What to Expect From Your Visit
We have worked closely with the Smithsonian Institution, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force Museum to assemble on the finest collection of aerospace artifacts in the central United States. We house over 63,000 sq. ft. of exhibits under one roof and showcase thousands of items representing the evolution of aviation and spaceflight.
From the Wright Brothers to the Space Shuttle, our galleries are grouped into the following categories:
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General Stafford
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Early Aviation
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Rocket Engines
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Space Exploration
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Space Shuttle
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Modern Aviation
Coming soon to the Stealth Gallery is the 'Raven Beauty' F-117!
We are proud to represent General Stafford and proud to share all of our national treasures with you.
Full-scale replica of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module featuring Buzz Aldrin & Neil Armstrong.
Shooting Star Park
Shooting Star Park
The Playground has an aerospace theme, and is one of the largest playground structures in Western Oklahoma. With a height of over 30-ft., and situated on an elevated area, provides a view of the aviation activities of the airport and surrounding area.
The area has a large covered canopy area with picnic tables and benches for family get-togethers and parties. The playground is packed full of STEAM-based experiences and venues that will maintain the attention of children for a long-time, creating lifelong memories. For safety, a unique pour-in-place rubber surface is placed beneath the playground that makes you feel like you are walking in the air.
The playground is just Phase One of the new public space. In the upcoming year the City of Weatherford, with support from donors and the Stafford Air and Space Museum Foundation, will develop the remaining 7-acres surrounding the new playground into a destination attraction. The park will incorporate walking trails, additional STEAM-based educational experiences, an amphitheater, a look-out tower, sand and water features, meditation spaces, art and kinetic sculptures, miniature golf course, and wonderful green spaces for all types of activities.
While at the park, families can visit the nationally recognized Stafford Air and Space Museum filled with wonders of aviation of space travel.
Harvest Hosts
We are always happy to see our Harvest Hosts guests!
If you are looking for new opportunities to explore the RV lifestyle, stay with us overnight and enjoy the museum at the same time!
Reservations are made through Harvest Hosts. Our new parking lot is large so you should have no trouble securing a spot. Visit the museum before heading back out on the road! You will be so glad you did.
The museum is a great experience. The staff were fantastic and the exhibits were very interesting and very cool. We parked in a back corner of their parking lot in a level space. Was very quiet and easy to find.
Harvest Host Guest, MattCourtMonte
- Dec. 2022
Thumbs up on this site! RV parking is in museum's asphalt parking lot. Room for several RVs. Museum cost us $15 for 2 seniors. Lots of interesting things to see about space and air history. Well worth the admission.
Harvest Host Guests, William H. - Nov. 2022
Harvest Hosts guests have the nicest things to say!
Request to stay approved quickly. Nice level, well-marked RV spots, plenty of room. The wonderful surprise was the museum itself. My husband is a private pilot so I hoped this would interest him, and it did. We spent hours looking at, reading about, and learning more than we knew about space exploration and the path to manned-flight. I suspect my husband enjoyed watching aircraft at the neighboring small plane airport as well.
Harvest Host Guest, Lori H. - Nov. 2022
Schedule a Tour
Bus Tour Groups
We are happy to host bus tours of all sizes and ages! The museum is packed with interesting information, hands-on exhibits, and a variety of experiences for groups of all ages. There are benches throughout the museum for those who like a more leisurely approach to their experience or for those who just need a break between exhibits.
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Groups can choose between a self-guided tour or a guided tour. Self-guided tours will be offered a Star Guide, at admission, to act as a 'road map' through the museum. This allows the visitors to go at their own pace.
Guided tours are scheduled by phone or online and will go through the front desk to guarantee a tour guide for your visit. All of our tour guides are volunteer air and space enthusiasts who love sharing details and behind-the-scene stories about artifacts with a group of interested participants.
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General Tour Groups: 10 person minimum and 2 weeks advance notice.*
Cancellation Policy: All guided museum tours are supported by staff and volunteers. We ask that groups who need to cancel a reservation, or expect to arrive later than planned, please call the museum at 580-772-5871. There is no charge for cancellation, we only ask out of courtesy to our volunteers.
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* For guided tours, please allow us at least a two week advance notice in order for our tour guide to prepare a great experience for you.
** We offer free guided tours plus group rates for students and adults all year round. Unfortunately, we can not guarantee a guided tour on the weekend.
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Arrival
Upon arrival to the Museum, your group leader should come to the ticket counter to finalize payment.
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Buses
Buses may load and unload passengers in front of the museum and then proceed to park in the designated spaces in the parking lot to the west of the museum entrance.
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Charter Buses
For those visiting us with a group, you can rent an Oklahoma City charter bus for easy transportation. Companies like CharterUP make the process quick and simple, with safe and reliable transportation options for all groups.
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Food & Beverages
Your group is welcome to bring sack lunches and use our conference room to eat. Please reserve this space when you are booking your tour. You can bring your lunches in when you arrive and place them in the conference room while you are on tour.
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Guided Tours
We hope you'll take advantage of our guided tours at no extra charge. We would ask that you schedule two weeks in advance so that they have sufficient time to prepare. The experience will be well worth it!
School Tour Groups
With a little planning and a lot of curious minds, our tour guides will provide your group with an insightful and behind-the-scenes tour through our space and aviation artifacts. Our museum is filled with hands-on activities and items that will spark curiosity at any age. We would ask that you schedule two weeks in advance so that they have sufficient time to prepare. The experience will be well worth it!
If you are traveling a long distance, we invite you to bring sack lunches and eat here at the museum, or ask about local restaurants that can accommodate a large group. We have several in town that will be happy to have you!
Group Tour Guidelines
General Tour Groups: 10 person minimum and 2 weeks advance notice.*
Guided School Group Tour Policy: We offer guided tours for 3rd grade and above. For groups with younger students, they are welcome to walk through the museum as a self-guided tour with the teachers or chaperones.**
Chaperone Policy:
Pre-K – 3rd Grades: one adult per 8 kids
4th – 6th Grades: one adult per 10 kids
7th – 12th Grades: one adult per 15 students
Cancellation Policy: All guided museum tours are supported by staff and volunteers. We ask that groups who need to cancel a reservation, or expect to arrive later than planned, please call the museum at 580-772-5871.
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* For guided tours, please allow us at least a two week advance notice in order for our tour guide to prepare a great experience for you.
** We offer guided tours and group rates for students and adults all year round.
Unfortunately, we can not guarantee a guided tour on the weekend.
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Arrival
Upon arrival to the Museum, your group leader should come to the ticket counter to finalize payment. Additional tickets can be purchased at that time or chaperones can pay when they arrive. For school groups we accept Purchase Orders and can issue an invoice before your group leaves to take back to your administration.
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Buses
Buses may load and unload passengers in front of the museum and then proceed to park in the designated spaces in the parking lot to the west of the museum entrance.
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Charter Buses
For those visiting us with a group, you can rent an Oklahoma City charter bus for easy transportation. Companies like CharterUp make the process quick and simple, with safe and reliable transportation options for all groups.
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Food & Beverages
Your group is welcome to bring sack lunches and use our conference room to eat. Please reserve this space when you are booking your tour. You can bring your lunches in when you arrive and place them in the conference room while you are on tour.
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Guided Tours
We hope you'll take advantage of our guided tours at no extra charge. We would ask that you schedule two weeks in advance so that they have sufficient time to prepare. The experience will be well worth it!
Charter Bus
Charter Bus
For those visiting us with a group, you can rent an Oklahoma City charter bus for easy transportation. Companies like CharterUp make the process quick and simple, with safe and reliable transportation options for all groups.
Book an Event
Booking an event or meeting with us is extremely easy!
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Contact us for scheduling and we do the rest. Our staff sets up all the tables, chairs, and table cloths (optional) for up to 160 people. Our kitchen is perfect for caterers to serve into the Explorers Room across a large counter, and to reduce noise, there is a roll-down catering window that is able to separate the Explorers Room from the kitchen if necessary. Every event or meeting you host with us includes FREE ADMISSION to the museum for everyone in your party!
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For more detail go to our Facility Rental page.
A Must See If Traveling I-40
"Obviously General/Astronaut Stafford has enormous respect in this community, as well as substantial clout for obtaining historical pieces. This museum is obviously well funded. If you are near Weatherford, you need to stop in."
Oct.13, 2021 TripAdvisor Member, DaveOnBusiness
Actual A-10 Warthog. Flew in Iraq, Kuwait, & Kosovo.
