WELCOME TO THE ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM
THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED for winter upgrades and will reopen at 10 am on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Pending availability, special tours, library access and media center programs may still be scheduled during the closed months by calling 812-372-4356. Follow the museum on this website and on Facebook for future updates.
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 close to 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 close to the museum, learn about them HERE.
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.
recent google map reviews
This place was a lovely experience right from the start! The volunteers working inside were wonderful to talk with, and very knowledgeable. Everything was functional inside the museum. The models and craftsmanship dedicated to the models were superb. I also really like how local all the artifacts were. My husband and I have been to a few air, space, and war memorials. This one was interesting to connect all the dots amongst the locals who served our country...
[ Taylor C, posted Nov. 2025 ]
[ Taylor C, posted Nov. 2025 ]
My wife and I visited the museum for a lovely outing. It’s a fun museum and the docent on duty did a great job explaining both the history of the air base.. He was on hand to answer questions as they arose, but left us to make our way through the museum on a self-guided tour that covered much of the history of the twentieth century. Great individual exhibits and the models that volunteers have contributed help bring the history alive in a dynamic fashion. The docent clearly enjoys sharing the history and his enthusiasm is infectious. Great for an afternoon outing!
[ Richard Deverell, posted Oct. 2025 ]
[ Richard Deverell, posted Oct. 2025 ]
"Life is pretty when you are free."
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
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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