Texas Aviation Museums

Demonstrating the impact of aviation on Houston's history and economic development through the prism of architectural beauty The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in the historic art deco terminal building that once served the City of Houston as the Houston Municipal Airport. The building is now a protected landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum houses numerous exhibits related to Houston's important role in commercial, business and general aviation. In addition, a visit to the museum will provide each guest with a front row view of activity at busy Hobby Airport! (Description provided courtesy of 1940 Air Terminal Museum)

The National Women’s Air Service Pilots Museum is dedicated to the women who gave life and limb flying for their country in World War 2. The country’s first female squadron was formed in the summer of 1942. The women of the WASP corps flew every aircraft in the U.S. Army arsenal. Women flew extremely critical flights such as ferrying aircraft across the ocean, testing of aircraft, and even training new recruits. The WASP museum has various aircraft and exhibits on display. Visitors can see aircraft as vintage Stearman or Fairchild trainers, aircraft just like the WAPs flew in 1942.

The Pioneer Flight Museum is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and reproduction of aircraft and historical ground vehicles from the beginning of flight era to the early years of WW2, with emphasis on WW1 and between the wars times. We are a living history museum, and keep as many of our aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts in working order as we can. Tours are available most of the time during normal business hours and weekends, but sometimes we're tied up elsewhere so it's best to call ahead to make sure somebody will be available to let you in and/or show you around. Please call (830) 639-4162. (Description provided courtesy of Pioneer Flight Museum)

The Silent Wings Museum is located in Lubbock, Texas. It is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to preserving the history of the WWII glider program. Approximately 80% of the United States Army Air Forces glider pilots received their G-Wings at South Plains Army Air Field, which was located on the site of the current Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. Exhibits focus on the training of the USAAF glider pilots, how gliders were used in support of airborne operations, and the particular history of the Allied glider program. Our restored CG-4A glider is the centerpiece of the Hangar Gallery while exhibits throughout the Silent Wings Museum illustrate other aspects of the history of the American WWII Military Glider Program.