- Museum of Mountain Flying is located at the east end of the Missoula International Airport complex.
- See “Tilly,” a DC-3/C-47 and a range of other aircraft plus historic photographs and artifacts.
- Fees: $4/adult, $2/senior or military, $2/student, $10/family.
- Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 am – 4pm.
Overview
The Museum of Mountain Flying is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in a large hangar near Missoula International Airport, the museum includes several historic aircrafts, hundreds of photographs, and artifacts including plane parts, clothing, and interpretive displays. The museum’s centerpiece is “Miss Montana,” a fully-restored DC-3/C-47. Episodes in Miss Montana’s history include the tragic smoke jumping incident of 1949 when several fire fighters perished in the Mann Gulch fire. Interpretive displays are scattered through the museum and highlight the history of smoke jumping, Missoula pilot training during WWII, and more. Miss Montana flew all the way to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.
Parking and restrooms are available at the hangar.
Location
The Museum of Mountain Flying is located at the east end of the Missoula International Airport complex, just 6 miles west of Missoula.
From Missoula proper, travel 6 miles west on W Broadway Street. Turn left on Johnson Bell Drive at the main entrance to the airport, turn left again onto Aviation Way, at the four way stop continue straight until you reach the Museum..
Contact Information
Museum of Mountain Flying
5843 Museum Way
P.O. Box 16601
Missoula, MT 59808
Ph: (406) 721-3644
Hours/Seasons
The museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 am – 4 pm.
Cost
- $5 / Adult
- $2 / Military or Vets
- Children 12 and under: Free
More Information
For aviation enthusiasts, here’s a short list of some of the aircrafts you’ll find at the museum:
DC-3 Miss Montana
A-26 Fire Eaters from the movie Always
TBM Avenger
Travelair 6000
and more!
