I visited the museum with an aviation buff, but I do love museums. This place was packed with ephemera so if that's your thing (spoiler- it was for me!) I highly recommend this place. It's amazing to see what air travel was like in this specific slice of time. It was still fairly new and celebrated. It shows too. The museum is only partially restored. The rest shows the building as is which allows for great little details I think would be missed. There are rooms with the progression of uniforms, images of then and now, and a video of the history on the museum itself. There was a room with memorabilia from pilots and you could listen to live air traffic control as the airport nearby was going about daily operations. I though this a was fun dip into history.

I’ve visited this place a few times with my son. The admission is $5 and self guided. I think it’s pretty interesting to learn about history. I especially love the wing with the different airline uniforms. There’s a plane in the hangar that they allow you to view and on special occasions there’s an old southwest plane that they allow you to go inside. Very fascinating. Just note, this museum isn’t an exciting experience but I think it’s valuable and worth a visit. On days when you have extra time I’d suggest watching the planes take off from Hobby. Sometimes you can see the Rockets private plane.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

I've been meaning to visit this museum for a long time and I finally had the chance to do so recently. For history lovers, this place is phenomenal. As soon as I stepped inside the building, I could smell history. The structure is definitely old and dated but this only makes it more attractive and interesting. My favorite part was stepping inside the historic airplane in the back of the museum and watching modern airplanes take off from Hobby Airport. I really enjoyed my visit and highly recommend this museum to all Houstonians and history buffs.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
$6–10

There was a special on for admission. It was $5.00 per adult. Thanks to Lucy for the most friendly welcome. Just wish that they had XL polos for men for sale. We did purchase a fridge magnet For such a small venue/museum we spent upwards of 2 hours reading about the history of this terminal. So glad that the powers to be and the volunteers stepped up to preserve this very interesting artifact. Remember that their roof is leaking and they need your support to get it repaired.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

Fantastic museum....great way to spend the afternoon. Extensive collections and memorabilia. Perfect for anyone who is an aviation enthusiast and also those who are not. Plenty for everyone and all ages. We will definitely be back. Our tour guide was very kind and amazing at explaining things. Our sons are studying to be commercial pilots so this was right up their alley. Great day. Thank you to all of those who work hard to keep this museum open.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

This is a Houston hidden gem. Even growing up in the city, I had no idea that this museum existed. Literally thousands of old photos and aircrafts were on display. The staff of volunteers were not pushy or aggressive at all. They allowed us to take our time and travel back in time. The guys were so nice to my 3 year old son and allowed him to tour the retro plane outside in the back. The museum itself had so much history inside that you could literally get lost in time. This was a wonderful experience for me and my kiddo. We are planning on returning every month.

This museum didn't have very much to see but what they did have was very cool and very interesting. The entire museum had been rented out for the afternoon so we were only able to stay for maybe 30 min. I'm guessing there was probably more we could've seen if the museum had not been rented and getting ready for a banquet. I also thought there were planes to see behind the building but we weren't able to go back there due to the same issue. So if you are planning to go, I recommend calling 1st and making sure it is open and hasn't been rented out.

This is hands down my favorite museum in Houston. Perfect for aviation geeks or just casual enthusiasts! They have so much history on display here plus the volunteers are helpful and knowledgeable. I especially love open ramp days when you can go up to the third floor observatory deck and see planes come in and take off. This is also a great place to plane spot. The parking is on site and plentiful as well. Admission is only $5!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

I had a good time here at the first airport in Houston. This museum features artifacts from the early days of aviation. It includes items such as pilot and flight attendant uniforms, china and silverware used to serve dinner in flight, luggage, etc. This place was also home to the Women's Air Force pilots during the 1940s. This is a fascinating place rich in history. I'd visit this place again in the future.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

I cannot say how awesome this place is and for the price, there is nothing to lose! You learn about air history in Houston and actually get to step on a real world war ii plane! If you get to the hangar, the will be even more interesting air stuff and projects there. And if you're real lucky, you may even get to see a plane drive by for take off! Def a must visit and to see place!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

This was one of those places I love to find, a saved art deco aviation hub loaded with uniforms, plateware, pictures and other items throughout the history of Houstons original airport. The price was amazing and the location was easy to get to and we walked to the airport plane watch parking lot after to watch some planes take off.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

For a small museum just outside the Airport, this place is amazing. For a whopping $5, I was invited on a guided tour, was given a small presentation, and had the chance to explore inside the Lockheed Loadstar. The exhibits are quite varied and interesting, ranging from airline history to flight attendant fashion, I haven't seen any museum quite like this one. I'd highly recommend paying them a visit if you're in the area.

This charming little airport that is now a museum, is absolutely wonderful. It only takes about an hour to walk throughout the entire thing. But in that hour you see memorabilia that has shaped air travel for today. Not to mention if you have little ones they can go out back and watch the real aircraft take off. Staff there was courteous followed us around explained everything it was a wonderful step into nostalgia.

Very cool! The new “Fashion Takes Flight” exhibit is very well-researched and engaging. It’s like stepping back in time - it’s so beautiful and they display so many neat uniforms from different decades. Needless to say, I left having learned a great deal due directly to the dedicated staff’s excitement and vast knowledge on the subject. Just felt like I couldn’t NOT leave a rave review. Don’t miss it!

Great hidden little gem rich in local history and Texas aviation history! There’s a lot of airline artifacts, and the C-56 Lodestar executive aircraft on display is a really fascinating piece of post-WWII aircraft conversions that was prevalent from the 1950s-1970s. This is worth the visit!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Really interesting place, somewhat off the beaten path but worth the trip to check it out. Makes for a great complement to a day at Johnson Space Center if you're hanging around I-45 for the day. Did you know the precursor to Hobby Airport had international flights in the 40s and 50s? All kinds of great facts and details from that era, including a vintage plane you can climb into. Family friendly!

Great little museum inside the first airport terminal in Houston, Texas. Ran by volunteers and not crowded at all (we were the only ones at the time). Volunteers will tell you the history about the building and location. Many donated artifacts to look at. You can even see planes take off on the runway in the back of the terminal. Can spend 1-2 hours here. Reasonable rates. Worth it for the family.

A hidden gem near Hobby, this museum is a must for the history buffs and those who love architecture. Learned a lot about the history of aviation, particularly as it pertains to Houston, along with some WWII history among other things. Very much worth your time!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Made a stop at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum this morning and were very happy we did. The staff/volunteers were very informative and nice to talk to, they have a collection of private and commercial airline peices it was neat to see what an airport looked like in the 1940s. They are still actively working on the restoration and have a wings and wheels event a few times a year.

Great piece of Houston history that's off the beaten trail, as far as tourist attractions go. Happy to see this building being restored and preseved. Friendly staff, eager to share their knowledge with museum visitors. This little museum is such a bargain for the $5 admission fee; honestly, I think they should double the admission price to $10 (it's worth it, in my opinion).

The best aviation museum ever! We went there and the staff was kind and helpful, they also allowed us to go inside the airport newar the taxiways. The museum experience was simply splendid and there were a lot of items on display. Highly, higly recomended.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

Went on a Friday morning so not very busy. Lots of vintage and antique airline stuff from the 30s and up. Vintage luggage, uniforms, office set up, and various airline memorabilia. Very interesting staff seemed knowledgeable and was very friendly. I will be going back.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Beautiful art deco building that has been restored to it's early aviation history glory. My mother was a flight attendant for Eastern airlines, and loved revisiting the history of her early adult career. It is definitely with a visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Went to see the WASP display. Gone now. Was quite interesting piece of unacknowledged American History. These women were superheroes in the middle 40s. They were forgotten for many years. Finally got the exposure they deserved.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

I head over to the 1940 Air Terminal about 4 times a year. I have been doing this for the past 5 years. This is a great place to spend an hour of your day. If I could give any feedback, it would be that they need to work on their exhibits as not much, if anything, has changed in the last 5 years. The gift shop also leaves a lot to be desired.

$10 admission seems high for the size of the exhibit, but I'm getting old now, so all I do is complain about how expensive things are. I do encourage you to visit, in order to appreciate the fashion of the time.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

This was an amazing museum!! We loved it so much, the volunteers were very knowledgeable and extremely nice. We liked the self paced look around the main terminal, and then the guided tours to the plane and the warehouse. Our toddler didn’t want to leave the flight simulators. Would love to go back in the future to see how it changes.

I brought family here for the first time. We had the entire place to ourselves on a Friday afternoon and Jim was our wonderful tour guide! He was very patient and knowledgeable and really passionate about the museum's mission. It was an amazing hidden gem! Got to go inside the airplanes and helicopter in the hangar. You gotta do it!

I came there to take couple pictures with old building but it converted in pretty interesting visit. The person (sorry I forgot the name) who was museum volunteer there, gave us tour through all exhibitions.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

We showed up late, they did not charge us, and we got great pics and video with the planes outside. They were getting ready for a wedding and still let us enjoy ourselves. The pics and video came out EPIC!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

It’s a lovely small museum, but a must see for anyone who is into airplanes or aviation! It’s literally at the airport by the runway so you see the planes taking off and landing too. Super friendly staff!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Good exhibits and a variety of souvenirs to purchase. We were greeted by a volunteer who gave us a nice history of the terminal. The other volunteers didn't acknowledge us at all which was off putting. We didn't want a guided tour but the least they could've done was acknowledge our presence. Pretty sure I won't be back.

This is a great museum to learn a bit on Houston's aviation history. The all volunteer staff is knowledgeable and willing to share what they know. Make sure to visit the Lockheed Electra out on the ramp.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

I thought I was going to be bored surprising my husband with this place but turns out I was really entertained and had way more fun than I thought I would. I really thought I was going to be cross eyed with boredom watching my husband enjoy plane stuff but I really couldn’t tell who had more fun, him or I...

Very nice museum... definitely a must see for the aviation fan. They have a lot of old history to see, a few planes, and you can go outside and watch planes take off and taxi. Not to mention the building itself. A bonus while you're in the area is the viewing area down the street to watch planes come in.

From the moment you enter this small museum they welcome you friendly and give you a brief description of the place. Very entertaining and with a great story in the exhibition room.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Definitely go to the gem . Mr. Jim was a wealth of information as well as kind and accommodating to my film camera club. Please consider visiting and supporting this place.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$1–5

The displays were interesting and the guides were knowledgeable. Theis is a hidden gem and while it might be slightly underfunded I would definitely recommend visiting it
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Certainly worth the $5 and more! I loved seeing the old planes and getting to see a little piece of history. They have a lot of old equipment from the TWA and Pan-American days and it is real close to Hobby Airport so good chance to see a plane land. Would definitely recommend with children too

Fun wedding venue. Great space and interesting art deco design. Interesting museum exhibits. It still needs a little restoration work to its facade indoors and out.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

The receptionist was very nice and knowledgeable on the history of the terminal. Good way to kill some time off you're near the Hobby airport. Also, you can sit outside and watch planes take off and land
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

An extraordinary hidden gem. Not many know about this museum and the importance of this 1940's Air Terminal. All the employees are amazing. I have also met friendly volunteers who were passionate about their work. The lobby of this Air Terminal will take you back in time!

Beautiful building. Volunteers were nice and knowledgeable. Reasonably priced admission for the experience. Will definitely recomend to our friends.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

This museum blew all expectations to pieces. It was a great experience. Tons of memorabilia to look at. Both my 16yr old son, & 10yr old son were thoroughly entertained. We are already planning on going back soon. The Volunteers are knowledgeable and genuinely happy.

Wow, what a cool place. It is hard to believe how much has changed in such a short time. The architecture is beautiful, and its exhibits are well displayed. What a venue.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Wonderful experience at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum! The staff were very knowledgeable and super kind. Lots to see with a very rich history!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Wonderful museum and staff. Beautiful art deco architecture. Highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts and those who love art deco :)
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

I was able to visit and host a shoot at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, can I just say how much I LOVED this venue?? Not only does it have amazing history, it's also very beautifully renovated, and there are so many cool spots and planes you can photograph.

Love this place! It had so many rooms full of intresting memorabilia! The volunteers were very friendly! Jim (volunteer) showed us around and showed us the airplane outside! The museum also had TONS of info about all the airlines in the 1940s! A must do!

Absolutely amazing experience and worth every penny. The volunteers go above and beyond to ensure that you have the most informative experience. I learned a great about Houston that i didn't know. I suggest that you go and experience a trip to the past.

My history/plane loving son was in heaven! We are about 3 hours away but will definitely be back! The gentleman there gave us so much history and information which was great. The best part was standing on the runway watching planes land and taking off.

What an awesome little place. It's filled with so much history and beautiful collections that have been donated by locals. The guys there were super nice & helpful and the planes look amazing there. Even the tickets are cheap so no excuse to not go.

It was cool to be a old historical building and go in a old plane used for travel back in the day. Great knowledgeable staff.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

The museum is not bad, they have some interesting exhibits. However, the staff, particularly Michael is not very friendly and was correcting my children in the gift shop area . Overall, we were very disappointed and will not be coming back. More

Its a small museum but they had quite a lot of artifacts from airlines of yesteryear, including my beloved Pan American World Airways. I enjoyed looking at all the memorabilia. Id definitely recommend it for historians and airline enthusiasts.

Loved the volunteers! They were full of knowledge and very fun to chat with! I’ve already recommended this place to a few pilot friends! Highly recommend this place if you have 2 hours to spare and wanna learn more about aviation in Houston!

The building is fairly small and we were not permitted to go upstairs, but the old terminal is very well restored with lots of great memorabilia. Only $5.00 and free for vets. It's easy enough to get to and "Hats off" to our "guide". He was

It's really a cool museum to check out. It's the only and first Art Deco airplane museum in Houston. There are very few left in the United States. Every third Saturday of each month they have the wheels and car larger event it's a must go...

Granted, the building and its surroundings could use some refurbishing love. And I kind of expected something different from the exhibition, i.e. artifacts and stories about aviation air traffic in Houston. But I still want to give this

Incredible history , the volunteers show a lot passion and knowledge. Fun to see the aviation history of this place.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Was not expecting much when we went here but i must say that we had a blast here with all 4 of our kids. So much memorabilia and history. Also the gentleman that was volunteering and giving the tour was very knowledgeable. The exhibit

Had a really great time here as we hosted a private event for our family. It was a pleasant experience except the room was crowded. The event we hosted was a baby shower and the air terminal was a great idea for our theme since it was

This was a great hidden gem in Houston! We loved the tour. It was awesome to stand in the middle of the terminal an imagine all the employees and passengers coming in and out at one point in time. I think we stayed there for two hours!

First time visit, must say we enjoyed it and learned something new of our 1940 Air Terminal in Houston. My husband & I enjoyed it, our toddler also had fun seeing all types of aircraft on this tour. Everyone was simply generous and

Absolutely loved this place and the staff was awesome. The Aluminum Christmas Tree Exhibit was really nice. The Air Terminal is a great art deco building with lots of airline treasures. My husband and I really enjoyed the nostalgia.

Such a hidden gem. Hubby wanted to go, and I couldn't figure out how people spent hours there. .. But I was sad to leave after 2.5 hours! Really interesting, and the volunteer guides are just wonderful. Do not skip this one!

Hidden gem. Beautiful art deco and well curated museum of celebrities air travel and the changes in passenger and flight attendant attire over the decades. Attended a gala here and the setting was intimate and stimulating

Celebrated my cousin's beautiful union. This venue is great for an intimate wedding or event.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

A wonderful piece of history preserved! Thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Went for a private event. It was super cool, I would like to rent it for an even as well.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

We had a great time. Such a great piece of aviation history that does well in explaining the introduction of aviation to the area, the development of the airfield, and evolution of the air industry and the airport.

Small but fun. People were very nice and even took us outside to see one of the planes.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$1–5

I enjoyed my tour in this small place, has all what you need to know about flying history
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$1–5

Great museum. It was like walking back in time. They had tons of old airline memorabilia.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

Planes on display are in very poor shape and desperate need of simple things like new paint. Not a whole lot to see inside.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

My husband loves this museum. The kids enjoyed themselves and we bought some souvenirs. The admissions fees were adults $5 each, kids $2 each. It's a historic airport with tons of interesting things to see.

Provided DJ Services for The Shirley’s 11-11-22, load in was great, staff was very helpful and allowing ample time to setup and breakdown. Event Manager Juan was very helpful and patience with all vendors

We celebrated our wedding reception here on 06/12/21. The museum is beautiful and full of such rich history, Juan (of Juan Events) was an excellent man to work with and gave us a great military discount!

Really cool little museum and what a job you have done with a limited budget.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Absolutely loved this place, really cool airline memorabilia for a really good entry price, call before you go so you can check our the carter air mail terminal, would go back in a heartbeat truly

This was a great experience. We saw The Manhattan Dolls there yesterday.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

Extremely cool. Enjoyed the walk through the past. Beautiful building.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Hidden Gem! Backed up against Hobby Airport. Houston’s first Airport! Really really cool museum. Coolest thing is the watching the planes take off from the runway at hobby airport!

Alot of History to see. Several famous Hollywood people were Catered too back in the day..
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

We love this museum because it’s full of history and little details. We also took our engagement photos here and they’re so cool! Photo credit to Shauna Kiely Photography.

This little museum is charming and volunteers are sweet. The place was under construction in areas when we went but the displays were interesting and put together well.

Very cool place! Kids liked it too.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$1–5

Great history of Texas aviation
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Great place to experience commercial aviation history. Fantastic art deco architecture and great examples from all eras of commercial aviation.

Such an amazing place. The building and all of the memorabilia are so interesting, and the staff was very polite and informative.

Staff is very friendly and helpful! Our tour guys were great and I learned a lot! I love airplanes so this right up my alley!!!

Great place, staff were very nice, many classical collections here. Will come back when I visit Houston next time.

Well curated exhibits, takes about 30-45 mins to go through. Definitely don't miss the plane in the back.

Small museum but full of aviation history. The staff was very knowledgable, informative, and friendly.

It may be a small museum but it was quite interesting. Staff was very friendly and informative

Awesome experience. My boys loved it. Very knowledgeable and accommodating staff/volunteers.

Building and exhibits showcase an era long gone by. Enjoyed it.
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I attended several events here and can’t wait to come back by myself!

Nice exhibit great staff. Was perfect for rainy day

Great place for events. Lots of cool history.