Lone Star Flight Museum

Very nice museum with an excellent hands-on learning section. I've never seen this out of museum before. Excellent for children 👍🏻 Many photographic historic exhibits with lots to read. 👓 Some very unique engines and aircraft. There's several aircraft you can actually go for a ride in! Including a B25! Also an excellent gift shop 🛍️

We had a fantastic time at this museum. We went for a Fever Candlelight Performance. The venue was so cool and we were pleasantry suprised they let us wander around and explore the museum before and after the performance. That was awesome! We definitely will be coming back separately to purely explore the museum and maybe even pay for a flight experience on one of the historic planes. A hidden gem!

Had a chance to fly in the B-25 Mitchell and from the moment the ride was booked to the day we flew, Emily maintained constant communication to find a date that worked with my schedule and theirs. Both pilots had several decades of experience and we witnessed the entire preflight process which makes you appreciate even more the level of safety and professionalism required to keep their fleet of old birds airborne. The flight itself was also very fun and allowed for enough time to crawl throughout the aircraft mid flight and take pics and videos in the different areas inside. It’s also very humbling to know that during the Second World War there were young men in their late teens and early twenties who were flying these types of aircraft in combat. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves aviation or history.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a great family outing at The Houston Flight Museum! The airplane displays are terrific — I loved seeing the planes up close. The exhibits cover flight history in such an awesome way, and the interactive engineering models kept everyone entertained (even seen adults had fun with them!). The Toddler Terminal was a huge hit for the little one — it’s the perfect spot for young kids to play and explore while still being part of the experience. Overall, it was fun, educational, and a great day for the whole family. We’ll definitely be back! ✈️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Absolutely Awesome from first steps in to driving out. What a great experience! We brought our 12-year-old grandson who was in awe of every plane and then worked at landing in the simulator with help from a little aviator enthusiast host. Even tho our grandson didn't quite have the handle on landing a simulated plane, he thoroughly enjoyed every second. We'll be back with more family and friends soon!❤️

The Candlelight Concert at the Flight Museum honoring Adele was absolutely beautiful. The candlelit setting, incredible acoustics, and talented string quartet brought Adele’s music to life in a stunning way. The historic aircraft backdrop made the experience feel unique and intimate. Perfectly organized and truly unforgettable—I’d highly recommend it!

Top flight museum in Houston. Plenty of ww2 and later flight history. Sadly the mustang p51d that I really came to see had crashed in 2013. I hope the musem can acquire another one for ownership. Glad to see the pv12 rolls Royce engine on display; what a marvel. Definitely worth a visit 20 miles from the center of Houston. Free on Tuesday afternoons.

We attended a Candlelight concert event and it was an ideal setting with the low-lit hanger museum and the aircraft around us while listening to a Metallica tribute. We've NEVER heard Metallica like this!! THIS is 100% how we 40-somethings need to experience the rock and metal from our youth. This was the 1st Candlelight event that we've ever been to and it was amazing!! We will definitely be attending more of these events!! A simple 5-star rating doesn't begin to emphasize how much we enjoyed the concert... The set up in the round, the ambiance, the quality of music, ALL of it. It was a fantastic experience that we can't wait to share again!!

I love coming up here and learning so much about the origin of the various planes. The activities/events they have for members are great!

Interesting exhibits, great events schedule, and cool planes inside. Kudos to them for thinking outside the box to bring people in! You can also book private plane rides as well.

When I say blown away... Wowzers!!!! Presented by FEVER the neo-soul candle light concert in a museum of planes!!! We found out about this on facebook. Very romantic, very beautiful and intimate. A 60 minute show that you can even join along and sing. Program selection was Jill Scott, Maxwell, Sza and more. We were on the last row but when I say.... It wasn't a bad seat in the house. The view and angles for everything. The museum is open to all whom purchased tickets before and after the concert. Drinks and refreshments are served as well. They advise you to wait for photographs and videos at the end. And if you are late by any chance... they do have you wait on the side to not interrupt the artist.

Decided to stop by, lots of great Texan and American aircraft! Even some rare ones and spacecraft!. Nice history on Texas hall of fame as well. On Saturday they allow you to ride in some of them.

This place is great. However, beware of booking any events held here (or anywhere) with the company called Fever as they will not refund your tickets should you find yourself not able attend due to circumstances beyond your control. This brought my review all the way down.

October 19, 2024 Went to a candlelight concert by Fever inside the museum airport hanger; that was cool Lots of historical Texas aircraft

Very interesting museum to visit. You get to see up close what any kind of airplane, aircraft, spaceship, helicopter, and even the planes used in wars. The museum also displays and educate on how airplanes fly, what the pilot sea, and historical events with each aircraft you see. I went on a Tuesday so it wasn't crowded at all. They do have a few stimulations, but they won't working when I went. It took about an hour to see everything, definitely recommend coming here.

Came here for a work event. the staff at this museum are AMAZINGGG and so much fun! Food was delicious, as well as drinks. You can get inside of vintage fighter jets/planes, get inside and simulate flying, take cool pics etc. Plenty of parking

This flight museum is located on Ellington Air Force base. Our TX Air National Guard is stationed there. Free ample parking with designated bus spaces is provided. Tour groups are greeted at the entrance by friendly and knowledgeable docents. Large tour groups are divided to allow for a better tour experience in the well maintained hangar. It's perfect for families of all ages and school tours are available. Some of these war and privately owned and donated planes are operational and available for flight experience prices. There's a slight smell in the hangar which is caused from the airplane oil drip pans. I noticed a maintenance person completing airplane punch lists. The hangar is filled with many detailed placards and stanchions all around for your safety. It's a great place to visit.

Wonderful museum to visit if you're way, way, way out here (at least for me it's way, way out) and if you're an aviation enthusiast you will totally love it. Lots of airplanes to see and a tribute to Aztec Eagles which I love since very little is known about this small group of brave Mexican Aviators who helped the U.S. during WWII. Thank you for this acknowledgment of those forgotten heroes. We spent about two hours here including our visit to the coffee shop and souvenir shop. The museum is well done and includes interactive exhibits as well. They offer various camps for kids and special events throughout the year. Discounts for military too ($3.00 off). Located at Ellington Air Field. (Just outside the base entry gates). Adults (18-64) - $18 Youth (12-17) - $15 Child (4-11) - $12 Seniors (65+) - $15 Children (3 & under) - FREE Museum Members - FREE

This museum is a must see....over and over again. They are EXCELLENT about changing the museum displays with regularity. The ticket prices were higher than I expected (isn't everything today?) but after going through the facilities I was happy to support it. I honestly would consider getting a membership if I lived nearby and wanted a cool place to walk during our Texas summers. Exxon Mobil is doing a free Tuesday event throughout 2025 (requires registration https://lonestarflight.org/free-museum-day/ ). They also have Candlelight music events which I would like to go to eventually

I went there and it was so much fun I got dip in dots and chips. And also some toys and i went inside the airplane

What a find! This place is clean and well lit and has a variety of activities for adults to children. My three year old had a great time learning about what he could, watching the planes and helicopters take off, and then the different hands on activities. We got a Groupon to come here but it ended up just being me and my kiddo so it might be a better deal with just two adults. Overall a great place to visit with an excellent history.

We love the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, so we thought we would give the Lone Star Flight Museum a try on our recent vacation to the Houston Bay Area. It reminded us a lot of the Pensacola Museum, but maybe on a smaller scale. There are 2 hangars with old planes that are always cool to see up close. Lone Star does a great job of combining history with flight and one section, the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, did an especially great job of honoring locals who had a part in promoting and/or trailblazing in aviation. Another very interesting section was the history of flight, with a winding maze of floor-to-ceiling maps, photos, and descriptions. The Flight Academy, an interactive, hands-on section with 27 exhibits, is good for kids. They also offer rides in the planes, 20 minute in the air with a total of 45 minutes including takeoff and landing, but at $300/person, we skipped on this event. We decided the Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum is bigger and has more planes and exhibits, but Lone Star holds its own with their history, photo, and interactive exhibits. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

A great museum for plane lovers and for those that enjoy and want to learn a little bit more about planes. Parking right outside of the facility and free. Kids under 3 are free! I recommend before purchasing a ticket here, look on Groupon for a deal. For 2 adults I saved $12.50. There is a Minuti coffee shop located right inside and you can access it directly outside or right through the main doors of the museum. It's right before you approach the ticket booth so a ticket isn't required to get to the coffee shop. Once you get past the ticket booth there is a simulation area to the left then two main plane galleries on both sides. If you take a right there are more information galleries and event rooms to book private parties. I would follow them on Instagram to keep up with all the special events that they have. We came on a day they had Lego day!

The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) opened in Galveston, Texas in Nov. 2016. It is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center. (Info taken from their website.) There's an inside theater, 2 hangars to explore, plenty of flight simulators, an Aviator Hall Of Center, plus an aviation center for kids. Their gift shop sells shirts, mugs, messenger bags, book, toys, and toy model planes to construct yourself. 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034

So fun! Make sure you look at the Art in the hallways as well! Need educator prices, tho!

Took my grandson over spring break and he enjoyed it since he loves airplanes. Just wish they had more modern airplanes/fighter jets though. Waited in line a long time to ride flight simulator but finally gave up and left.

The flight museum has many exhibits, including a fun flight simulator. There's also a 360 simulator that I heard is enjoyable, though I didn't try it myself. The museum features many cool planes to look at and offers a fun, interactive experience for the whole family."

It was pretty good collection I love the donors they know everything I learned a lot from them The flight introduction are amazing It was quite a place to know the flight history And know how much Texas has contributed to the country Go there on Thursday cuz they will sell charge only $5

I was here for a huge gala hosted by Asian Chamber of Commerce. The venue attracted almost a thousand people to the entire facility. The main event was held at Heritage Hangar. The location is relative to Ellington Airfield, which has its own attraction. I didn't get a chance to tour around the museum because I was stuck in a long line to get into the parking lot. I blame it in the design of driveway to the parking lot with lack of signage and lack of coordination to accommodate overflow. The one-and-only parking lot entrance created a chaos when cars waiting on valet, I only found out I was behind them as I walked in. After waiting in this line for 25 minutes when my car barely moved 2 car length to realize it went nowhere. So, I jumped out of the line and drove to the parking lot across the street. Hell with the rain. I was totally pissed at this point. I missed an hour of program. Being said, that means I'll be back to your around the museum during the operating hours.

Fun place is has activities and great food. Their is a vr station that you can go to with great prices

First time here and it was a great experience. So many great things to see and do. The amount of history in one place is unbelievable. This trip was on Labor Day and free hot dogs were being barbecued outside. These hot dogs were served with chips and a drink. The stall was super friendly and very engaging. So of the staff members really surprised me with the amount of knowledge they had on the planes. This is a great place to send the day.

I had the pleasure to attend a Fever Candlelight event for Valentine's Day and it was the perfect venue for me. I loved this museum so much. I am a fan of aviation and like learning more about the history of aviation. Seeing different types of aircrafts (from warbirds, dive-bombers to fighter jets, and much more) from decades ago was fascinating. The hangar is also currently hosting three artifacts from NASA. I would definitely come back and have a proper and longer tour of the museum.

3.5 Like others have mentioned if you're really into airplanes this place is the place for you. There are two giant wings full of WWII planes and more modern planes on the other hanger. There's a learning center for kids to learn how plans work flight simulators and some other cool facts about pilots and aviators of the past. There's even a display for female pilots and the Wasps from the wars. Unfortunately, if you're not super into airplanes you probably will get done with this Museum in less than 40 minutes switch for the price could be a little iffy but otherwise, if you love playing this place is for you. Parking is easy tickets are easy to get and we have no complaints.

Amazing to see the "parade" of warbirds that battled to help end WWII on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Although "The Fight to the Finish Flyover" was delayed due to weather, it was a perfect distraction from the global battle that we are currently facing on a beautiful sunny Mother's Day afternoon. Over thirty antique planes took a 120 mile hour long, FAA-approved journey that allowed Houstonians to safely view the historic aircraft socially distanced from the safety of our backyards. It was amazing to hear the roar of the engines as the planes crossed the horizon. Army, Navy and Marine historic military aviation planes included bombers like the twin-engine North American B-25/PBJ-1, the single-engine fighter North American P-51 Mustang, the single-engine Ryan L17 Navion, the B-25 bomber, also known as "The Devil Dog," the Beechcraft BE-18 that was equipped for water landings, Vultee BT-13 Valiant, T-34 Mentor and others. The single-engine North American T-6 Texan was used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II. Although the museum is currently closed, check out the museum virtually. There are great resources to engage kids (and kids at heart) via online learning. https://www.lonestarflight.org/education/teacher-resources Thanks again for the salute to those who fought for freedom in our past and those who are fighting for our health and well-being today.

This is a really beautiful, clean, friendly and informative facility. Every single staff member we encountered was so kind and seemed happy to be at work. The new Toddler Terminal was perfect for my 1.5 year old and there was plenty to do throughout the museum to keep him entertained. Met the CEO who was so kind and even showed my son the inside of a helicopter. Could not recommend this place enough! We went at 11:00am on a Saturday and beat the crowd, which seemed to start pouring in around 1:30pm. Minuti coffee cafe on-site, which was delicious. Really cool place!

One of the best flight museums that I have been to. All of the plane are in beautiful condition. It is definitely worth the visit.

Great museum to visit! I visited the museum today and was amazed by the various aircraft and aviation pioneers displayed in the museum. This museum is also great for children and young adults who might be interested in aviation or space exploration. Below, are the specifications of my experience. Cost: $18 dollars admission for adults Exhibits: early aviation explorers, military aviation, General Aviation (GA), space flight exploration, Women Air Service Pilots (WASP), Tuskegee Airmen (Red Tails), Aztec Eagles, and many more exhibits. Aircraft: WWI and WWII training aircraft, fighter planes, rotor aircraft (helicopter), space shuttle replica, civilian aircraft Learning Activities: principles of flight lab (includes interactive wind tunnels), video of how planes fly and more Staff: Very friendly staff who are eager to help answer questions and have a passion for aviation. Overall experience: A family friendly experience for all ages with interactive displays for kids. This is a great place for taking family photos, wedding pictures, and hosting parties. This museum has a clean and elegant atmosphere!

When I was a kid in Japan, I often heard stories of World Was 2.Many American airplanes attacked Japan.I was born in 1967.The war ended in 1945.I had never seen the airplanes.Fortunately,I could see them in Houston TX. - Airplanes.I saw B17, B25 and other airplanes.They were mainly used during World War 2.If you are interested in World War 2, you must visit here. - It was very informative, I heard many stories of Japanese side.But I could learn stories of American side during World War two.Many Texans went to the war, The Ellington field was a training center for the pilots. You can learn history. - I visited a gift shop.There were many interesting goods such as T-shirts, etc.Of course, I didn't buy anything, because i was poor.LOL. Overall, here is a great museum.You need to visit here.

This museum is an absolute gem. Located in Ellington Field just outside of Houston, it in no way compares to the great flight museums like the Udvar-Hazy in Northern Virginia or the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in DC. They are the world's leading flight museums. But it also does not aspire to do so. Instead, it provides ample examples of extremely important aircraft but amazingly all of them have oil pans under them - meaning they are not museum pieces but are actually each of them flight-worthy. This is the real deal, even if in highly curated form. The docents are not drones, hired to warn you against touching anything, but are in fact informed experts eager to share their passion and experience with you every step of the way. If they see you staring at an exhibit, they will engage you with additional information and share their own experiences. It is interactive not in a dead-eyed digital way, but in a most human way. After a short and very interesting talk on the Vought F4U Corsair, our son explained to the docent that he was an upper-classman Aggie in aerospace engineering and wondered whether he might be allowed to have a closer look behind the chains at the legendary tail-gunner position at the back of the spectacular Grumman TBF Avenger plane next door to the Corsair. After gaining permission from those in charge, the docent welcomed him behind the chain to take some photos of a part of history that had always fascinated him but that he had never seen up close. That is the difference between decent, intelligent museum management and the horrors of bureaucratic empty-headed rules. This is partly helped by the fact that unlike the Smithsonians, the Lone Star is not cheap to get into. In fact for a family of five it was upward of seventy bucks. But you get what you pay for. In this case it was a not overcrowded museum with informed and friendly docents and extremely intelligent displays not affected by the current over-politicized zeitgeist. You will learn something at the Lone Star Flight Museum and you will have fun doing so. All three of our kids, oldest to youngest, loved the paper airplane making station, complete with very helpful guidance. And, again, the docents took an interest in their endeavors and added their own advice and suggestions. Our son pointed out that the display on flight proceeded exactly according to his experience as an aerospace student. Semester by semester. It was intelligent and informative. Not sappy and dumbed-down. The history was presented in an objective manner, without the jingoism that often infests museology these days. This technology could save but could also destroy. If you are interested in flight and flight history and especially if you have children, do not miss this wonderful Houston gem. They really do deserve your patronage...

This is a great museum. An opportunity to get up and close to some extraordinary aircraft. All of planes are in working condition and you have the opportunity to take a flight (for a fee) in the aircraft as well. Along with artifacts and history there are flight simulators and educational experiences for kids and kids at heart.

Amazing place. Had a private birthday party here and it was awesome! I could not have asked for a better location for a birthday. From start to finish Aimee helped me plan a great party and we had the entire museum to the ourselves! The museum was so clean and so much to do it was so much fun. This party was a complete hit and everyone loved it and will be one to remember forever!!!!

This is a very nice aviation museum. This was my first visit and it was for a friends wedding. They had the whole facility open for the guest. They staff are friendly and very knowledgeable of the different aircraft. They have interactive exhibits that will allow you fly a sim and various other things. These weren't open but they definitely look like a non pilot could have fun. From what I could tell they have some that are motion sims which oven done but another visit would be in order. They have a gift shop to get those flying souvenirs. I was able to go through there and they have some very nice aviation related items. I was able to go through 2 hangers and view a lot of different aircraft from prop planes to jets. They have some military war birds and helicopters. Got some time to kill in the area this would be an excellent stop for any aviation enthusiast.

This place is so cool! Took my engagement photos here. We were given a volunteer and he knew so much historical information about the planes it made the process even cooler . If your a history buff or just like photos this a great place to go!

I have dreamed about planning a Top Gun themed party for a long time and with Top Gun 2 Movie coming out this month I thought what better time! Aimee Waltrip the event manager for Lone Star Flight Museum was AMAZING to work with on our Top Gun Themed Birthday Event. We were able to have all our guests dress up in Top Gun costumes, tour the vintage airplane museum and have dinner inside the Waltrip Hangar! This was definitely one of the most memorable birthday celebrations ever and we really want to thank Aimee again for such an amazing night and help setting up this wonderful themed event. I would highly recommend the Lone Star Flight Museum for any events, birthdays, weddings, family/friends outings and school field trips! Thanks again Aimee & Lone Star Flight Museum.

The Lone Star Flight Museum is a must-see for any and all history and aviation enthusiasts. Children included! While it's a bit of a drive from the north side of town, it was well worth the trip. Quite a variety of airplanes and helicopters that are in pristine condition. In fact, all but 3 of the ones on display are actually working and active! Lots of facts and pictures about the beginning of flight and its evolution through time up to the present. Fascinating. Check their website for times and ticket prices. We lucked out since we went on the Monday during Spring Break and paid a $5 entry fee for each of us. A deal! And, it was "mechanics Monday," so we were given the opportunity to go into the mechanic shop and receive multiple demonstrations on airplane engine maintenance and construction. Staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Since you can get pretty up close and personal to all of the aircraft on display (as well as having a hands-on interactive section), we all had a great time. A great experience.

What a hidden treasure! Once you go inside you are amazed by the incredible planes- they are beautiful and some are huge!! There is a lot to see- we also enjoyed the activities area and the history museum section is very well done. You can also do a flight simulator. My six and one year old loved it- and the parents enjoyed it as well. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. So much better than something like the zoo- there is parking upfront and not a huge crowd. Felt safe and comfortable.

This place is amazing. It will knock your socks off. Extremely modern and well done. They have an awesome coffee shop and gift shop. The building is incredibly clean. And the staff has a wonderful attitude. I highly suggest a visit.

It's a museum about the history of aviation. It's a great place to bring your family or a date if they want to learn about planes. Overall, it was a great experience!

I attended for the candlelight and it was amazing. The event was amazing but the lone star flight museum was simply amazing! Sooon as we walked in, Bill greeted us, became our tour guide and was amazing. After the concert, Aimee is amazing as well, she was very patient with us as well, she was very kind and went the extra way for us ( even though we were the last one to leave. Would definitely recommend to anyone no matter the occasion

I wasn't sure what to expect coming here but WOW! I came here with my kids (5 and 2 years old) I just came on a whim. Heard about this museum and decided to come today and so glad we did! SO COOL! I could've stayed longer (my 2 year old was throwing a tantrum) however this place is great for kids AND adults. The aircrafts, the history, learning how planes work and how they have evolved over time was interesting. THANK YOU TO DUNCAN!! Not sure if he was a volunteer or he worked there but he was great with my son (he has autism) helping him learn about planes and navigate the different exhibits. I highly recommend coming to visit this museum. Be warned it's not easy to find I had to use my Google Maps to find the place and it was a 40-45 minute drive but totally worth it! I am going to come again in a few years when my kids are older.

Expensive, but worth a visit. I especially appreciate the WASP exhibit. Any vintage aircraft enthusiasts should stop by and give them a look.

Wow! What a nice experience. I consider this to be a must see when visiting the greater Houston area. For those that live here, you need to come. I arrived planning to stay for about an hour and a half tops. I wound up staying 3 1/2 hours on last Saturday afternoon. Parking is easy with its own dedicated and free lot in front of the beautiful exterior of this museum. Walking into the large foyer is the admission desk with the nice gift shop on one side and a Mooney airplane in its own glass enclosed room on the other. At the admission desk check in was easy. Buy your tickets online and save $2 off of each ticket. My adult ticket online was $12.95. Seniors and kids are less. Beside the admission desk is a large room with several paintings of aviation milestones that I found interesting. From there you can enter into either of the two medium sized air conditioned hangars to view the aircraft on display. The aircraft in both hangars are in pristine condition and many of them are also flyable. You can identify the flyable propeller driven aircraft by the oil drip pans on the floor beneath the engines. While I was there, one of the aircraft was out of the hangar being flown that day. You could even go outside and observe it on the ramp as it departed and returned. Planes of special interest to me where a B-17, B-25, Beechcraft Staggerwing, DC-3, P-47, F-4, SBD, F6F, TA-4, A-1 and a TBM. If those designations don't mean anything to you don't worry as you will still enjoying viewing them. I was impressed with the appearance of all of their aircraft. Also in each hangar are wallboards on the hangar sides to read about many interesting facts about aviation and in particular WW II. You can also go up to the second floor and overlook one of the hangars to give a different perspective. After leaving the hangars I found other rooms in the museum that have fun filled scientific hands on demonstrations of aviation principles that both kids and adults will learn from. They even have a section that teaches you how to make paper airplanes (they provide the paper) and then you can go up to the second floor overlook of the foyer and test fly them. Other rooms have interesting floor to ceiling wallboards showing facts about aviation history and in particular the contribution that Texas has made and still is making. On weekends only, they open up a room off of the foyer that has flight simulators for you to practice your flying skills. The simulators have two seats in each one for the pilot (you) and an observer (guest). On Saturdays each 10-15 minute flight is $5 and on Sundays it's FREE. During the week the simulators are not open to the public and only used for the numerous school visits that occur during the year. I enjoyed my flight time and managed several takeoffs and landings without any mishaps. I recommend doing this even if you have to pay the $5 like I did. Finally, the gift shop is nice and large enough to provide all of your souvenir needs. I have to give 5 stars to this museum. It's very affordable, appeals to all age groups, educational, interactive and it's brand spanking new.

Came here for a field trip we all had the best time of our lives! They were sweet, the quests and questions were difficult. Loved the gift shop!

Awesome museum!! Great staff!!! Wasn't busy at all considering covid!! Definitely worth the drive!!!

Is there anything that brings you back in time? that makes you feel like a kid again? For me it's the Snoopy snow cone machine that looks like a dog house. You put the ice cubes in the top and it makes little shaved ice cups at the bottom, add a flavored syrup and you're back to age 6. This past weekend, I watched this same thing happen to my father. I watched a 69 year old man turn into a small child as he took a ride on an authentic B-17 Bomber. I purchased him a ride ($425) on a B-17; he was one of 7 passengers on the 25 minutes flight above Galveston. The ride was as he put it "a once in a lifetime event". He was truly like a kid who sees Santa for the first time or does that first solo no training wheels ride on their bike. If only we could all find things like this to make us so happy. The Lone Star Flight Museum is a located next to Schlitterbahn, Moody Gardens, and the Galveston Airport (yes! they have an airport). The museum houses many old planes, some from WWII, some older and some newer. The museum has two hangers (one is still under repairs from Hurricane Ike). When you first walk in, you enter a beautiful new gift store full of models, puzzles, mugs, books, t-shirts, and other items that are all plane themed. We had to drag my father away from the 'toys' to get the museum. The whole place has been redone after Hurricane Ike. Next, you enter the museum which is a huge airplane hanger. Inside you'll find classic fighter planes, passenger planes, and the occasional old land vehicle (I saw at least one '57 Chevy Truck). Some of the planes are owned by the museum and others are privately owned and on display. Many of the planes still fly! So, back to flying in one... there are three different planes you can buy a flight in. There is the B-17 Bomber ($425), the B-25 bomber ($375), and the T-6 ($290). There is another one listed on their website, but when I was there this weekend, these were the only three that were available to fly in or reserve. With all the flights, you get there an hour early for check in and get to walk around the plane. Then you get in and they show you around the plane. There are a variety of places to sit inside including the nose cone (it's clear and a seriously amazing place to sit for take off and landing), the body, the copilot seat, and the tail. There are only 7 passenger per ride, so there is a ton of room in there! Once in the air, you can unbuckle and walk around. There are some tight squeezes inside! The pilots who fly these planes are very knowledgeable and can answer many questions. The people who work at the museum really do it because they love it and have a great interest in aviation. If you have a family member who loves old planes, this is the perfect and unique place to bring them. If you aren't interested in flying in the planes, you can still watch them take off and land one Saturday a month. When in Galveston, get away from the beach, sun, and drinks and head over the museum for a little taste of history.

Not only is the museum absolutely amazing and full of so much rich interesting history but they really have the greatest most unique birthday party venue that most people might not even know about! My sister threw the most adorable 1st birthday for my nephew yesterday and the Space was perfect on the 2nd floor landing overlooking the multiple fighter jets and various aircraft. It was almost surreal, my sister has a gift of party planning perfectly so the combo was truly perfection, and my nephew had the best time along with all our children that attended and the coolest part was the adults really very much enjoyed themselves too. Truly one of the most wonderful days thank you Veliz Family and Lonestar Flight Museum we cannot wait to try out the flight simulator on our next visit

Great place for events. The company I work for has executed a few events here and everything was wonderful! Our contact Aimee is always amazing and very helpful. There is plenty of room to play with the layout and the planes are a great addition to the space.