Hanford: Tour the Pasco Aviation Museum

The Pasco Aviation Museum preserves the legacy of a major WWII US Navy base.

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Visitors to the Pasco Aviation Museum can see World War II era aircraft up close, learn about Washington state’s role in the development of military and civilian flight, and watch airplanes in action as they take off and land from the adjacent Tri-Cities airport. 

The museum is in the old control tower, which was once part of Seattle’s Sand Point Naval Air Station during World War II. It became one of the three largest training bases for aviators in the United States. The Naval Air Station was just part of the military presence in Pasco during World War II. Pasco also housed the Pasco Holding and Reconsignment Center (Big Pasco), a major depot used to store and ship military equipment to the Soviet Union, as well as to the Northwest military installations and the Manhattan Project.  

Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Pasco Aviation Museum

Enter thru Bergstrom Aircraft, 4022 N. Stearman Ave, Main St Entrance, Pasco, WA 99301 

Reservations

No

Season

Winter, Spring, Summer

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The Pasco Aviation Museum is housed in a converted 1940s airport. Visitors should expect to walk moderate distances and stand while viewing exhibits. For more information on accessibility, call the museum at 509-521-7117. For more general information, visit the museum’s website.