Gulfport, Mississippi: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
Mostly small planes on display inside a former furniture store. Has tributes to Col. John C. Robinson -- "The Brown Condor" -- as well as local Apollo and Space Shuttle astronauts.
- Address:
- 429 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS
- Directions:
- Northeast edge of the city. On the south side of Pass Rd between B and C Aves.
- Hours:
- Th-Sa 10-4, Su 12:30-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 601-299-2816
- Admission:
- Adults $14.
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Great aviation museum staffed by volunteers. Includes the Mississippi Aviation Hall of Fame. Did you know that four Apollo astronauts are from Mississippi? Lots of hands-on stuff for kids. Features the inspiring story of John C. Robinson, who overcame segregation to pursue his aviation dreams!
[Dave, 02/27/2021]
The museum is dedicated to Col. John C. Robinson -- "The Brown Condor" -- as well as aviation of all kinds in general.
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Robinson took to the skies to fight Fascists in Ethiopia years before the start of WWII. The museum -- in a former furniture store -- also features exhibits on local Apollo and Space Shuttle astronauts.