Enjoy it while visiting Ogden in Utah
The Hill Aerospace Museum is one of the premier aviation museums in the western United States, located at Hill Air Force Base just seven miles south of Ogden. This free-admission museum spans over 30 acres and houses more than 90 military aircraft, missiles, and aerospace artifacts that chronicle the rich legacy of the United States Air Force and Utah’s deep-rooted history with military aviation.
Visitors to the museum are greeted by an impressive collection of aircraft displayed both indoors and outdoors. The main gallery features a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, one of the fastest aircraft ever built, along with a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-29 Superfortress from the World War II era. The outdoor air park showcases larger aircraft including massive cargo planes such as the C-124 Globemaster II and the C-130 Hercules, offering an up-close perspective that you simply cannot get inside a hangar.
The museum also houses the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame, which honors pilots and innovators who made significant contributions to the state’s aerospace legacy. Interactive exhibits allow younger visitors to explore the fundamentals of flight through hands-on displays, and the museum’s knowledgeable docents, many of whom are Air Force veterans, share fascinating stories that bring each aircraft to life. Since opening its doors in 1986, the Hill Aerospace Museum has grown into a beloved destination that draws aviation enthusiasts, families, and history buffs alike, all eager to experience this remarkable tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Air Force.