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Wurtsmith Air Museum Keeping Wurtsmith AFB and Aviation History of NE MI Alive! Open from May 16 - Sept 27, 2026

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Wurtsmith Air Museum occupies three former fighter aircraft hangars at the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport. These hangars are filled with a multitude of interesting artifacts from the first days of aviation through Desert Storm. The Wurtsmith AFB area is filled with pictures and memorabilia representing the base's rich history from 1953 to 1993. Planes on display include two T-33 Trainers, a CG-4 A glider, a 3/4 scale WWI Loehle SE-5A bi-plane, a restored L-19 Bird Dog. Children may sit in the small white plane and use their imagination to "fly". The gift shop has a wide variety of Wurtsmith-related items (including one-of-a-kind photo prints of WAFB aircraft), as well as other armed forces and local interest merchandise at very reasonable prices. We also create customizable dog tags on our 1947 Graphotype. The museum is open Fri, Sat, & Sun 11 AM-3pm from mid-May, Armed Forces' Day, through mid-Sept. Charges for admission are $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12 yrs. Children under 5 and active duty military with ID are free. The museum is accessible and wheelchairs are available. Wurtsmith Air Museum is a 501c3 organization completely managed by volunteers for the preservation of aviation history in NE Michigan and, specifically, Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

10/09/2026
If we welcome 34 visitors tomorrow -- Sunday, September 27 -- we will reach our goal and set a WAM attendance record!Gue...
09/26/2026

If we welcome 34 visitors tomorrow -- Sunday, September 27 -- we will reach our goal and set a WAM attendance record!

Guest #2500 will receive a token of our gratitude and be featured right here in this space as we bid farewell to a FABULOUS season!

Thank you to each of you who have already visited -- you made it all worthwhile!

Hey, that’s us! Welcome back Jim Gethmann and John M. Froman, WAFB 379th CES, who found a photo of themselves from a pre...
09/19/2026

Hey, that’s us!

Welcome back Jim Gethmann and John M. Froman, WAFB 379th CES, who found a photo of themselves from a previous visit. We’re here for the stories, the memories, the emotions — and always to say Thank You for your service. 🇺🇸✈️

Every veteran, when eligible, should pursue this opportunity! Contact Mid Michigan Honor Flight Inc. or see our pinned p...
09/18/2026

Every veteran, when eligible, should pursue this opportunity! Contact Mid Michigan Honor Flight Inc. or see our pinned post for more information.

Thanks to for installing a new skin on the museum’s 1950’s fighter jet hangars. We are grateful to be watertight before...
09/18/2026

Thanks to for installing a new skin on the museum’s 1950’s fighter jet hangars. We are grateful to be watertight before cold weather arrives.

One of those days that validates all we do to preserve and promote our history. WAFB vet Scott Bower stumbled onto his o...
09/05/2026

One of those days that validates all we do to preserve and promote our history. WAFB vet Scott Bower stumbled onto his own story while browsing the scrapbooks in our Wurtsmith Room. Scott’s first day of service at WAFB in 1990 was his dad’s last day of service after 20 years! Yes, that’s incredible!

WELCOME to our 2000th visitor in 2026! Jeremiah received a one-year honorary membership and a 100-year Oscoda aviation c...
08/22/2026

WELCOME to our 2000th visitor in 2026!

Jeremiah received a one-year honorary membership and a 100-year Oscoda aviation commemorative coin. We look forward to seeing more of Jeremiah in the coming year!

08/17/2026

SEPT. 16 th, WED. VETERANS' COFFEE HOUR 9 AM Wurtsmith Air Museum, 4071 E. Van Ettan St. ALL VETERANS ARE INVITED. Hope to see you there!

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Oscoda, MI

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+19897397555

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