{"id":6330,"date":"2016-09-14T22:02:44","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T20:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=6330"},"modified":"2025-01-25T18:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T16:02:25","slug":"minnesota-air-national-guard-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/minnesota-air-national-guard-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Air National Guard Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Minnesota Air National Guard Museum<\/strong>, located at <strong>Minneapolis-St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station<\/strong> in <strong>St. Paul, Minnesota<\/strong>, offers an incredible collection of military aircraft, artifacts, and memorabilia. This museum celebrates the history of the Minnesota Air National Guard and its role in both national defense and state history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minnesota Air National Guard Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"section-info-text\">670 General Miller Drive, Building 670<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"section-info-text\">St Paul<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"section-info-text\">Minnesota 55111<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mnangmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/mnangmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:stanangmuseum@gmail.com\">stanangmuseum@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+1 <span class=\"section-info-text\">(612) 713-2523<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open most Saturdays 11:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is open seasonally and by appointment. Visitors should call ahead or check the website for current hours and base access requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Base Access:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the museum is located on a military base, visitors must present <strong>government-issued photo ID<\/strong> and follow security protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free admission, appreciate any generous donations which support the Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Minnesota-Air-Guard-Museum-300854036601450\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><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><span class=\"txt\">From 55 of 5 follow signs to historic Fort Snelling. Then follow brown &#8220;Air National Guard&#8221; signs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d361791.2407845298!2d-93.48160966558743!3d44.892944!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xd22e5012944d9eb7!2sMinnesota+Air+National+Guard+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1473883032074\" 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\/minnesota-air-national-guard-museum\/boeing-kc-97l-stratofreighter-53-0218\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6331\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"163\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Boeing-KC-97L-Stratofreighter-53-0218.jpg\" alt=\"Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0218, Minnesota Air National Guard Museum\" class=\"wp-image-6331\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>52-10884<p><\/p>\n<p>64-13882<\/p>\n<p>65-10077<\/p>\n<p>53-0218<\/p>\n<p>44-75024<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>56-1476<\/p>\n<p>55-4757<\/p>\n<p>N109NG<\/p>\n<p>N33\/43-15620<\/p>\n<p>81-0807\/ND<\/p>\n<p>51-13560<\/p>\n<p>55-3025<\/p>\n<p>55-016\/MG<\/p>\n<p>64-0539<\/p>\n<p>101067<\/p>\n<p>63-7482<\/p>\n<p>64-1061<\/p>\n<p>85<\/p>\n<p>798<\/p>\n<p>51-3659<\/p>\n<p>53-2677<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>X-M<\/p>\n<p>11<\/p><\/td><td>Beech C-45G Expeditor<p><\/p>\n<p>Bell UH-1H Iroquois<\/p>\n<p>Bell UH-1H Iroquois<\/p>\n<p>Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter<\/p>\n<p>Cavalier F-51D Mustang<\/p>\n<p>Cessna T-37B Tweet<\/p>\n<p>Convair F-102A Delta Dagger<\/p>\n<p>Convair T C-131E Samaritan<\/p>\n<p>Curtiss 17 Oriole<\/p>\n<p>Douglas R4D-6<\/p>\n<p>General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed F-94C Starfire<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed T-33A T-Bird<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed C-130D Hercules<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed C-130E Hercules<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell F-4C Phantom II<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II<\/p>\n<p>Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15<\/p>\n<p>North American AT-6 Texan<\/p>\n<p>North American T-28D Trojan<\/p>\n<p>Northrop F-89J Scorpion<\/p>\n<p>Piper L-4H Cub<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Spitfire LF.V (3\/4 scale)<\/p>\n<p>WSK SBLim-2M<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Explore at the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aircraft Collection:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum features a wide variety of military aircraft, many of which are on display outdoors. Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>F-4D Phantom II<\/strong>: A powerful fighter jet used extensively during the Vietnam War.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>F-89 Scorpion<\/strong>: An early Cold War interceptor designed to protect against Soviet bombers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C-130 Hercules<\/strong>: A versatile transport aircraft, still in use today for a variety of missions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exhibits and Artifacts:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minnesota Air Guard History:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about the founding of the Minnesota Air National Guard in 1921, making it one of the oldest units in the Air National Guard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover how the Guard has contributed to both state and national missions over the decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniforms and Gear:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore a collection of flight suits, helmets, medals, and other personal items from Guard members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engines and Technology:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays of military aircraft engines and weaponry offer insight into the technological advancements in aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interactive Displays:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on exhibits and detailed models allow visitors to learn about the mechanics of flight and the operations of the Air National Guard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Restoration Work:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum features an active restoration area where volunteers work to preserve and restore historical aircraft. Visitors can often see these projects in progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, located at Minneapolis-St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers an incredible collection of military aircraft,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6330","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6330"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32428,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6330\/revisions\/32428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}