From magical play places to High Flying Birthday Parties (not to mention some of the rarest aviation exhibits anywhere), we’ve got something for everyone — from toddlers to teens!
Indoors, air-conditioned, ample seating for parents.
Located in our Workforce hangar.
Workforce Hangar
With a real airplane to climb in, and an open classroom.
Little Pilots Playroom
Air-conditioned with plenty of toys, an indoor mini playground, and seating for parents. Kids can climb into a real aircraft, move the controls, and learn how airplanes fly and maneuver. Or they can fly wherever their imagination takes them!
Experimental Aviation Association Classroom
The perfect spot for parents to comfortably monitor children while in the Workforce Hangar.
Lunch under the F-4 Phantom Jet
Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy your meal at our outdoor picnic tables in the shadow of a real F-4 Phantom jet. Outdoors, you’ll also see the beautifully restored Banks Jet — with a monument to Banks High School graduates. (On cold or rainy days, you can eat in our Ready Room).
Gift Shop
Check out our gift shop for unique aviation-related gifts and models, flight jackets and other memorabilia. We have something for everyone, on any budget — including lots of great things for our younger customers!
Age 12 and up
Teens and Tweens love taking a spin on our Flight Simulators. Our staff includes experienced flight instructors who can provide tips to help your aspiring aviators get the most out of our virtual cockpits. Our simulator programs are used by real pilots to review flight procedures and sharpen their skills. Are you up for the challenge?
Dear Moms and Dads – –
Our Museum is a magnificent destination for your entire family. We’re open Tuesday thru Saturday (closed most holidays), and we have exceptional facilities for you to while away the hours whenever you’d like to visit. Our affordable family memberships entitle you and your family to enjoy the museum year round, plus unlimited visits to more than 300 other museums across the country!
The Southern Museum of Flight celebrates the past, present and future of aviation in Birmingham, Alabama, and the South.”