{"id":5627,"date":"2016-06-25T20:37:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-25T18:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=5627"},"modified":"2025-01-17T15:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:31:54","slug":"delta-flight-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/delta-flight-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Flight Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Delta Flight Museum<\/strong> in <strong>Atlanta<\/strong>, <strong>Georgia<\/strong>, is an aviation museum dedicated to the history and legacy of Delta Air Lines. It&#8217;s located at Delta&#8217;s headquarters, near <strong>Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport<\/strong>. The museum offers an in-depth look at Delta&#8217;s evolution from a small crop-dusting operation to one of the world&#8217;s leading airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delta Flight Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">1060 Delta Blvd B-914<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Atlanta<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Georgia 30354<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deltamuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.deltamuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:museum.delta@delta.com\">museum.delta@delta.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">+1 (404) 715-7886<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed Wednesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Delta-Air-Transport-Heritage-Museum-Inc\/127164032929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-922 noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling North on I-85:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the Virginia Avenue exit (73A) &#8212; you can only take a right off of this exit &#8212; 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&#8217;s security gatehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling South on I-85:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once through security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d212548.90745479852!2d-84.55258394437199!3d33.655175!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xcd7ae18efe296d0d!2sDelta+Flight+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1466879524979\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/delta-flight-museum\/boeing-767-232-n102da\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5628\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"161\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Boeing-767-232-N102DA.jpg\" alt=\"Boeing 767-232 N102DA Delta Flight Museum\" class=\"wp-image-5628\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N661US<p><\/p>\n<p>N102DA<\/p>\n<p>NC28341<\/p>\n<p>N4887C<\/p>\n<p>N1011<\/p>\n<p>NC16181<\/p>\n<p>NC8878<\/p>\n<p>NC4546\/4<\/p><\/td><td>Boeing 747-451<p><\/p>\n<p>Boeing 767-232<\/p>\n<p>Douglas DC-3<\/p>\n<p>Douglas DC-7B<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar<\/p>\n<p>Stinson SR-8D Reliant<\/p>\n<p>Travel Air 6-B<\/p>\n<p>Waco 125<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines-728x470.jpg\" alt=\"Boeing 747-451 N661US Delta Air Lines\" class=\"wp-image-25366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines-728x470.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines-420x271.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines-240x155.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Boeing-747-451-N661US-Delta-Air-Lines.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boeing 747-451 N661US Delta Air Lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Delta Flight Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Displays<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historic Aircraft<\/strong>: Visitors can explore retired Delta planes, including a <strong>Boeing 767-200<\/strong>, the airline&#8217;s first aircraft of this model, known as &#8220;The Spirit of Delta.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Douglas DC-3<\/strong>: A classic plane that helped revolutionize commercial aviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boeing 747-400<\/strong>: Walk through the upper deck of this iconic jumbo jet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flight Simulator<\/strong>: Experience flying in a state-of-the-art simulator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Displays<\/strong>: Learn about Delta\u2019s early days, innovations, and contributions to aviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cockpit Experiences<\/strong>: Sit in the cockpit of various aircraft and get a pilot&#8217;s perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Collections<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memorabilia<\/strong>: The <strong>Delta Flight Museum<\/strong> houses uniforms, equipment, and promotional materials spanning decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archives<\/strong>: For aviation enthusiasts, the archives offer a deep dive into Delta\u2019s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events and Programs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational Tours<\/strong>: Great for school groups or anyone interested in the mechanics and history of flight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Events<\/strong>: The <strong>Delta Flight Museum<\/strong> offers rental space for events, including the opportunity to host gatherings inside an aircraft hangar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, is an aviation museum dedicated to the history and legacy of Delta Air Lines. 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