activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 14
- Collecting and Displaying Aircraft and Artifacts Historic Military Aircraft PreservationAcquires, transports, and assembles a collection of aircraft, helicopters, and missiles for public display, including notable exhibits like the Philippine Mars aircraft and a Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
- Collecting and Displaying Aircraft and Artifacts Historic Military Aircraft PreservationAcquires, transports, and assembles a diverse collection of aircraft, helicopters, and missiles for public display, including notable exhibits like the Philippine Mars aircraft and a Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
- Delivers educational programs and contentProvides free admission annually to over 28,000 K-12 students and youth-serving groups, produces educational video series on aviation history, aerial firefighting, and military aviation, and creates commemorative content such as the 2020 V-J Day anniversary video.
- Manages aircraft acquisition and restoration Historic Military Aircraft PreservationAcquires, transports, and reassembles historic aircraft for public display, including the B-24 Liberator moved from India and the Philippine Mars flying boat transported from Canada and reassembled at Lake Pleasant.
- Manages aircraft acquisition, transport, and display Historic Military Aircraft PreservationAcquires, transports, reassembles, and places historic aircraft on permanent public display, including the Philippine Mars flying boat and the B-24 Liberator, with operations spanning international logistics and multi-day transport efforts.
- Offers interactive children's exhibits Interactive Children's Museum ProgramsProvides hands-on educational activities for children, including an airline cockpit simulator and a firefighting truck exhibit, to engage young visitors in aviation and emergency response themes.
- Operates aviation and aerospace museums Historic Military Aircraft PreservationOperates the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, the Titan Missile Museum in Sahuarita, and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum, collectively featuring over 425 aircraft, 65 military vehicles, and 125,000 artifacts across multiple sites in Arizona.
- Operating Aviation and Space Museums Historic Military Aircraft PreservationOperates the Pima Air & Space Museum, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, the Titan Missile Museum, and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum, collectively attracting over 190,000 visitors annually and housing over 425 aircraft and 125,000 artifacts.
- Produces educational video content on aviation history Aviation Safety Education MaterialsProduces and publishes video series and special content on topics including the history of civil and military aviation, aerial firefighting, V-J Day commemorations, and aerial demonstration teams, with recent initiatives supporting frontline pandemic workers.
- Producing Educational Video Content Aviation Safety Education MaterialsProduces a weekly video series on the history of civil and military aviation, and creates educational videos commemorating historical events and highlighting historic aircraft.
- Provides public access and educational programmingOffers free admission annually to over 28,000 K-12 students and youth-serving groups, operates a 45-minute tram tour across 80 acres, and provides private walking tours with thematic focuses including WWII, Cold War, and aviation history.
- Provides public access and visitor experiences Guided Tours and Docent-Led ExperiencesOffers tram tours covering 1.5 miles across 80 acres at the Pima Air & Space Museum, private walking tours with thematic focuses, and interactive exhibits including a cockpit simulator and firefighting truck exhibit for children.
- Providing Educational Programs and ToursOffers free admission to over 28,000 K-12 school children and youth groups annually, provides tram tours and private walking tours with thematic focuses, and hosts interactive educational activities for children.
- Providing Educational Programs and ToursOffers free admission to over 28,000 K-12 school children and youth groups annually, provides tram tours covering 150 aircraft, and conducts private walking tours with thematic focuses on aviation history.
capacity building · 4
- Administers the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Aviation Honors and Awards ProgramsRuns the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, established in 1985, which honors Arizonans who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace history through an annual induction ceremony and awards dinner.
- Hosts Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Aviation Honors and Awards ProgramsOperates the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, established in 1985 as a permanent recognition program for Arizonans with significant contributions to aviation and aerospace, including an annual awards dinner and induction ceremony.
- Recognizing Contributions to Aviation and Aerospace Aviation Honors and Awards ProgramsEstablished in 1985, this program provides permanent recognition for Arizonans who have significantly contributed to aviation and aerospace history, including an annual awards dinner and induction ceremony.
- Recognizing Contributions to Aviation and Aerospace Aviation Honors and Awards ProgramsEstablished the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 1985 as a permanent recognition program for Arizonans who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace history, and hosts an annual awards dinner and induction ceremony.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community and Government Partnerships for Infrastructure Development public_private_partnershipsThe organization collaborates with local government to secure resources, such as federal land, for the development of permanent cultural infrastructure like aviation museums.
- Educational Outreach and Engagement experiential_and_digital_educationThe organization engages the public, including children, through educational video content, hands-on exhibits, and guided tours to share knowledge, enhance understanding of aerospace history, and promote learning.
- Educational Outreach and Engagement experiential_and_digital_educationThe organization engages the public, including children, through educational video content, hands-on exhibits, and guided tours to share knowledge, enhance understanding of aviation history, and promote learning.
- Educational Outreach through Digital Content and Experiential Learning educational_outreachThe organization collaborates with digital content creators to produce educational video content and uses hands-on, immersive exhibits to engage children and promote learning through experiential play, thereby sharing knowledge and preparing for new museum initiatives.
- Enhancing Visitor Experience through Guided Interpretation guided_interpretive_toursThe organization utilizes experienced guides to provide narrative context and personal service stories during tours, aiming to deepen visitor understanding of the significance of aircraft and aerospace history.
- Preserving and Presenting Aerospace History historic_preservation_and_educationThe organization acquires, preserves, and displays historically significant aircraft and artifacts to educate the public about the history of flight and aerospace contributions, including specific historical events like WWII efforts.
- Public-Private Partnerships for Cultural Infrastructure public_partnershipThe organization collaborates with government entities to secure resources, such as federal land, for the development of permanent cultural infrastructure like aviation museums.
- Recognizing Arizona's Aerospace Contributors state_based_recognitionThe organization recognizes individuals with strong ties to Arizona who have made significant contributions to aerospace while residing in the state, thereby bringing recognition to Arizona.
- Recognizing Arizona's Aerospace Contributors state_based_recognitionThe organization recognizes individuals with strong ties to Arizona who have made significant aerospace contributions while residing in the state, thereby bringing recognition to Arizona.
- Self-Sustaining Museum Operations self_sustaining_modelThe organization funds its aerospace education and preservation efforts entirely through earned revenue from admissions, sales, and events, ensuring self-sustaining operations.
- Self-Sustaining Operations and Partnerships for Growth earned_revenue_and_strategic_partnershipsThe organization ensures its long-term viability and ability to advance aerospace education and preservation through self-sustaining operations funded by earned revenue and by collaborating with government entities to develop permanent cultural infrastructure.
- Self-Sustaining Operations and Partnerships for Infrastructure sustainable_operations_and_strategic_partnershipsThe organization ensures its long-term viability and ability to advance aerospace education and preservation through self-sustaining operations funded by earned revenue and by collaborating with government entities to secure resources for permanent museum development.
- Self-Sustaining Operations for Mission Advancement earned_revenue_sustainabilityThe organization funds its aerospace education and preservation efforts entirely through earned revenue from admissions, sales, and events, ensuring a self-sustaining model for its operations.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
390th Memorial Museum
Separate museum on site housing the last B-17 Flying Fortress flown by any U.S. military branch, with exhibits on WWII and the 390th Bomb Group
Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
Permanent exhibit honoring Arizonans who made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace history, located in the Dorothy Finley Space Gallery
Education Program
Provides free admission annually to over 28,000 K-12 school children and community service organizations serving youth and special needs groups
Pima Air & Space Museum
80-acre museum with over 425 aircraft on display across outdoor grounds and six indoor hangars, featuring educational exhibits from 1903 to present day aerospace history
Private and Custom Tours
Guided walking and tram tours with themes including Aviation Highlights, WWII, Cold War, and Walk of Fame, available for groups with reservations
Public Tram Tours
45-minute narrated tram tour covering 1.5 miles of the museum grounds and highlighting over 150 aircraft in the collection
The Aviation Show
A YouTube series produced in collaboration with the museum, featuring videos about the history of civil and military flying.
Titan Missile Museum
National Historic Landmark and only publicly accessible Titan II missile complex, offering immersive Cold War education and underground facility tours
Tucson Military Vehicle Museum
Indoor and outdoor museum featuring over 65 military vehicles including tanks and armored carriers, with a 2-mile track for guest rides and historical exhibits from WWI to modern day
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Partner — Housed within the Pima Air and Space Museum as a permanent exhibit honoring notable Arizona aviators.
- Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Partner — Operated by the Arizona Aerospace Foundation
- City of Tucson Government — Co-established the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame through a joint proclamation with the City of Tucson.
- Coulson Aviation Partner — Transferred ownership of the Martin Mars aircraft to the museum for preservation.
- County Department of Parks and Recreation Partner — Supported the establishment of the museum through collaboration on site development.
- Davis-Monthan AFB Partner — Previously collaborated on bus tours to the 309th AMARG "Boneyard" until discontinued due to U.S. Air Force security changes.
- Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC) Partner — Provided aircraft from storage for inclusion in the museum collection.
- Pima Air & Space Partner — Hosts the 390th Memorial Museum on its grounds, included with admission.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Government — ARIZONA AEROSPACE FOUNDATION operates the Pima Air & Space Museum as its primary public-facing institution.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — Administers the nomination process and hosts the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame exhibit.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — Collaborates on the production of The Aviation Show video series.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — Operated by the Arizona Aerospace Foundation
- Pima County Government — Co-established the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame through a joint proclamation with the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
- Pima County Board of Supervisors Partner — Provided governmental support for the museum's development and land acquisition.
- Republic of India Partner — Donated a Consolidated B-24 Liberator to the museum, conditional on the Foundation covering delivery costs.
- Sofilein Partner — Collaborated with YouTuber Sofilein on video content in preparation for the new Tucson Military Vehicle Museum.
- State of Arizona Government — Co-established the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame through a joint proclamation with the Governor of Arizona.
- Titan Missile Museum Partner — Operated by the Arizona Aerospace Foundation
- U.S. Air Force Partner — Provided volunteer crew to transport the B-24 Liberator from India to Tucson.
- United States Air Force Government — Provided certification and oversight for the museum in accordance with Air Force Museum standards.