9 am – 5 pm | Open Daily Except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
Explore History, Discover New Possibilities, and be Inspired!
Explore our more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including American aviation icon the Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk, the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle with its original launch room, and much more.
Only have an hour? Plan a quick visit
Admission Passes
Admissions Passes can be purchased in advance online or on the day of your visit. Explore your admissions options and pricing. Online admission passes can be used for any dates and they are fully transferable. Your admission pass includes access to both museum pavilions, a free movie (on weekends), docent lead tours, and more.
Guided Tours & Unique Experiences
Venture into the Spruce Goose on a cockpit tour or dive into all our exhibits and aircraft with an in-depth docent-guided tour.
We offer free docent led tours, twice daily, in addition to our Skunk Works Experience and Restoration Center tours.
NEW Annual Passes
One Pass = A Whole Year of Exploration, Discovery, and Inspiration.
A NORAM Annual Pass provides a full year of Museum admission for $42 for an individual or $140 for a family of two adults and up to three youth.
Passholders also receive our monthly Museum updates and ASTC Affiliate Museum reciprocal benefits, opening the door to participating science centers and museums beyond NORAM.
And the more you visit, the more you save. Visit just twice during the year and an individual saves $10 and a family saves $28. Visit three times and those savings grow to $36 for an individual and $112 for a family.
Whether you come back for a favorite aircraft, bring visiting friends and family, or want to see what’s new, your NORAM Pass makes it easy.
NOTE: For value-minded patrons, the Annual Pass is the most economical way to visit the Museum regularly. Existing NORAM members are encouraged to renew their support when their memberships come due by becoming a Supporter. To learn more about the new Supporter program, please click on the button below. Thank you for keeping the Museum strong through your giving!
Refuel in style at the Aviator Café
The Aviator Café features Ham, Turkey, PB&J Sandwiches, Chicken Wraps, Hot Dogs, Salads, Cookies, and Other Tasty Treats.
Open Daily | 11 am – 3 pm
Birthday Parties
Make their next birthday unforgettable at North American Aerospace Museum!
We balance aerospace fun and science with your choice of aviation or space-themed parties and a gift for the birthday kid.
Flight simulator
You can fly the Spruce Goose – or the F18 Fighter Jet, WWII Fighters, or even ride a roller coaster!!!
One or two riders can experience the thrill of soaring in a fully immersive virtual flight scenario on the MaxFlight Flight Simulator!
Choose from several different ride options, or try ’em all. From flying any of the 13 amazing aircraft (from the Spruce Goose, to the F-18 Super Hornet), to riding a virtual interplanetary Rollercoaster, our MaxFlight 360 deg. Flight Simulator, has something for everyone.
Single Riders: $12
Double Riders: $20
Museum Members: $10
(Multiple ride prices available).
There is a height requirement; children at least 48 inches tall may ride but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children 8 years or older may ride solo. A single rider cannot exceed 250 lbs. There is a maximum of two riders for a total weight not to exceed 500 lbs. The Flight Simulator ride is not recommended for guests with high blood pressure, back, neck, or bone injury, recent surgery or illness, pregnancy, or heart trouble.
Carlton Observatory
The Carlton Observatory at NORAM is showcasing all of its telescopes for Museum visitors to explore while it fundraises for its state-of-the-art facility. This includes a 135-year-old telescope that they assembled for the first time in more than 50 years.
The North American Aerospace Museum is dedicated to ensuring our campus is accessible for all who want to be inspired by aerospace history and innovation.
All of our buildings, restrooms, and café are fully wheelchair accessible. Elevators are located in both the Aviation and Space Museums for second-floor access. Wheelchair ramps are located at the entrance of the NORAM Theater and there is space for wheelchairs inside the theater.
Complimentary wheelchairs are available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wheelchairs are checked out at the front desk of each building, and guests are required to leave a photo ID while using the wheelchairs to explore the Museum.
500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128
The North American Aerospace Museum is located 3.5 miles southeast of McMinnville, Oregon, on Highway 18 across from the McMinnville Municipal Airport. It is approximately one hour from Portland and 40 minutes from Salem.