Unusual Traveler
A Journal for those who do not take a shortcut
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Aviator’s Headgear
This display of flight and uniform headgear includes items worn in combat by Museum Volunteers, a Museum co-founder’s jet-age helmet, and two examples of the “50-mission crush” worn as an informal badge of honor by veteran aviators during World War II. The headgear is on display on the first floor near the front desk. […]
2 months ago
TurnUp Dallas Love Field
It’s TurnUp time! Join Dallas City of Learning and Dallas Love Field at the Frontiers of Flight Museum and witness the best in flight fun for the entire family. From exploring innovations in flight and space aviation to participating in hands on STEM activities to going behind the scenes with videos to learn how the […]
4 months ago
Black History in Aerospace
For a limited time, either come see the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s new temporary exhibit “Black History in Aerospace” in-person, or you can click on an image below to view it virtually! We feature the following outstanding figures from both the past and present in aviation and space history: Interest in learning more about African […]
9 months ago
Art from the Archives
Journey through time as we explore the growth of military aviation technology at Air Force Plant #4 in Ft. Worth, Texas. On April 19, 2022, the first B-24 Liberator Bomber celebrates its 80th when it made its initial Texas appearance out of the plant. About Air Force Plant #4: Established in 1942 to provide […]
1 year ago
Damn Lucky
Journey through time as we explore the growth of military aviation technology at Air Force Plant #4 in Ft. Worth, Texas. On April 19, 2022, the first B-24 Liberator Bomber celebrates its 80th when it made its initial Texas appearance out of the plant. About Air Force Plant #4: Established in 1942 to provide […]
1 year ago
The Warbirds of Air Force Plant #4
Journey through time as we explore the growth of military aviation technology at Air Force Plant #4 in Ft. Worth, Texas. On April 19, 2022, the first B-24 Liberator Bomber celebrates its 80th when it made its initial Texas appearance out of the plant. About Air Force Plant #4: Established in 1942 to provide […]
1 year ago
CharityBuzz Holiday Auction!
Need the ultimate gift for your aerospace enthusiast? Look no further and bid on an exclusive lunch and tour of the SR-71 simulator with former pilot Colonel Richard Graham!
2 years ago
The Amazing Aviation Sculptures of Al Martin
Al Martin came from a woodworking family. “My whole family was pretty much a woodworking family. Dad was a good woodworker. I’ve got two brothers; their hobbies are woodworking…. When I was a young man, I could do most anything with a piece of wood.” It should come as no surprise then, that when […]
2 years ago
North Texas Giving Day
It’s TurnUp time! Join Dallas City of Learning and Dallas Love Field at the Frontiers of Flight Museum and witness the best in flight fun for the entire family. From exploring innovations in flight and space aviation to participating in hands on STEM activities to going behind the scenes with videos to learn how the […]
2 years ago
Museum Day!
We’re pleased to announce the return of Museum Day on Saturday, September 17, 2022! Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket: In addition to free admission, join us for an adventure […]
2 years ago
Aces and Art: American Aces in Art by Roy Grinnell
For a limited time from August 16 – December 31, 2021, come see the Museum’s new temporary exhibit “Aces and Art: American Aces in Art by Roy Grinnell” on display in the Museum’s Browning Gallery! As the Official Artist and Honoree of the American Fighter Aces Association (AFAA), Roy Grinnell completed 51 original paintings for […]
2 years ago
TurnUp! at Frontiers of Flight Museum
It’s TurnUp time! Join Dallas City of Learning and Dallas Love Field at the Frontiers of Flight Museum and witness the best in flight fun for the entire family. From exploring innovations in flight and space aviation to participating in hands on STEM activities to going behind the scenes with videos to learn how the […]
2 years ago
We Are Going! – LEGO® Exhibit
This exhibit will return on May 18th! We are honored to feature returning artist Lia Chan. Currently displayed is a model of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39B complete with the Space Launch System and the Crawler-Transporter!
2 years ago
Band Concert
Frontiers of Flight Museum presents the Air National Guard (ANG) Band of the Southwest on Friday, June 25! Join us on June 25 at 3:00 p.m. for a Friday afternoon of amazing music and fun as we listen to the stellar performance of the ANG Band of the Southwest (531st Air Force Band). This patriotic, […]
2 years ago
Open Cockpit Day!
Join us for an adventure as we open the cockpits of some of our amazing aircraft from 10am – 2pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Experience what its like to sit in the pilot’s seat and imagine flying high above the clouds. The Museum will be opening the cockpits of our: SWA 737 Frontier Flyer […]
2 years ago
The Art of Artemis
For a limited time from June 2nd – November 30th, 2021, come see NASA’s Johnson Space Center’s new temporary exhibit “The Art of Artemis” in-person at the Museum! The exhibit represents the past, present and future of human exploration and consists of original artwork by Houston-based artists along with submission winners of a children’s art […]
2 years ago
Earth From Space
For a limited time, come see the temporary exhibit “Earth From Space” in-person at the Museum! The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, is providing a poster version of the popular exhibition “Earth From Space.” The poster set features beautifully detailed satellite images of the planet. “Earth From […]
2 years ago
Blue Angels Day
Join us for a very special day at the Museum to commemorate the newest addition to our aircraft collection, the F/A-18 “Hornet” Blue Angel on Saturday, March 20th. All Blue Angels merchandise will be 20% off, and if you renew your membership at the Museum that day, we will give you an additional 6 months […]
3 years ago
Picturing Women Inventors
For a limited time, either come see the new temporary exhibit “Picturing Women Inventors” in-person at the Museum, or you can click on an image below to view it virtually! Picturing Women Inventors is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation […]
3 years ago
Black History in Aerospace
For a limited time, either come see the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s temporary display “Black History in Aerospace” in-person, or you can click on an image below to view it virtually! We feature the following outstanding figures from both the past and present in aviation and space history: Interest in learning more about African American […]
3 years ago
Aviation Photography by Jay Miller
Beginning Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, Frontiers of Flight Museum is honored to feature Jay Miller’s collection of Aviation Photography. Come see this gorgeous exhibit in our Browning Gallery before it’s gone on April 16th, 2021! Jay Miller is a Texas-based aviation photo journalist with 36 books and over a thousand published newspaper and magazine articles […]
3 years ago
Christmas at the Museum
Santa needs to stay safe and well this year so he can make all his special deliveries on Christmas Eve! Instead of visiting the Museum in person like he usually does, he’s sending us a special gift by balloon basket! He asked the elves to make special magic Santa statues for all the little girls […]
3 years ago
Coming in January
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3 years ago
STEM Career Day 2020
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3 years ago
“HalloWeeks” at the Frontiers of “Fright” Museum
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3 years ago
Drive-In Movie Night
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3 years ago
North Texas Giving Day 2020
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3 years ago