The price is a bit higher than I would like but with at least 5 building of planes and history to look at it is worth a stop when you have time. It mostly focuses on aviation in Alaska but also talks about the impact of World War II on the state as well.There are some hands on exhibits for the kids and a documentary to watch so everyone can enjoy their visit. If you make your way out to the restoration hanger be sure to look over the works in progress and talk to the people putting in their time.

Short and sweet museum, goes into Alaskan history with flight and air lines. Lots of restored planes and some really good information on the battles in the Alaskan islands during world war II. Theres a short radio tower for lounging where you can listen to the local radio chatter and get a good view of the lake.

Really nice staff that are not only friendly but very informative. Looking at the planes and learning more WWII history was such a treat.

What an awesome place.Talked to the curator and he said there original museum burnt down and this is their new location.This museum is unique in that every plane in the museum has ties to Alaska. Either it started there, crashed there, or somehow touched Alaska, all their planes have some history with this state.If you are up here, Id definitely recommend visiting.

Definitely the coolest thing in the museum was this 1000 stitch belt.

Im really surprised at the level of interest that this museum possesses. You can see everything from Helicopters to airplane engines. Virtually everything aerospace is contained in this facility. This facility has a lot to offer the aerospace enthusiast. I recommend checking it out!!!!

Spent about an hour and a half here. Small but plenty to see and beautiful views from the tower on Lake Hood. An easy stop on the way to or from the airport.

Learned a whole bunch about a war that I didnt even know existed! Great place to get an idea of the rich history of Alaska.

Great displays of early Alaska aviation, guide was very knowledgeable and informative

The staff is frendly, helpfull when needed. The facility is partly under renovations bit still open.

Thanks for allowing the Cin scouts to enjoy the aviation museum.

Great place and a must-see for aviation enthusiasts. Museum not only displays various aircraft but also covers the impact the aircraft had on the development of Alaska. You can easily spend an hour (when the sun is out) sitting on the terrace of the old tower and watch sea planes taking off. Friendliness of the staff really made my day, thanks!

Great to see Alaska’s Aviation History. Great location, so you can stroll by the lake and go plane Spotting! Try the simulator!

The Pilgrim 100-B N709Y was built in 1932 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. There were only 10 planes like this produced. The Alaska Aviation Museum houses this plane. This is an excellent Museum to go to for Aviation Historical Information.

I didnt even know this was here, but I absolutely loved it. I could have spent more than the 2 hours I was there, but I like airplanes and aviation history.

A real eye opener and wonderful educational history lesson.The aviation world in Alaska is quite fascinating.The planes and jet on display, were fantastic.A very sad, dark part of history rarely discussed, was also showcased in a very good documentary.

Came for the 75th Anniversary commemorating the battle of Attu. Color Guard made an appearance.

Tower is fun place to watch float planes take off, you can listen to air traffic control.Museum does a good job telling the story of Japanese invasion and bombing of US during WW II. Yes, Japan did invade US soil, they landed and held two Aleutian islands.

I had a great tour of Alaska aviation Museum, the tour staff was excellent they had knowledge of all the exhibits and all about Alaska Aviation, If you’re in the area stop by Alaska aviation Museum you will enjoy it it is a great place to take your family and you will learn the history of Alaska aviation

Great little museum! Entry fee was very reasonable. Contains tons of info about the history of aviation in Alaska. I especially loved the section about the battle of Attu. I never knew about the Japanese invasion of Alaska during WWII, so I really enjoyed learning something new!

Went to the AHBA parade of homes banquet here what an amazing place to see with very friendly staff and lots of information

The museum is so well done! Exhibits for all ages and interest levels. We cannot wait to go back!

The staff was friendly and helpful. Exhibits and vintage aircraft were very interesting.

A great museum and a must-see for visitors to Anchorage. Very excellent displays and a thoughtful, friendly staff.

Small but nice museum. Well wort visiting.

It was a neat experience and background history.

Fun way to spend a few hours.

Small but precious!I love spend some time on the control tower looking the seaplanes landing and taking off.

Well done museum. Go visit if you are an aviation enthusiast while in Anchorage AK

Interesting museum full of local aviation history. Relatively small, even reading through all exhibits and watching a mini-documentary we spent just over an hour there. Price to get in the door is somewhat high; however, ticket sales help fund plane restoration projects.

A good learning experience for the Alleutian campaign.

Very interesting and educational. Listening to tower communication was especially cool.

A very interesting location especially for individuals with an interest in aviation and the part it plays in Alaska

Fun history of Alaska Airlines and old planes. We went up to the Merrill tower outside and sat in a chair and enjoyed the float planes coming and going. There is a repeater speaker from the real tower so you can get the feel of the communications required for operations.

Great museum with more WWII history than I expected to see.

Excellent aviation museum. Fantastic aircraft with big focus on Alaskan history.

Excellent museum with a lot of very cool airplanes and artifacts. Great history lesson about the Japanese attack and occupation of Attu.

Interesting. Best part for us was to sit in the tower and watch float planes land and take off.

Great displays. Well worth a visit.

Ive been here a couple of times one of those being for the annual Bodega Beer Fest. Super cool place and awesome for an event. Only problem being the bathrooms. They could use some updates and possibly more actual stalls if they are going to throw large events here. As a museum, its super cool and driving around Lake Hood to see all the planes is a plus.

Lots of interesting info and artifacts organized into a smallish space. Good photos and info on the Aleutian island involvement in WWII. The kids loved climbing into the tower and looking over the airfield. Some updating taking place as of April 18.

One of the best place in town to entertain the toddler!

Very interesting museum here alot of stuff to see

Nice aviation museum of Alaska.

Awesome! Cool airplanes and fascinating history

Awesome place, need to go back when its open

The Merrill Field Tower Cab is a great place for wine tasting or party and to view Lake Hood aviation operations. The hangars are full of history and historic aircraft. This museum is always changing exhibits and rebuilding aircraft to fly, not just to replicate. Not only are the aircraft historic one of the hangars is on the National Registry as the first hangar at Lake Hood the largest Seaplane base in world.

Wonderful stop for history about the Aleutian battles.

Interesting and impressive. Nice to visit.

Great displays very informative with friendly people

If your into aviation, stop by & view their displays of vintage aircraft as well as the restoration shop where they are making magic with older aircraft. Its convenient, right on the airport grounds in Anchorage, and overlooking the busiest seaplane port in the US.

My family really enjoyed seeing all of the photos and old planes, getting to go in the larger ones really was a fun experience for the children.

Interesting place and a great way to learn about the Aleutian Islands during WW2, the forgotten war.

Wonderful history about Alaska aviation pioneers.

Cool place kids love it

If you like air history, this place is amazing! Absolutely worth the entry fee.

My nephews loved it. Little more spending then expected but its was good

Cool place with a lot of history and a great view of the floatplane runways

The perfect wedding location. We originally considered an outdoor wedding, but did not want to risk the Alaskan weather. The museum gave us the best of both worlds. The auditorium was the perfect place for our ceremony and we were able to get some great outdoor shots by the lake, the planes, the totem pole, etc., etc., etc.Shari is wonderful to work with. We wanted to move some chairs and tables around (a major no-no at some venues) and she didnt even bat an eyelid. They have a great kitchen, complete with overhead door for easy access, which makes set up easier for your caterer.Overall we had a wonderful experience.

The displays were very interesting and informative. There were plenty of exhibits to see and enjoy.

My daughter had a fundraiser here. It was cold, but still amazing!!

The displays of planes were pretty cool, as was the flight simulator, and my favorite was the theater room which plays a documentary on Japans attack on the Aleutian islands in WWII. However, it seemed the museum mostly featured airlines or pilots who became small business owners. I wouldve enjoyed more displays on Alaskan WWII pilots, as well as how the Cold War effected aviation (if at all). Instead, the musem seemed to put a lot of attention on the business side of aviation. It may have given a better visual if there was a map showing the locations that our current bush pilots fly to, but maps were lacking as well. I definitely enjoyed parts of the museum, but I probably wont be going back.

A great museum telling the history of flying in Alaska. So much information! Stories varying from the first flight to the Japanese invasion during WWII to the formation of Alaskan Airlines - great stuff!!

Poorly curated. Poor location

Small but very nice.

Grreat history lesson.

Although I am not a hardcore aviation enthusiast, this was an interesting visit and a great way to spend some time while waiting on a flight out of the ANC airport. The displays were not all in the best shape and they are spread out in various rooms, hangars, and outdoors. The $15 entrance fee was a bit steep, but really it looks like they need the money so I didnt mind paying to support them.

Great museum! They did an amazing job going over the history of Alaskan airplanes and flight history.

Well worth the trip. Many different planes and history galore

Small, but powerful. Family connections to WWII in Aleutian Islands. Dont miss video.

Great place!Allow a couple of hours, you will need it.

Pretty cool museum. A few airplanes outside (fighter jet & hello courier) look abondonded.

Fun place filled with friendly people. Dont miss the information about Attu!

Nice museum with interesting WW-2 Alaska story- line.

Fun place to go for all you av fans. Had a good time

Good museum of aviation... New battle of Attu and Kiska exhibit is good!

Amazing you get to see planes take off from the water; the gift shop is reasonably priced and you get to visit the old Merrill field control tower placed on site along with an Alaska Airlines 727.

Great history lesson, knowledgeable staff with great stories of the past

Really cool stuff from WWII and a flight simulator

Missing one of the most decorated and influencial pilots and personalities in the states history.. william Munz, state senator, author, founder of Munz airways, recipient of civilian air medal 2x, awarded by presidents Truman and Roosevelt for heroic rescue missions, he even has an airport named after him, yet somehow not featured in this museum of Alaskan aviation.. disappointing

I love old planes

This is a really good place

One of my sons favorite places.

Very interesting!

Great displays. Lots to read and see.

Spent over half a day here loved it I want to go back missed a lot

This is a pretty small museum but its a very nice one for those those that are interested. Try the simulator (the paid one)!

Very good selection of aircraft. Amongst the best aviation museums Ive been to.

A great museum with many great planes and stories. I wish I had more time there!

Great Museum! Nice little gift shop.

Dont miss this place.

Great exhibits and. History

Because IVe study about auto engine!

Nice historical airplane museum

Great air museum for Alaskan aviation.

Awesome experience !

Ive always been an airplane lover, and getting the chance to see rare aircraft such as a Grumman Goose, Widgeon, an airworthy Boeing Stearman, watching a Fairchild Pilgrim be restored, and seeing all the dirty and old historic aviation stuff you wont find at many other air museums is very unique. The experience ranks up there with the Seattle Museum of Flight.

Great museum dedicated to Alaska aviation.

Great local museum!!!

Interesting history of Alaskan aviation