Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Sullenberger Aviation Museum Founded in 1992 by aviation enthusiast and Carolina's Wing Commander of the Commemorative Air Force, Floyd Swinton Wilson, and his wife Lois.
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Highlighting stories of innovation & heroism throughout the history of aviation ✈️

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Hours 👇🏼
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4:30pm
Monday: CLOSED SAM stands proudly alongside Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The museum is home to iconic aircraft and historical treasures, including the celebrated "Mirac

le on the Hudson" exhibit—featuring the very plane that safely landed in New York’s Hudson River on January 15, 2009. SAM tells stories of innovation, courage, and perseverance, inspiring visitors to chase their dreams and reach for the skies. As a Smithsonian Affiliate and welcoming over 120,000 visitors annually, SAM plays a vital role in Charlotte’s cultural landscape, offering tours, educational programs, and private event spaces. Join us as we take flight into the future—one story at a time. Learn more about SAM at https://www.sullenbergeraviation.org/.

We're excited to welcome Georgia Burgess as one of our Summer 2026 Collections Interns! Georgia is currently working tow...
06/23/2026

We're excited to welcome Georgia Burgess as one of our Summer 2026 Collections Interns! Georgia is currently working towards a dual M.A. in Public History and Critical Heritage Studies at UNC Charlotte. "SAM creates a museum atmosphere for people of all backgrounds who are interested in learning about aviation. I'm excited to get hands-on experience in research and archival collections needed for a career in public history."

Do you want to intern like Georgia? Visit the link to learn how: sullenbergeraviation.org/volunteer

☀️ Summer camp fun is soaring at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum!Our AeroQuest campers are already:• Building prototype...
06/23/2026

☀️ Summer camp fun is soaring at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum!

Our AeroQuest campers are already:
• Building prototypes
• Exploring the science of flight
• Tackling team STEM challenges
• Discovering aviation history

And there’s still time to be part of the adventure! Remaining July sessions for rising 2nd–8th graders are filling quickly.

👉 Register now before camps are fully booked.


https://www.sullenbergeraviation.org/learn/camps/

06/22/2026

Are you ready to step back in time? Join us on July 9, 2026, for the launch of our new 'Inside the DC-3' tour!

Place yourself in the shoes of a retro airline passenger and let history come to life when you tour the interior of our 1940s-era DC-3. Climb aboard and experience the stories, sights, and history that made this iconic aircraft an aviation legend.

Tickets for 'Inside the DC-3' will be available beginning July 1, 2026, at SullenbergerAviation.org. More details coming soon!

Join us Tuesday at 11:00 AM for Wings to Water, a hands-on water evacuation workshop led by a former airline trainer ins...
06/22/2026

Join us Tuesday at 11:00 AM for Wings to Water, a hands-on water evacuation workshop led by a former airline trainer inside an actual life raft. Free with admission to the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.

What’s on your menu this Father’s Day? On this day in 1953, patrons who picked the “Father’s Day Special” at Airport 77 ...
06/21/2026

What’s on your menu this Father’s Day? On this day in 1953, patrons who picked the “Father’s Day Special” at Airport 77 were served roast beef, vegetables, homemade rolls with butter, a drink, and apple cobbler for dessert. Airport 77 restaurant at Douglas Municipal Airport — today’s CLT — was one of Charlotte’s top dining spots, drawing locals and visitors with its well-known dishes.

Do you have any Charlotte aviation artifacts tucked away? Consider donating them to the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. Our trained collections staff care for these treasures so they’re preserved for generations. Email [email protected] to schedule your donation appointment.

Image Credit: Sullenberger Aviation Museum Collection

06/19/2026

Staff and volunteers enjoyed a sneak preview of our brand new tour experience, ‘Inside the DC-3.’ Launching this July, this tour allows visitors to climb aboard the Douglas DC-3. �
Tour participants will discover how the DC-3 went from playing a pivotal role during World War II to revolutionizing commercial travel by making it reliable, profitable, and widespread for the first time in history. Participants will also explore the rich legacy of Piedmont Airlines, a cornerstone of North Carolina’s aviation heritage.

Tickets for ‘Inside the DC-3’ will be available on our website after July 1st.

Dad's spend Father's Day with the museum! Your admission is on us! Happy Father's Day!
06/18/2026

Dad's spend Father's Day with the museum! Your admission is on us!

Happy Father's Day!

Honor Dad with a Flight Path Brick!Looking for a Father's Day gift with lasting meaning?A personalized Flight Path Brick...
06/18/2026

Honor Dad with a Flight Path Brick!

Looking for a Father's Day gift with lasting meaning?

A personalized Flight Path Brick is a unique way to honor a father, grandfather, veteran, mentor, or aviation enthusiast while supporting the museum's mission.

Each engraved brick becomes a permanent part of the museum grounds, creating a lasting tribute that future visitors will enjoy for years to come.

Whether commemorating military service, celebrating a love of aviation, or simply honoring someone special, a Flight Path Brick leaves a legacy that extends far beyond Father's Day.

https://www.sullenbergeraviation.org/brick/

SAM in the Skies! ✈️ SAM intern and ECSU student Kii-Reese Cummings shares his excitement after training for his private...
06/16/2026

SAM in the Skies! ✈️

SAM intern and ECSU student Kii-Reese Cummings shares his excitement after training for his private pilot check-flight with flight instructor Zion Boggess at Elizabeth City Coast Guard Base. Pictured is Kii-Reese flying a Cessna 172.

"I’m training for my private pilot certificate; going over all of the maneuvers, landing, takeoffs and procedures that it takes to be a newly private pilot. Very grateful and blessed!"

Wish Kii-Reese well for his check-ride on June 25th!!

🛫 AeroQuest Summer Camp has officially taken flight!Today, our first campers launched into a week of aviation discovery,...
06/15/2026

🛫 AeroQuest Summer Camp has officially taken flight!

Today, our first campers launched into a week of aviation discovery, STEM challenges, creative projects, and hands-on fun at the museum—and we’re just getting started.

There’s still time to join us this summer with additional sessions running through July for rising 2nd–8th graders.

⚠️ Remaining spots are limited!

👉 Enroll today and join the adventure.


https://www.sullenbergeraviation.org/learn/camps/

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