course.When we were there, no other visitors were present and no one was wandering around to answer questions (or protect the collection). I could have made off with the MiG, but I couldn't get it out the door.

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  Seahorse825

  Because of time, we considered scratching this museum off our list, but my husband thought we should do it and could still make our destination. Well, are we glad we stopped here! This is a fantastic museum, and it isn't just about space, but aviation. You will see a moon rock, a lunar module and an inactive nuclear warhead. You will learn about General Stafford. It's a wonderful museum. We were the only ones there at first. Then some school groups came in. I was dismayed that they did not have tour guides, and many of them were not appreciating the exhibits. On the way out, we saw they did receive an intro before going in to the museum. Don't miss this!

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  Seabird21

  So far this is my highlight of route 66. Very easy to spend 1-2 hours here. The museum is well curated and takes you through Stafford's life and career highlights. It expands on space adventure/exploration and then the akes you through the invention of flight. Lots of models, some quite life like. It really brought out my inner geek. It was great to see things on loan from the smithsonian and other high calibre instututions.Definitely stop here and have a fun, educational break.

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  dedge23

  Called in here after staying night. What a great place. So interesting especially the rockets. Learnt so much about space etc. If you are in the area this is one place you should visit. Congrats on a great museum.

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  confuzioncity

  This is such an amazing treasure for such a small town! This museum looks small however, don't let the outside fool you! The museum itself isn't just about General Stafford, it's about the whole adventure and everything leading up to the first steps on the moon. We spent more time at this museum than any of the other space museums that we have been to. I really have to say that after visiting the Space Museum in Houston and the Space Museum in Huntsville, that this is far better than both of them combined. There are many items that pertain to General Stafford's career, but there are also other items that pertain to the the first flight by the Wright Brothers. There are more planes and you can even look into the cockpit of a fighter jet.Definitely plan on spending some time here!

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  DianneN558

  If you are passing thru this area it is a must stop. We were hesitant but very much surprised at the museum and what it had to offer. A must see.

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  TravelingGranddad

  There is no museum better than the Stafford Museum for Air and Space, short of the Smithsonian. I've been to both, and the Stafford is a close second. General Stafford is a local hero,and his life story is told eloquently in this wonderful facility. Plan for a couple of hours and take the kids. I hope they begin to appreciate that the astronauts were Ameican royalty to those of us who were little kids in the 1950s.

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  foodtaster9801

  this is a great place to visit. i feel in love with this place, i want to go back and visit it again in the near future. all this history that is in the museum is great.

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  davidjF7356JG

  General Stafford.Museum, is just what the space enthusiast is looking for.It certainly will answer all those questions about, What does a space suit really look like?For my wife and I it was a most enjoyable visit D.J.Julian

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  LisaT882

  Exited for gas and saw sign for an astronaut museum 2 miles away. Since I was the passenger and wanting a break from cross country trip, encouraged my husband to go. We are so glad we did. Much more than we thought; not just about Thomas Stafford the astronaut, but also a history of aviation as well as space travel. We stayed a couple of hours in order to see all the exhibits, and bought birthday & Xmas gifts for grandchildren and their parents.