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Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
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The state's unique aviation history is presented with 25 vintage aircraft—seven have been completely restored—three theaters, an observation deck along Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base, a flight simulator, and a gift shop. Highlights include a Stearman C2B, the first plane to land on Mt. McKinley back in the early 1930s. Volunteers are working to restore a 1931 Fairchild Pilgrim aircraft and make it flyable and are eager to talk shop. A free shuttle to and from Anchorage Airport is available.
- Address: 4721 Aircraft Dr., West Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, 99502 | Map It
- Phone: 907/248-5325
- Cost: $10 adult, $6 child, free ages 4 and under
- Hours: May 11--Sept. 15, daily 9--5; Sept. 16--May 10, Wed.--Sat. 9--5, Sun. noon--5
- Website: www.alaskaairmuseum.org
- Location: Greater Anchorage
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