Strategic Air and Space Museum

Strategic Air and Space Museum

The Strategic Air and Space Museum's mission is reserving the history of the Strategic Air Command while promoting interest in aviation and science among the general public.

It is regarded as having one of the top collections of strategic aircraft.

Offutt Air Force Base in eastern Nebraska became the headquarters of the Strategic Air Command in 1948, and continues as the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command.

The museum at Offutt, adjacent to Bellevue, a suburb south of Omaha, began with its first airplane in 1959 as the Strategic Aerospace Museum. General Curtis LeMay's vision of a museum that preserved historic aircraft had become a reality.

The Museum is a $29.5 million, 300,000-square-foot (28,000 m2) building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar.


Location

28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, Saunders County
Nebraska, USA

Getting There

The Strategic Air and Space Museum is located in Ashland, Nebraska, which is about 20 miles southwest of Omaha. Unfortunately, there is no public transportation directly to the museum, and the area is primarily served by car. If you do not have access to a car, there are a few options available:

Taxi or ride-sharing services: You can take a taxi or use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft from nearby cities, such as Omaha or Lincoln, to the museum.

Private shuttle services: Some private shuttle companies offer transportation to the museum from Omaha or Lincoln. It's best to check with the museum's website or call ahead to see if they have any recommendations.

Public transportation and walking: The nearest bus stop is about 7 miles away in Gretna, Nebraska. From there, you would need to walk or bike to the museum. However, this option may not be feasible for everyone as it requires a significant amount of time and effort.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Nebraska that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.