Search results
Welcome to the Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum, Colorado’s oldest aviation museum! We preserve and portray the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base.
The Museum preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. From our barnstormer beginnings in the Roaring Twenties, through the daring exploits of our World War II pilots and into the modern space era, our exhibits are sure to capture your attention.
Peterson Air and Space Museum is an aviation museum located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado focused on the history of the Air Defense Command, Aerospace Defense Command and Air Force Space Command.
Welcome to the award winning Peterson Air and Space Museum, Colorado’s oldest aviation museum. It is the site of Colorado Spring’s first municipal airfield. The four original airfield structures, built between 1928 and 1941, still remain.
Colorado’s oldest aviation museum, the Peterson Air and Space Museum is housed at Peterson Air Force Base, itself on the southeastern outskirts of Colorado Springs. The base was named to honor Edward J. Peterson (1st Lieutenant, USAAC), who served as a pilot during World War II.
The museum's mission is to acquire, preserve and exhibit the significant history, heritage and traditions that keep alive the stories of our civilian aviation history and our military service men and women for all generations. 150 E Ent Ave| Peterson AFB, CO | 80914.
Today, the Peterson Museum is located right in the center of that 8.3 acre historic district on Peterson Space Force Base. The original Passenger Terminal, City Hangar and Broadmoor Hangar all have exhibits inside and anchor our award winning airpark.
Jul 4, 2022 · The Peterson Air and Space Museum, located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an aviation museum with a focus on the history of the Air Defense Command, Aerospace Defense Command, and Air Force Space Command.
The Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, contains a static display airpark. American and Canadian aircraft can be found in the airpark along with surface-to-air missiles.
This aircraft was flown to Peterson AFB in the fall of 1978 after flying Icelandic missions as late as May 1978. The interior of the aircraft was virtually intact from its last mission and interior restoration is nearly completed and is available for tours.
