WELCOME TO THE ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM
ALWAYS FREE TO VISIT
There is no admission charge to visit the museum. The museum is staffed entirely by a dedicated group of local volunteers. Donations are appreciated as they help with the ongoing costs of operating the museum.
MUSEUM HOURS
Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special tours for small groups and media center programs may be scheduled by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 812-372-4356 and leaving a message.
GETTING TO THE MUSEUM
The air museum is located near the Columbus, Indiana Municipal Airport control tower, next to the F-4 Phantom Jet static display.
GOOD TO KNOW
Most guests to the museum typically spend about sixty minutes for their visit. Your museum visit is self-paced and you may spend as much time as you wish. There are other places of interest nearby the museum, learn about them HERE.
There is no admission charge to visit the museum. The museum is staffed entirely by a dedicated group of local volunteers. Donations are appreciated as they help with the ongoing costs of operating the museum.
MUSEUM HOURS
Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special tours for small groups and media center programs may be scheduled by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 812-372-4356 and leaving a message.
GETTING TO THE MUSEUM
The air museum is located near the Columbus, Indiana Municipal Airport control tower, next to the F-4 Phantom Jet static display.
GOOD TO KNOW
Most guests to the museum typically spend about sixty minutes for their visit. Your museum visit is self-paced and you may spend as much time as you wish. There are other places of interest nearby the museum, learn about them HERE.
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AVIATION DAY 2025 DETAILS
Aviation Day 2025 is a FREE two-day event - join us at the Columbus Municipal Airport!
ON FRIDAY, activities start at 5:00 pm with static display aircraft and live music by Vinyl Escape - plus, food trucks, a beer garden, and activities for the kids. At 10:00 pm, the drones will rise for Columbus' very first drone show - blending storytelling with music, it will be unlike anything seen before in Columbus! ON SATURDAY, the day starts with an 8:00 am pancake breakfast followed by rides in aircraft, including the historic Stearman biplane, a Huey helicopter, and a T-6 Texan. A car show will feature cars pre-1965 as well as vehicles from 2015 to today. Get updates on the AirPark Facebook page. |
SPECIAL AIR MUSEUM HOURS FOR AVIATION DAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Museum : 10 am - 8 pm
C-119 : 5 pm - 8 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Museum : 8 am - 4 pm
C-119 : 8 am - Noon
1992 - 2022
The Charlie 119 project
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BUY A COMMEMORATIVE BRICK
To help with ongoing expenses to maintain the Charlie 119 Project, the museum is accepting donations for commemorative bricks. See details in the forms below... 
( right > click on "download file," then choose "save link as" to save PDF files to your computer )
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The Mission of the Air Museum
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum is dedicated to the memory of all military and civilian personnel who served in any capacity in the wars and conflicts from 1942 to 1970. It serves to recall events of WWII, as well as the Korean, Cuban, and Vietnam conflicts which touched many of our lives.
Featured at the Air Museum
The museum will educate and inspire you about the history, photos and personal stories of those who served. You can learn about World War II Glider pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen, 2466th, 434th, 71st Special Operation Squadron in Vietnam, the base, the leaders, the airmen, the equipment, the aircraft, and The Indiana Aviation Wall of Fame.
We rely on, and are grateful to, our Museum Volunteers
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum and the Jeanne Lewellen Norbeck Memorial Chapel is staffed and maintained by all volunteers. This group is composed of Veterans, former base service members, and citizens who maintain the museum and Chapel.
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum is dedicated to the memory of all military and civilian personnel who served in any capacity in the wars and conflicts from 1942 to 1970. It serves to recall events of WWII, as well as the Korean, Cuban, and Vietnam conflicts which touched many of our lives.
Featured at the Air Museum
The museum will educate and inspire you about the history, photos and personal stories of those who served. You can learn about World War II Glider pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen, 2466th, 434th, 71st Special Operation Squadron in Vietnam, the base, the leaders, the airmen, the equipment, the aircraft, and The Indiana Aviation Wall of Fame.
We rely on, and are grateful to, our Museum Volunteers
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum and the Jeanne Lewellen Norbeck Memorial Chapel is staffed and maintained by all volunteers. This group is composed of Veterans, former base service members, and citizens who maintain the museum and Chapel.
"Life is pretty when you are free."
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
Copyright Notice
All graphics, images, and content are the property of the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum.
All rights reserved. No form of reproduction, including copying or saving of digital image files,
the alteration, or manipulation of image files is authorized.
For information about research, educational, commercial or personal uses,
contact the museum by email [email protected] or phone 812-372-4356
All graphics, images, and content are the property of the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum.
All rights reserved. No form of reproduction, including copying or saving of digital image files,
the alteration, or manipulation of image files is authorized.
For information about research, educational, commercial or personal uses,
contact the museum by email [email protected] or phone 812-372-4356