Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) is home to a rare collection of vintage military aircraft, tanks, combat armor and other technologies. Nearly every plane and piece of armor on display is restored and maintained to the highest standards. In fact, most of our artifacts are in working condition.
Maintaining a vintage operational collection is painstaking work! Our mechanics are subject matter experts and masters of their craft. They have expertise in a wide variety of foreign and domestic aircraft, vehicles, and machinery that is generations old, coupled with the skill to perform the work, which often involves fabricating parts from scratch. They perform their work out on the museum floor, so it’s common for guests to see them actively engaged in a project.
Nothing compares to hearing the Hellcat’s engine start up, watching the Sherman Tank roar around the track, or feeling the percussive blast from the 88 Flak Gun firing blanks. We hope you will join us and partake in the vibrant, living history that we offer!
Attendance implies agreement with FHCAM's terms, conditions, release and indemnification policies.
General Admission tickets are valid during normal operating hours and include access to the published schedule of activities offered at FHCAM. Docent tours can also be arranged at no additional cost.
All tickets are single-use and are verified upon entry. Passes are non-transferable. Depending on the type of ticket or pass, ID may be required with entry. Ticket and pass purchases are final; refunds will not be issued for these items. Please be sure to read our Visitor Code of Conduct and Policies prior to purchasing your ticket.
Group visits are available during normal public hours and may also be scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the museum is not open to the public. Groups wishing to visit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays must schedule and pay in advance. Docents are available to accompany groups at no additional charge and tour content can be tailored to the groups specific interests. Please contact Guest Services to coordinate a date/time and make payment arrangements at info@flyingheritage.org.
We strive to make the FHCAM experience second-to-none! When you step foot in our facility you will be met with exceptional hospitality as you are welcomed by our Guest Services Team. They are happy to answer your questions or connect you with one of our knowledgeable volunteer docents, stationed throughout each hangar. Prefer a formal docent tour? They can be requested on-the-spot or scheduled in advance of your visit and available at on extra cost. If you would like a tour focused on a specific topic area, we recommend scheduling in advance so that we can ensure a docent with expertise in this topic area is available.
Nothing brings history alive more than engaging with it directly! FHCAM also curates a variety of unique experiences, from private events and custom tours, to up-close or hands-on opportunities to explore our artifacts.
Check out our Curated Experiences page to learn more.
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Guests are expected to contribute positively to the experience of others by being respectful and courteous to other guests, FHCAM staff, the collection, and the facility space. Below is a list of policies that apply to all visitors to the museum. Please review these before visiting:
Weapons are not permitted on the premises.
Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Visitors are not permitted to access restricted areas or cross protective exhibit barriers, or touch artifacts protected by exhibit barriers.
Use of selfie sticks, photography equipment, and/or props such as stools, ladders, etc. are prohibited. Commercial photography is not permitted without prior consent.
FHCAM is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking is prohibited on all Paine Field Airport property, including the FHCAM parking lot.
Pets/animals are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are always welcome.
Unattended items of any kind are prohibited.
Visitors failing to comply with these requirements may be asked to leave the premises without a refund.
There are no restaurants or concessions on the museum property, and open food and/or beverage containers are not permitted in any hangar spaces.
FHCAM is an ADA accessible facility. We also have a small number of wheelchairs available for use by guests on a first come, first served basis. Please inquire with our Guest Services Team upon arrival for more information.