The South Dakota Air and Space Museum allows guests to take a walk through aviation history with their exhibits and galleries. They feature over 30 classic military aircraft from World War II to the present as well as various military missiles. Indoor and outdoor exhibits highlight innovation, engineering, and science and showcase aircrafts like the B-1B Lancer and the H-13 Sioux helicopter. Guests learn about everything from aerospace technology to who the pioneers of aviation were and their impact on American history. Free docent-led tours are available at the museum. Bus tours of Ellsworth Air Force Base are offered seasonally for a nominal fee.

Address: South Dakota Air and Space Museum, 2890 Davis Drive, (Building #5208), Ellsworth AFB, SD, Phone: 605-385-5189

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