Historic Airfield Museum
Historic Wendover Airfield is the most original remaining and authentically preserved WWII Army Air Force base in the United States. The importance of this site to our national history is not surpassed by any other airfield in the country.
The main museum located in the Brinkman Service Club is open Monday through Saturday (see current hours below). A smaller part of the museum is viewable in the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) building just south of the control tower. They are open from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week.
Save where they walked.
Address
352 E. 'A' Street (Airport Way),
P.O. Box 104 Wendover, UT 84083
Phone
Call Today!
435-665-7724
Brinkman Service Club Hours of Operation
Monday—Friday 10 AM to 5 PM • Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM • Closed Sunday
Airport FBO Hours of Operation
Sunday—Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM
Featured Exhibits
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Bomb Prototype Component Exhibit
Wendover Army Air Base was involved in Project Alberta一the final engineering phase of the Manhattan Project. Over seventy non-nuclear “test shapes” of both Little Boy and Fat Man bombs were dropped as part of the work conducted in Wendover. Some of these components have been recovered and preserved to help tell the story of the atomic missions and the efforts of the Manhattan Project....
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Little Boy Replica Exhibit
Our museum is home to an accurate 1:1 scale replica of the Little Boy bomb. Little Boy was a gun-barrel-type bomb that used uranium as its fissile material. It was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, becoming the first-ever nuclear weapon used in warfare. This replica was painstakingly researched and recreated by nuclear archaeologist John Coster-Mullen. To see this piece in person puts the engineering feats and the destructive power of the atomic bombs into perspective. ...
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Sadako Sasaki Paper Crane Exhibit
At the age of two, Sadako Sasaki survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. By the age of twelve she was hospitalized with leukemia. According to Japanese legend, anyone who folds one thousand paper cranes will be granted a wish. In an effort to regain her health, Sadako folded one thousand cranes and more before she passed away October 25, 1955. One of only a handful in the nation, Sadako’s family donated one of her precious paper cranes. This artifact serves as a symbol of peace, and of the power of reconciliation....
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Wendover Homefront Exhibit
Airmen stationed at Wendover Army Air Base often found themselves at this desolate post thousands of miles from loved ones. To help connect and share their journey, airmen could purchase items such as this tablecloth in the base PX (Post Exchange) and mail them home. Often referred to as “Sweetheart” items, we have a selection of these types of artifacts throughout the museum....
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WWII Uniforms Exhibit
The museum has a number of World War II Army Air Force uniforms on display. These represent a range in duties, rank, and season. The ribbons and patches on every uniform have their own unique story to tell. See enlisted and officer dress uniforms, flying clothing, and more!...
Guided Tours
Daily Tours
We offer tours most days that the museum is open, led by a member of our museum staff. Tours begin around 1:30pm. Please meet in the foyer of the Brinkman Service Club.
These tours typically last just over one hour and provide access to the restored WWII-era buildings along the flight line, including a squadron maintenance hangar, restored fire station, Norden Bombsight building, B-29 hangar, and the atomic bomb loading pit. Cost is $10 for adults / $5 for youth (ages 12-17). Call ahead to check for availability and to schedule your tour: (435) 665-7724
All Access Tours
A few time per year, we have “All-Access” base tours. On this tour, you are able to visit parts of the base that are not included in our normal daily tours. The tour dates for 2024 have been set. These tour groups are limited in size, so be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible. Click here for more details.
Private Group Tours
***Limited Spots Available***
We offer opportunities for private groups to either get a custom-tailored group experience or rent out the airfield for private parties. Call the museum for details: (435) 665-7724
Getting to the Airfield
Driving
From I-80 east, take Exit 1 and head south through 2 stop signs. Turn left at the second stop sign and the museum is on the right in 700 feet. From I-80 west, exit at Nevada 410 and turn left on Wendover Boulevard. Go to the Shell station, turn south and go to the stop sign. Turn left and the museum will be on the right in 700 feet.
Flying
The airport has two runways: 10,000’ and 8,000’ with a large parking ramp. The airport has both 100 LL and Jet A fuel. Historic Wendover Airfield members receive a discount on fuel. Food, gaming, and lodging are just minutes away. Call on UNICOM 122.8 and the office staff can arrange for a taxi or one of the FBO’s courtesy cars may be available.
Visit
Wendover Airfield is 120 miles west of Salt Lake City on I-80. Enjoy the ride over the famous Salt Flats and drive by the Historic Bonneville Raceway where hundreds of world speed records have been set. Visit our museum and displays in the operations building. Drive around the air base and look at the buildings and hangars that will be restored.
Plan Your Visit
Know Before You Go
We are glad to hear you are coming to visit us. We realize that you may want to visit some other attractions while you are here and Wendover has a lot to offer… Below are some of the top accommodations, restaurants, and things to do while you are here in Wendover.
Places to Stay
There are a number of motels along the Utah side of Wendover Boulevard. Gaming, rooms, and food are available at all the West Wendover Nevada Casinos. RV Campgrounds: Wendover Nugget and KOA Campground in West Wendover, Nevada
Places to Eat
Local restaurants include the Salt Flats Cafe (cash only), just up the road from us, and the Copper Kettle on 600 E. Wendover Boulevard. Other dining options such as fast food, buffets, and more can be found in West Wendover.
Places to Fuel
Millers Travel Center – Shell Station: 80 E Wendover Boulevard Sinclair gas and snacks: 230 E Wendover Boulevard Carrillo Bros Gas and Service: 601 E Wendover Boulevard
Things to do near Historic Wendover Airfield
Bonneville Salt Flats
Perhaps best known as the location for numerous land speed records, the Bonneville Salt Flats are a must see. The best way to enjoy the salt flats is to take Exit 4, head north past the Sinclair gas station, and continue to follow the road as it turns east. Visit the Bureau of Land Management website to learn more about access and use: https://www.blm.gov/visit/bonneville-salt-flats
Top of Wendover Hiking Trail
This is a short hike of moderate difficulty. Summit this mountain on the edge of town for a scenic view of the surrounding area. A circle of informational signs has been erected at the top to inform visitors of what they are seeing, from buildings at the airfield to the curvature of the earth seen towards the Bonneville Salt Flats
Danger Cave State Park
Danger Cave and Jukebox Cave have produced numerous artifacts dating from the end of the last Ice Age (12,000 years ago) into historic times providing much information about ancient cultures. Formed by the waves of Lake Bonneville, the cave offered a natural site for the habitation of many Native peoples over thousands of years. Learn more about history and tours:
Questions about your visit?
If you have any questions about museum hours of operation, tour availability, etc., please feel free to call us at 435-665-7724 prior to your visit.
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Calendar of Events
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Volunteer Day at the Airfield
Volunteer Day at the Historic Wendover Airfield...
EVENT: 2024 All Access Tours
Event Details: 2024 dates - Apr 20th, May 18th, July 27th, Sep 14th // Please join us for an all-acc...
