8th Air Force Museum  Barksdale AFB, LA

Take an exciting journey through the past and discover the dynamic history of Strategic Bombardment at the home of the 2nd Bomb Wing and the "Mighty 8th" Air Force.

The 8th Air Force Museum is not only a memorial to our successes in battle, but a recognition for the many years spent training to deter war.  The peace time history of Barksdale Air Force Base is as significant as those years at war.

With more than 12,000 square feet of display space inside and nine acres of land outside, the museum features authentic uniforms, dioramas and aircraft dating back to the first world war, all to preserve the rich aviation heritage of our nation.

The museum features galleries filled with memorabilia from Barksdale of the 1930's, the 8th Air Force and the oldest aerial bombardment unit, the 2nd Bomb Wing, Dioramas, aviation art and a sculpture gallery depicting Air Force life from barracks to battlefield.  The museum also features a 30 seat theater built as a replica WWII briefing room that shows Air Force films daily.

Seventeen aircraft are on display, including the P-51 Mustang, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the F-84F Thunderstreak, the B-47 Stratojet, the KC-97 Stratofreighter, the B-52D Stratofortress and the B-29 Superfortress.

The 8th Air Force Museum is located at the North entrance of Barksdale Air Force Base.

A Gift Shop features t-shirts, patches and other aviation-oriented souvenirs.

The museum is open form 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.  Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Parking and admission is free.  Group tours are welcomed.  For more information call the 8th Air Force Museum at (318) 456-5553 or (318) 456-3065.