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VISIT THE MUSEUM

LOCATION

405 S. Rosamond Blvd.
Edwards AFB, CA 93524

OPENING TIMES

Open to those with Current Base Access – Museum closed to the General Public – NEW Flight Test Museum will be open to all (anticipated 2026)

Tuesday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

The inventory of the Air Force Flight Test Museum includes over 85 historic test and prototype aircraft. Exhibits inside the museum cover such diverse subjects as the formation of the ancient lake beds, early homesteading in the area, the first military use of Edwards, breaking the sound barrier, and flight test from World War II to the present. Artifacts in the collection include aircraft propulsion systems, missiles, hardware, life support equipment, technical drawings, test reports, personal memorabilia, photographs, and wind tunnel models.

LOCATION

2503 E Avenue P
Palmdale, CA  93550

OPENING TIMES

Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Blackbird Airpark, an annex of the Air Force Flight Test (AFFT) Museum at Edwards AFB, was officially dedicated on September 27, 1991. It is the world’s only display of a Lockheed SR-71A together with its predecessor A-12 (this is the first A-12 ever flown) along with the once ultra-secret D-21 drone and the only remaining U-2 “D” model in the world.
The Airpark was established to preserve the proud heritage of the Blackbird family of military aircraft. Through the restoration, preservation, and display of these unique aircraft, it provides the visiting public from all over the world with an interesting and educational experience.