The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, is an aviation museum dedicated to the history and legacy of Delta Air Lines. It’s located at Delta’s headquarters, near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The museum offers an in-depth look at Delta’s evolution from a small crop-dusting operation to one of the world’s leading airlines.
Delta Flight Museum
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday 10:00 – 16:00
Closed Wednesday
Admission fee
Gift shop
Traveling North on I-85:
Take the Virginia Avenue exit (73A) — you can only take a right off of this exit — and you will merge onto Virginia Ave. Travel through two traffic lights and make a right on International. Continue one block and the street dead ends at Delta’s security gatehouse.
Traveling South on I-85:
Take the Loop Road exit (74). Make a left at the light. Make a right at the following light into the Delta Air Lines security gatehouse area.
Once through security:
From the main Security checkpoint, take the first left inside the Delta World Headquarters and go down the ramp between two buildings. Veer to the right and you will see the hangars on your right. You may park in any open space. The main Museum entrance is through the double doors covered by the awning. The Museum Store is located inside the L-1011 fuselage in Hangar 1.
Aircraft collection
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N102DA NC28341 N4887C N1011 NC16181 NC8878 NC4546/4 | Boeing 747-451
Boeing 767-232 Douglas DC-3 Douglas DC-7B Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar Stinson SR-8D Reliant Travel Air 6-B Waco 125 |
The aircraft interiors have special hours. The Spirit of Delta is open for visitors every Thursday between noon and 14:00, and DC-3 tours take place the second Tuesday of every month at noon.
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Key Features of the Delta Flight Museum:
- Aircraft Displays:
- Historic Aircraft: Visitors can explore retired Delta planes, including a Boeing 767-200, the airline’s first aircraft of this model, known as “The Spirit of Delta.”
- Douglas DC-3: A classic plane that helped revolutionize commercial aviation.
- Boeing 747-400: Walk through the upper deck of this iconic jumbo jet.
- Interactive Exhibits:
- Flight Simulator: Experience flying in a state-of-the-art simulator.
- Historical Displays: Learn about Delta’s early days, innovations, and contributions to aviation.
- Cockpit Experiences: Sit in the cockpit of various aircraft and get a pilot’s perspective.
- Special Collections:
- Memorabilia: The Delta Flight Museum houses uniforms, equipment, and promotional materials spanning decades.
- Archives: For aviation enthusiasts, the archives offer a deep dive into Delta’s history.
- Events and Programs:
- Educational Tours: Great for school groups or anyone interested in the mechanics and history of flight.
- Private Events: The Delta Flight Museum offers rental space for events, including the opportunity to host gatherings inside an aircraft hangar.