Frequently Asked Questions

What are the museum hours?

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, Noon – 5 pm, and is closed on Mondays. The museum is also closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

How long does it take to tour the museum?

We recommend budgeting 2 to 2.5 hours to fully explore the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. This allows ample time to experience our immersive exhibits, hear the stories of Eighth Air Force heroes, and reflect in our beautiful Memorial Garden.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Absolutely! All exhibits and locations in the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force are wheelchair accessible. There are also wheelchairs & scooters available for visitor use on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is the parking like at the museum?

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has a large open parking lot for visitors to use free of charge. There is also space for those traveling in RVs to park while visiting the museum. There is no overnight parking permitted.

How does someone get to the museum?

Located at exit 102 on I-95, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is easy to drive to from all over Savannah and surrounding cities.

From the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | Take I-95 South one exit, Exit 102, and turn left onto Hwy 80/Louisville Road, the museum is located at the first left (Bourne Avenue) after the overpass.

From I-16 | Take I-95 North to the first exit, Exit 102, and turn right onto Hwy 80/Louisville Road. The museum is the first left (Bourne Avenue).

From Downtown Savannah | Turn North on Hwy 80 and follow to the museum. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is the last right (Bourne Avenue) before I-95.

I found an Eighth Air Force member’s artifacts in the attic, how may make a donation?

First of all, THANK YOU for thinking of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for the honor of caring for your loved one’s history. Your donation may become part of the extensive collections in the Roger A. Freeman Research Center and will be seen and used by historians, students, and avocational researchers, along with being carefully curated in the archives.

Please contact the Research and Collections Department to set up a time to discuss and donate the items.