Reviews of Historic Wendover Airfield Museum (Museum)

Rubi Malone

Great experience! Never been to anything like this. I came for the filming location of Independence Day!

Karin Nordlander

Part of the Manhattan project. Atomic bomb history.

Thor Sigurjonsson

Climbed the airfield tower and visited the museum and store. Entered large derelict aircraft and explored. Place has a sense of history and it was a fun visit. Worth the detour if you are into WWII history or aircraft.

Kyle mcgown

This is a great place to visit. Wish we had more time to spend here.

capital cleaning

This small but interesting museum is worth a visit for any WWII history buff. During WWII this airbase is where the flight crews trained for the bombing missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the crew of the Enola Gay. Inside the museum there are old photos and timelines featuring the history of Wendover Airfield and models of the Enola Gay. There's even a replica of the Atomic Bomb called Little Boy. I especially enjoyed seeing the old photos featuring the flight crews and reading their stories and recollections.

Mike Knapp

great museum and worth checking out when in the wendover area!!

Rickey lane

Very friendly staff they'll give you very detailed information about the museum. They have a replica of the nuke used in ww2 it's huge!

Libna Vallarta

Definitivamente fue una linda experiencia. 100% recomendó. Si van Wendover tienen que visi3este lugar.

TheDanzTeacher

Step back in time and learn about the history of this amazing place!

damon peters

If you’re out here, you have time to check this out. You’ll probably only get this one chance to check out the Enola Gay Hanger and be this close to history. It’s an endangered historic site, and its worth stopping in. It’s a one-of-kind feeling to be this remote and this close to something so pivotal to world events. Lots of movies have been shot out here as well, but it’s so empty it feels like there should be more narration present.

Kairy Salazar

We came here for my son's sixteenth birthday and really loved it. We learned a lot of historical things we didn't know. The staff are all voulenteers and so helpful and nice! We were more than happy to pay over the suggested voluntary donation amount. I hope this forgotten historical gem will garner more attention. It really is a significant part of American history and it would be a shame to see it further slip into a derelict state. They are trying hard to restore it to it's former glory and I hope that happens! If you have the opportunity to go here and love history (especially WWII era), you won't be disappointed.

Ashley Francis

We visited Wendover during the Wendover MDA ride. We did not travel on bikes and when asked if we were passing through with the ride I think we shocked the staff when we told them we came just to see this place! My husband found this gem and it certainly did not disappoint! We arrived half hour until closing and the lady was kind enough to let us watch the informational show that they played, see the bits of history and even check out the gift shop. I would definitely give this place a visit. It's like a walk in to the almost erased passed. Keep this place alive! Give a visit! Donate!

Shawna Greene

Some cool stuff. A Morse code machine the prop plane used for the movie con-air

Mary Birt

Historic place worth visiting

Andrew B

Lots of history!

Dan Schwark

Very cool place..

Joe Schwiesow

Very small airport. But nice

Dani M.

Great, guiet museum.

Mike Wise

Visit the place our airmen and soldiers trained to be gunners, bomb sights, pilots and bombers, but don't expect too much. It's falling down, but the exhibits are great and it's small-town history. Give it a look, donate what you can and remember those who gave their lives, Americans and enemies.

Simon Denton

Has the plane from con air the movie can climb the tower.

Justin Haskins

Very cool place, very historic place. Probably the very best thing Wendover has going.

xlxgreenwolf Gaming

It was free and had real stuff from the war a great place to be.

Temple Mastery

Amazing! I have been fortunate enough to tour World War II installations all over Western Europe, and this one is very cool and unique. It's connection to the atom bomb dropped in Nagasaki, and some of the signatures of the actual flyers from the war they have in places in there is amazing. Go on a Saturday, around noon 12:30 they have a walking tour of the entire facility. There's a donation of five or ten dollars required, but it's totally worth it. Go out and support them and leave some money there if it's possible for you.

Casey Elsa

It was great seeing the old barracks and the WW2 history. Here's to hoping that they get the funding to restore the remaining buildings.

Roy Miller

Great piece of history hidden away that needs more visitors to pass on the truth of the Army Air Corp and the Enola Gay and Box Car

Billy Curtis

Awesome history!

Rebekkah Shaw

Amazing place to take a step back in time. The museum is great and you can walk around following the lettered historical markers.

Patricia Smith

Definitely worth the time. Check this place out and see what they have restored. Enjoyed learning about the WWII bombers. Staff very nice and pleasant.

Tomonori Shibamoto

ラスベガスからボンネビルソルトフラッツへ観光に行った際に訪れました。 ホテルのチェックイン迄の時間潰し程度に立ち寄りましたが、第二次大戦当時の様子が伺える様々な写真や品物、資料などが展示されており、思った以上に良かったです。 昨年この博物館に寄贈された佐々木禎子さんの折鶴も展示されています。 見学は無料ですが、ドネーションの箱が置かれていたので気持ちばかし入れておきました。 周りは少し殺風景な場所にありますが、近くへ行くことがあれば訪れてみる価値はあると思います。

Robert Fackrell

We came here last fall and enjoyed it so much we came back today with the kids. They originally did not want to come and thought learning about world war 2 would be boring but instead they loved it so much, we had a hard time getting them to leave. So fascinating and fun for all ages.

Ro Yale

Interesting

Heidi Lehwalder

Wonderful experience here. Was so fun to learn about everything the lady showed us around and was so super nice. I sliped extra money in the donation box because I would love to see the hanger become a place where I can go see things and learn about the history.

Michelle Baker

Such an interesting place to visit. Nice to learn and revisit history of those who put their lives on the line for us. Take some time to visit when you're there. You'll be glad you did

Robyn Madsen

This was my first visit. I knew the history, but to see it myself, and speak with a very knowledgeable volunteer was quite fun. This is a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.

Paul Steele

Very somber feeling to stand where the atomic age began. God bless those Men and Women who defend our freedom.

Brittney Jensen

Cool to look at. No one talked to us. Wasn't sure if we could walk in to some areas or not. Just felt like we were going to get in trouble for something. Lol

Andrea Huber

Great and informative, never knew this was here

Josh Sorensen

A lot of forgotten history here if your interested in America's history or just love airplanes I would reccomend stopping in

Paul-Julie Bain

Great historical info and displays

84WSU

Nice little museum. Great history!! Worth taking a break from gambling and seeing some things from the past.

Jim Jones

A must see display that is free!

CAITLIN DONOVAN

Very interesting WWII airfield. Museum and restored structures are worth a look.

Anthony Duran

Wonderful, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Such a neat little historic place to preserve for veterans, their families, and the public for education into our past.

Caden Fellows

Pretty cool that they run off tips so the admission is free. I recommend leaving a donation though so they can stay in business.

Wendy Anderson

Interesting

as wo

Love learning about our history. A must stop when in Wendover, Utah

Judge Leverich

Great place!! Well worth a visit, especially when you can get on one of the all access tours they do a few times a year. A lot of fascinating history out here, and the volunteer staff are very knowledgeable and eager to tell you all about the place.

Melissa Jenkins

It was an interesting museum, but they only have the small part open on Sundays. I would have liked to see the bigger museum.

Crazy horse

Awesome place to check out if you're into history. They've done a lot to bring things back to what they used to be and have a lot of really cool stuff in the air museum. If you've not been there I highly suggest you check it out. Really cool history and a lot of cool things to see and do.

M Kieffer

Excellent historic museum. Fun activities.

Tommy Collier

Not much there but a fun stop

Robyn Klauer

Such a cool step back in time

Mary Patricia

It is the first time I have ever been in a World War 11 plane. This was an airport for the our war planes. The museum was very interesting with real equipment that the men had in the war. A great history place.

Melissa Ralphs

Really neat place to stop. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable

Nicholas Cooper

Epic place, epic history.

Kevin Mansor

I live here so I see it every day it's getting better every day.

Brian Wilson

I thought I gave you a 5 star, my apologies, so here you are. My next time in I'll try and get in to see the whole thing. Thanks for letting me in.

Michael Trujillo

Great museum to visit lots of history

Rednecklivin 32

So a buddy of mine is in CAP (Civil Air Patrol) They were supposed to be doing a airshow out there. Even tho the airshow was cancelled due to weather, my buddoes from CAP showed me around a little. From the defac building to the old airtower and the hangar to the plane that dropped the bomb on japan. This is so cool what these guys are trying to do for this airbase. It gives you that euphoria of the way things used to be. Good job guys keep it up!!

Ryan Tommer

I didn't know how much history was out here until I visited. It's a great cause to support as they work to restore an important part of American history.

Chris Mathis

Very interesting history about ww2

Brad Hanson

Excellent restoration of the control tower!

Paul Pappan

Interesting place you could see everything in an hour if you hurried.

Jackie Florentino

Very interesting history

lee mcclanahan

So much History I am afraid it will be overlooked in the future.

Isaac Figgins

Just thinking of the sacrifices that was made back then so we all can enjoy what it means to be free very humbling and thankful

C Fisher

Very interesting exhibits. Lots of history.

Josie Newbold

This is an amazing piece of history. This once was the largest air reserve during WWII and is the only surviving WWII airbase of its size. The museum has focused on restoring the base and plans on continuing to restore still standing structures. There is a good eight minute video that talks about the site. Great place to visit to learn about an important time in world and US history.

Trevor Wyatt

Awesome museum. Several buildings to check out.

Waylan Nelson

Great information

Bonifacio Gloria

(Translated by Google) I liked it very interesting. (Original) Me gustó muy interesante.

Raymond Freeman

AWESOME!!!

Ethan Eggleton

They had an awesome bomber on sight. And if you aint gambling in wendover that's the next best thing.

wayne copus

Very small

Emmalene Mitchell

Loved the museum! Very Interesting and the lady over the museum was so fun to talk to and knew so much about the airfield.

Desiree Preston

This was a hidden gem. We saw vintage aircraft taking off and landing, climbed the old control tower and enjoyed the restored officer's club with all it's artifacts. My son was especially impressed by the bomb replica. My kids enjoyed dancing on the dance floor to the big band music. We plan to go back!

Mike Mckinney

Very interesting history, I believe the government should step up or even the casinos to save the history before it's all gone

floehde

Ein Ort von historischer, militärischer Bedeutung. Zu Kriegszeiten waren hier sehr viele Soldaten untergebracht. Einen Teil der Baracken kann man heute noch sehen. Es gibt ein kleines Museum und ab und zu steigt ein historischer Kampfjet auf, den Veteranen des WWII und Militärhistoriker pflegen. Ich fand es interessant und spannend.

Jarred Sink

I love the history of wendover, and the museum does a great job of showcasing it. This is a must see place for anyone interested in world war 2 history, or military history!

Grant Edgar

Real history

Thomas Petersen

Great museum with displays and a self guided driving tour of the world War 2 airbase. There is a gift shop with tons of cool stuff and the restored dance hall is super cool.

Dirk Giles

Wasn't expecting this WWII gem in Wendover. I would love to return once the hangar is open to the public. Definitely worth walking around to read some history. Good stop to stretch the legs and enjoy some ac. Found myself wandering around trying to envision the activity during peak operations.

jaron mccloy

Lose all your money? Check this place out. If they do get an old ww2 bomber it would be a must see!

Dennis Shaw

Very informative, I enjoyed the visit

Brendan Fisher

I've been here a couple of times and it's always a pleasure to to wander around and read the history

Nathan Riggs

Amazing history. We didn't even know this existed, which is a shame. Amazing piece of history.

tonya chamberlain

Really cool little airport. Lots of neat things to look at around there. If you have the time, stop by and explore it.

Rick Pasler

History captured in perfect detail.