dakota territory air museum

154ernies

This past Monday we went to the Dakota Territory Air Museum. The Museum was closed for the season. The volunteers opened up the museum so we could see it. They were very nice and insisted that we sign the guest book. They really went out of their way to be extra nice to us. We were quite impressed with the tour.We had friends that stopped over for a day while making a rail trip. The volunteers made them feel like royalty. The quality of the museum was that of caliber to the EAA accept smaller. We were guided through the catacombs and given background on every display.The museum will not reopen till 2015. It is well worth the trip to see the museum. I would like to personally thank the volunteers for taking the time to make us feel at home. Since the museum was officially closed the fee was waived.

DandTLee

Make sure you ask for Glenn the curator. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. They actually have planes there from WWII that still fly.

NathanRichard

Excellent site for anyone interested in air aviation, especially WW2. Very impressed with what the museum offers for its size.

SALTK

Being a "plane nut", especially about WWII planes , I found this museum to be filled with lots of memorabilia from that era, including WWII planes that are in flying condition...P-5aD Mustang and a real Japanese Zero restored from their original parts.

kbralusaf

Wonderful exhibits and staffed by very friendly volunteers. Their was so much crammed into the small facility it was amazing to see it all. Some hands on stuff was available when we went and the kids loved it.

vwfanforever

We went there and enjoyed the variety of planes and exhibits. The planes do come and go as they travel around to other air shows across the world

jasoto

Hearing how small this place was discouraged me from going. However, taking my family there couldn't have been more enjoyable. Fifteen dollars being the total cost for a family is great. The planes are fun and some are still even operable. The day I went I was fortunate to see some land very close by. Great family fun, low family costs.

VickyMP

Is an interesting place because of history of the airplanes, even if the place is small. The staff super helpful. The area where they are fixing the airplanes is interesting. Every body thatgoes to Minot should visit this museum.

terdyc

There is a wide range of aircraft and aircraft memorabilia USA and Canada. The best part was the replica of Orville and Wilbur Wright's Kitty Hawk.

Granny-Gourmet

This is another of Minot's lesser-known gems, and well worth the visit time and time again. It is open from Spring to Fall and we try to visit at least monthly since exhibits change. Fascinating aircraft come and go, and in the past year, the size of the museum has doubled with a new building. Please, don't miss it!

GinnyA_13

Very good airplane museum. Nice collection, well displayed. Especially easy for pilots to get to since it adjoins the airport and is a short walk from the FBO.

Food_Detective101

As a visitor to many air and space museums, I found the Dakota Territory to be excellent. While not large (it is growing steadily) it is loaded with high-quality aircraft and displays. The curator is doing an outstanding job. One hint, the museum is home to one of the rarest flying aircraft in the world. The small donation is worthwhile, and is used to develop the museum further. Close to Minot International Airport. Bottom line: probably the best thing to see in Minot.

miamoura

good history that thrilled my son who is a great fan of airplanes.very expensive gift shop but great service just wish there was more information and more historians to help the customers see why these planes are really here.the reading can be great but will fall on dull to most young people then adults who have been there for the wars and history

jimbardjr

This is a small yet complete look into the history of aviation. They have a nice selection of vintage aircraft and a large selection of model planes. They seem to grow each time I visit.

brainradio

This was a great surprise at a very reasonable price. I could have spent more time there!