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Walk Where They Walked

Step back in time and get a glimpse of what life was like during World War II. Historic Wendover Airfield is the most original remaining Army Air Base and offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

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Discover The Story

Wendover played a vital role during World War II and made significant contributions to the Manhattan Project, but it’s story has largely remained untold. Learn more about the amazing story of Historic Wendover Airfield.

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Douglas C-54 Skymaster

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of a Douglas C-54 Skymaster – the museum’s largest artifact to date!

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Save Where They Walked

The restoration of Historic Wendover Airfield is underway, but we need your help to save additional buildings, acquire new artifacts, and create an immersive experience unlike any other.

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OUR MISSION

We are preserving the legacy of the United States Army Air Forces at Wendover Airfield and the sacrifices of ordinary citizens and soldiers during the extraordinary events of World War II.

 

Our focus is to preserve the historic location and resources that were dedicated during World War II to developing the United States Air Forces into a formidable group that could help win the war. We are providing a venue that helps explain World War II history, promotes ongoing learning and helps develop an interest in the sciences and technology associated with aviation and engineering.

LEARN

LEARN

Learn how the historic Wendover Airfield played a role in the conclusion of WWII.

VISIT

VISIT

Start planning your next family trip to the Historic Wendover Airfield Museum.

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

Join with us to “Save where they walked” and learn more about our capital campaign.

The Untold Story

See how the Wendover Airfield was utilized in World War II as a unique part of the manhattan project.

Restoration Projects

We believe in preserving the legacy that has lived here in Wendover. In order to do so, we are focusing our efforts on restoring a number of buildings, aircraft, and other aspects of this historic airfield. We have completed several major projects and have plans to do many more.

Interested in becoming a member?

This is one of the best ways to support the work that is going on here at the historic Wendover airfield.

Take a Virtual Tour

Get a sneak peek at the various exhibits, buildings, and experiences you will encounter when you come for a visit by taking a virtual tour on our mobile app. It is free to download and is available in both the Apple app store and the google play store!

News From the Museum

We want you and your family to learn from all the stories of the men and women that served our great country to protect the freedoms we have today. Take a look at some of the articles we have highlighted in our digital archives.