{"id":6494,"date":"2016-09-20T20:27:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T18:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=6494"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:03:17","slug":"strategic-air-command-aerospace-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/strategic-air-command-aerospace-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Air Command &#038; Aerospace Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Strategic Air Command &amp; Space Museum<\/strong> in <strong>Ashland<\/strong>, <strong>Nebraska<\/strong>, is a must-visit destination for aviation, military, and space enthusiasts. Located midway between Omaha and Lincoln, this world-class museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Strategic Air Command (<strong>SAC<\/strong>), aerospace advancements, and the role of space exploration in defense and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic Air Command &amp; Aerospace Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28210 West Park Highway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nebraska 68003<\/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:\/\/sacmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sacmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@sacmuseum.org\">info@sacmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+1 <span class=\"section-info-text\">(402) 944-3100<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year&#8217;s, and Easter holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\"> Admission fee<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\">Gift shop<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Directions: I-80 toward Ashland, NE, Exit 426<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d385324.11602452025!2d-96.59360961836883!3d41.01771500000002!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x81e6c9aa65b8a0de!2sStrategic+Air+Command+%26+Aerospace+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1474395631374\" 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\/strategic-air-command-aerospace-museum\/lockheed-u-2c-dragon-lady-56-6701\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6495\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Lockheed-U-2C-Dragon-Lady-56-6701.jpg\" alt=\"Lockheed U-2C Dragon Lady 56-6701, Strategic Air Command &amp; Aerospace Museum\" class=\"wp-image-6495\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>XM573<p><\/p>\n<p>57-2729<\/p>\n<p>44-83559\/C-QJS<\/p>\n<p>52-1412<\/p>\n<p>63-8049\/OF<\/p>\n<p>53-0198<\/p>\n<p>52-8711<\/p>\n<p>44-84076<\/p>\n<p>52-2217<\/p>\n<p>61-2059<\/p>\n<p>54-1405<\/p>\n<p>50-0190<\/p>\n<p>43-48098\/M2-O<\/p>\n<p>42-72724<\/p>\n<p>44-34665<\/p>\n<p>51-8024\/024<\/p>\n<p>68-0267<\/p>\n<p>51-0006<\/p>\n<p>82-0805\/HO<\/p>\n<p>61-7964<\/p>\n<p>58-0548<\/p>\n<p>56-6701<\/p>\n<p>55-4244<\/p>\n<p>65-0903<\/p>\n<p>59-0462<\/p>\n<p>46-0524<\/p>\n<p>4422<\/p>\n<p>338<\/p>\n<p>53-1375<\/p>\n<p>48-0017\/BE-017<\/p>\n<p>62-4487<\/p>\n<p>44-28738\/BD-738<\/p>\n<p>44-30363\/25<\/p>\n<p>52-8676<\/p>\n<p>51-1714\/FS-714<\/p>\n<p>76-0174<\/p>\n<p>53-4426<\/p><\/td><td>Avro Vulcan B.2<br><p>Bell UH-13J Sioux<\/p><br><p>Boeing DB-17P Flying Fortress<\/p><br><p>Boeing B-47E Stratojet<\/p><br><p>Boeing EC-135C Looking Glass<\/p><br><p>Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter<\/p><br><p>Boeing RB-52B Stratofortress<\/p><br><p>Boeing TB-29 Superfortress<\/p><br><p>Convair B-36J Peacemaker<\/p><br><p>Convair B-58A Hustler<\/p><br><p>Convair F-102A Delta Dagger<\/p><br><p>Convair T-29A Flying Classroom<\/p><br><p>Douglas C-47A Skytrain<\/p><br><p>Douglas C-54D Skymaster<\/p><br><p>Douglas TB-26B Invader<\/p><br><p>Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar<\/p><br><p>General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark<\/p><br><p>Grumman HU-16B Albatross<\/p><br><p>Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk<\/p><br><p>Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird<\/p><br><p>Lockheed T-33A<\/p><br><p>Lockheed U-2C Dragon Lady<\/p><br><p>Martin B-57E Intruder<\/p><br><p>McDonnell RF-4C Phantom II<\/p><br><p>McDonnell F-101B Voodoo<\/p><br><p>McDonnell XF-85 Goblin<\/p><br><p>Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F<\/p><br><p>Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23ML<\/p><br><p>North American F-86H Sabre<\/p><br><p>North American JRB-45C Tornado<\/p><br><p>North American T-39A Sabreliner<\/p><br><p>North American TB-25J Mitchell (fuselage)<\/p><br><p>North American TB-25J Mitchell<\/p><br><p>Piasecki CH-21B Work Horse<\/p><br><p>Republic F-84F Thunderstreak<\/p><br><p>Rockwell International B-1A Lancer<\/p><br><p>Sikorsky UH-19B Chikasaw<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Displays<\/strong>: The <strong>Strategic Air Command &amp; Aerospace Museum<\/strong> houses over 300,000 square feet of exhibits, including iconic aircraft like the <strong>SR-71 Blackbird<\/strong>, <strong>B-52 Stratofortress<\/strong>, and <strong>B-36 Peacemaker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Exploration<\/strong>: Exhibits on space travel, <strong>satellites<\/strong>, and <strong>NASA<\/strong> technology offer insight into humanity&#8217;s journey beyond Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War History<\/strong>: Learn about the pivotal role of the Strategic Air Command during the Cold War and its influence on global politics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>STEM Learning<\/strong>: Hands-on STEM labs and simulators make it a hit for kids and adults alike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restoration Hangar<\/strong>: Visitors can see aircraft under restoration and learn about the meticulous process of preserving aviation history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Strategic Air Command &amp; Space Museum in Ashland, Nebraska, is a must-visit destination for aviation, military, and space enthusiasts. 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