Reviews of Barksdale Global Power Museum (Museum)

Nichola Braby

Whole place is legit. It showcases the B-52 class of airplane and has plenty to look at however there is no B-52 that can be entered. It would be a much better museum if we could actually explore the interior of the plane they spend the most time talking about. Other than that its a great museum.

Mel Yo

This museum has a lot of history regarding Barksdale Air Force Base and the 8th Air Force. There are displays of uniforms work during various wars, a wide array of air planes to look at and some movies to watch. Bring your ID. Don't try to go on Sunday unless you have an airmen as a sponsor. It is a fun, free informative time! Kids and adults alike will enjoy it!

Ming5906 .

Shucks. I really fell in love with this place because the history it displays is remarkable, impossible to find or place anywhere else. I deeply regret a couple of things however. One, the general lighting is dim enough around the displays to be almost miserable. A number of times I pulled out my own flashlight in order to see details that were shadowed. Two, there were some items that were not maintained to the point of heartbreaking due to their worth. Specifically, the Norden bombsight, encased in a glass box covered display, has never been maintained and the rubber eyepiece has sublimated and liquefied to run down the side of the mechanical Optical structure. Shame.

Craig Reilly

Mainly photos. Some small exhibits. However, if you are ever a little into this type of thing, it is worth going. The aircraft static display is outstanding! Many aircraft.

Garrick West

An excellent museum. Great history!

Michael Stewart

Brings back memories

Joe Iannone

Really cool aircraft on display and a nice modest museum. Would give it 5 stars however foreign visitors are not allowed unless accompanied by someone with a military ID. Had some family members visiting from Central America, really wanted to see the SR-71 on display, but only those with state IDs were allowed in. They had all the proper documentation (passports) but were not allowed to visit the museum or see the aircraft on display. This should be mentioned in the website - would have saved us a lot of trouble. Too bad since they traveled a long way only to be turned down. Would be nice if the museum was perhaps separated from the checkpoint as people who come to visit the museum could probably care less about being on the AFB.

Dave Olsen

Outstanding

Lisa and Mike Giroux

Gives you chills to be there. Very excited to see all of the different planes they have on display.

Mega Kracka

Your standard base museum, the aircraft on display are very nice and the staff is very friendly.

Chris Stow

Inside the museum doesn't take long. Outside with the planes can take as long as you want. Very informative.

Craig Matthews

One of my friends took me to the museum and it was fantastic to see all the aircraft on display. If you can get onto the base it is worth your time.

Jesse Silvas

Cool very nice museum that us FREE! Be sure to expect being searched because you are on an active air base. Guards were very nice. Also expect to walk, the full size aircraft are spaced out for about a mile or more loop. Will go back again.

Blaire Duecker

The lady inside was not friendly at all to adults or children but besides that very cool place to check out.

Jennifer Fuller

Great learning experience!!

Rita Leeman

Awesome planes, lots of history!

anita haley

Great museum!

Tom McWilliams

An excellent look back at airpower and the changes it has seen over the years.

Philip Bryant

One of the cooler spots on base to go to if you're into history.

Lee Hughes

I recommend this place to everyone to vist

Lynn Bettis

Awesome museum

baldomeros

Have to see

Brian Warner

Stopped in to request assistance with finding some photos of "OLD Barksdale". Lady at the gift store seemed very put out by my request. Told me to "Call the base historian and ask them".

bonnie french

Very informative. The Cub Scouts were enthusiastic

David Lightcap

Greta collection of aircraft displayed outdoors where you are welcome take photographs.

KJ Beach

Nice historical presentation. Rest rooms are disgusting.

Joel C

An average museum with random exhibits and sun-beaten bombers on static display. First off, read the information on their how to access the museum, as it's on Barksdale AFB itself, so you have to go through the gate, etc. Secondly, when I went to the museum, all of the doors were locked (despite it being a couple hours after opening) and I had to call the phone number listed on their site to get entry. Once inside, the place was underwhelming, be it either the lackluster gift shop or the the haphazardly arranged exhibits. The highlight of the museum is the static aircraft on display, ranging from WWII aircraft such as the B-17 and B-24, to unique cold war aircraft like the Avro Vulcan, and two of the aircraft currently based at Barksdale, the B-52 Stratofortress. The only sad thing about these aircraft is that they're all baking outside in the sun, and it's clear that they've seen better days. I'll give them credit for restoring the paint job on some of the airplanes, but it didn't seem like they did their research on what the paint schemes and finishes should be. My final take on the museum is that it's worth checking out if you're in the area and have some free time, but make the outdoor portion the priority to see.

Blake G

Lots of aircraft outside. Worth the visit.

Elena Lee

Great place with all kinds of planes and bombers. Enjoyed by the whole family!

Eugene Kharlamb

A number of decomissioned military planes on display. Great if you like this stuff. Gets a bit hot in the sun.l, bring a hat

Sung Chae Yu

Piece of Air Power history, good place to visit.

Craig Markley

Not a very good place. Took about 10min to see everything.

Shawn Krizmencic

Lots of history to absorb!

Manuel Baeza

Served at Barksdale for 4 years. Great base! If you have never been to the museum make sure to check it out if you are ever on base.

Roger Schurbon

On April 9th 2019 our church group of seniors were taken on a tour of this museum both tsgts knew most everything about the museum. as ex Air Force myself I and our group were very impressed would recommend to anyone to visit this museum.Thank Roger Schurbon

Richard Spreitzer

Great static display of aircraft and interesting displays