Lone Star Flight Museum

The Lone Star Flight Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, displays more than 40 historically significant aircraft and many hundreds of artifacts related to the history of flight. The museum is distinct among its peers because all the aircraft on display are flight-ready.

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The museum began as a private collection of historic aircraft in 1985. By 1990 that collection had grown enough that its owner decided to place them on public display. The Lone Star Flight Museum, a non-profit organization that is funded entirely through private donations, was borne from that effort.

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1985 - 1990

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The museum's collection often participates in airshows across the country. As of 2005, the museum's aircraft annually log more than 40,000 miles (60,000 km) cross-country flying to various air demonstrations.

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Located next to the Galveston International Airport and Moody Gardens, the museum is housed on about 100,000 square feet (10,000 m²), including its own airstrip (fly-in guests are welcome).

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Galveston International Airport - Moody Gardens

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