The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is located in Houston, Texas, at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). It is housed in the original Art Deco Houston Municipal Airport Terminal, offering a glimpse into the golden age of aviation and the history of commercial air travel.
1940 Air Terminal Museum
8325 Travelair Street
Houston
Texas 77061
+1 (713) 454-1940
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Closed Monday
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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N841TA N400PR N31G N440 N887 | Douglas C-47A Dakota III
Douglas DC-6B (front fuselage) Hawker Siddeley HS.125-400A Lockheed C-60A Lodestar Sikorsky S-43 Sikorsky S-58B |
What You’ll Find at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum:
✈ Historic Terminal Building – A beautifully restored Art Deco structure from 1940, showcasing how early airline terminals operated.
✈ Vintage Aviation Artifacts – Exhibits include airline memorabilia, uniforms, luggage, and navigational equipment from the early days of air travel.
✈ Classic Aircraft Collection – Features vintage planes, including private aircraft and commercial airliners from different eras.
✈ Observation Deck – A great spot to watch planes take off and land at Hobby Airport.
✈ Interactive Exhibits – Displays on airline operations, air traffic control, and passenger experiences from the mid-20th century.