Freeman Army Airfield Museum

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend that is dry? I’ve got the perfect choice for you! Come see us at the Freeman Army Airfield Museum! We are open from 10:00-2:00. We have a scavenger hunt for the kids, 3 simulators, a stocked gift shop and very interesting exhibits. While you are going thru the exhibits, I’m pretty sure you will learn something new about what happened right here in our county during WWII! Here is the best part-parking and admission is FREE!

05/16/2026

What to do on a rainy Saturday? Load up the car and come visit the Freeman Army Airfield Museum. We are open from 10:00-2:00. We have two full buildings, three simulators and a cool gift shop! Bonus - Parking and Admission is FREE!

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars for Freeman Army Airfield Museum's Airplane Ride Day on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

For a donation of $30 per person, you can see Seymour from the skies! There will be airplane and military vehicles on display, the museum will be open for free tour and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Feeling brave? For an additional fee, you can take a ride with Robinson Aerobatics in a 500hp biplane.

Event is weather dependent. No children under the age of 5 and no one weighing more than 250 pounds will be allowed to ride for safety reasons. Riders must sign a liability waiver before riding.

05/09/2026

Hint Hint - It’s Mother’s Day weekend. Treat your mom this weekend. Bring her to the Freeman Army Airfield Museum today from 10:00-2:00. Visit both buildings full of history from Jackson County. During your tour you might find out she has always wanted to fly a plane - we have just the simulator for her to see just how good she is behind the controls. The special people in your life will love experiencing this museum with you. You can even buy her a coffee mug from our gift shop to remember your special day! We won’t tell her that parking and admission is free!! See you soon!

05/02/2026

YES - The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open today from 10:00-2:00. YES - we have very knowledgeable volunteers that can lead your through our museum or you can leisurely enjoy the many displays on your own. YES - the simulators are running today. We have one for all ages! YES - admission and parking really are FREE! Come see us today!!

04/18/2026

Yes it’s raining outside and most of the kids sports have been cancelled BUT the Freeman Army Airfield Museum is OPEN! We have something for everyone! Load up Grandma and Grandpa and all the kids and come see us today from 10:00-2:00pm. Parking and admission is FREE!

Our exhibits are an excellent way to know more about Jackson County and the heroes that were here! The simulators are running and the gift shop is stocked!

See you soon!!

04/11/2026

Do you want to go flying today? Clear sky, winds are low, beautiful day for a flight! Come to the Freeman Army Airfield Museum today. All 3 flight simulators are up and running ready for your flight! Many of the exhibits have been refreshed or updated. Gift shop is stocked and ready. The museum is open from 10:00 to 2:00 today!

04/06/2026

On this day in 1945, the "Freeman Field Uprising" occurred when black officers attempted to enter to the officers club at Freeman Airfield in Seymour, Indiana which was only open to white officers.

Over 100 black officers were arrested due to this act of protest, and this event served as a catalyst for President Harry Truman to end segregation in U.S. armed forces. The officers were part of the 477th Fighter Group which was comprised of the legendary World War II African-American aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The men involved in the Freeman Field incident would not have their records cleared and restored until 50 years later in 1995.

Today, the Freeman Army Airfield Museum in Seymour tells the history of the WWII airfield.

For more information about this historical event, visit

In 1945, at Freeman Field officers of the African American 477th Bombardment Group challenged the unlawful exclusion of blacks from officers’ club, resulting in their arrest. The uprising imm…

03/21/2026

Today from 10:00-2:00 you can check out our many exhibits, gift shop and our simulators.

This week one of our simulators got an upgrade! The default aircraft was changed to a period-correct aircraft: We have settled on a military version of the DeHaviland Beaver for the main sim aircraft. The DHC-2 came along in 1947, so it’s not specifically WWII. However, it is the right era. Why the Beaver. Well, for one thing, it has a control yoke, which matches the main sim control system. And maybe it has to do with the fact that Larry flew one for 27 hours before he went to Vietnam.

You should check it out. As always admission and parking is FREE!!

03/07/2026

Come check out the Freeman Army Airfield Museum today from 10:00-2:00. It might be a little soggy outside but inside we are dry, warm and our volunteers are all smiles.

We truly have something for everyone! We can host groups, we have scavenger hunts for the kids, big engines to look at, 3 simulators and lots of souvenirs!

Parking and admission is FREE!! See you soon!!