Named after aviation pioneer and former president of American Airlines Cyrus Rowlett Smith, the C.R. Smith Museum was built to honor his accomplishments in the field of aviation. Opened in 1993, the museum’s collection consists of a variety of artifacts on permanent display, the centerpiece of which is the beautifully restored 1940 Douglas DC-3, Flagship Knoxville. The museum also features the Flightlab, and the History Wall, among other exhibits.

The museum hosts special exhibits throughout the year, some of which have included LEGO Travel Adventure, Super Kids Save the World, and Zulu Patrol. In the new theater, visitors can enjoy a screening of the original film An American Journey, which documents the lives of American Airlines/American Eagle personnel and their contributions to the airline industry.

Address: C.R. Smith Museum, 4601 Texas HWY 360 at FAA Rd, Fort Worth, TX, Phone: 817-967-1560

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