The Tulsa Air and Space Museum (TASM) is an aerospace museum in Tulsa that is dedicated to preserving Oklahoma’s significant aerospace heritage and inspiring science-based learning through discovery. Located on the grounds of the Tulsa International Airport, the Museum features 19,000 square feet of historical exhibits, vintage aircraft, and interactive, educational displays. The museum is also home to a full-dome planetarium, which was the first ever built in Tulsa, and boasts modern educational facilities school and scout groups and summer camps.

  • When was the Tulsa Air and Space Museum established?

    • The Tulsa Air and Space Museum was established in a 1940s hangar on the Spartan School of Aeronautics’ campus in 1998.

    • Its goal was to preserve Oklahoma’s aerospace heritage and inspire science-based learning through discovery.

  • When did the Tulsa Air and Space Museum move to its current location?

    • Due to extensive growth, the museum moved to its current location at the Tulsa International Airport in 2005.

    • In 2006, it opened the James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium – the first planetarium in Tulsa.

    • In 2013, the museum added the Discovery Center, featuring an MD-80 aircraft donated by American Airlines.

  • What exhibits and collections are featured at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum?

    • The museum’s collections focus on Tulsa's aviation history and include several permanent exhibits:

    • The Early Birds – Explores Oklahoma’s aviation history and pioneers.

    • The Golden Age – Recreates a 1930s Art Deco-style Tulsa Municipal Airport terminal.

    • World War II – Highlights Oklahoma’s role in the war and the story of the Tulsamerican, the last B-24 bomber built by Douglas Aircraft Company.

    • The Survivors – Features accounts from Oklahomans who survived Pearl Harbor and other wartime events.

    • The Jet Age – Showcases pioneers in aviation, including Douglas Aircraft Company, American Airlines, and Boeing.

    • The Space Age – Displays NASA artifacts and features interactive exhibits for children.

    • Other interactive exhibits include the Rockwell Ranger 2000 jet trainer, an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet, and a Viper F-16 Wind Tunnel simulation.

  • What is the MD-80 Discovery Center?

    • The MD-80 Discovery Center is housed in the MD-80 airliner donated by American Airlines.

    • It offers hourly MD-80 tours and MD-80 flight experiences in the MD-80 Flight Theater.

  • What educational programs are available at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum?

    • The museum provides science-based learning opportunities for children of all ages.

    • Programs focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

  • What are the visitor hours for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum?

    • The museum is open to the public from Monday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

    • The James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium operates from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the same days.

  • What events are hosted at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum?

    • The museum hosts a variety of annual events, including:

      • Tulsa Centennial Airshow
      • TASM Air and Rocket Racing Show
      • National Air Tour
      • Defender Days
      • Other fly-in events

Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N 74th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115, Phone: 918-834-9900

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