Moriarty, New Mexico: Glider Museum
In addition to dozens of real gliders, the museum has a replica of the 1902 Wright Glider and models of some bizarre Nazi gliders and the Flying Wing.
U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum
- Address:
- 918 US Rte 66, Moriarty, NM
- Directions:
- U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum. On the south side of Route 66, just west of I-40 exit 197.
- Hours:
- May-Oct. M-Sa 9-4. Off-season M,W 10-3. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 505-832-9222
- Admission:
- Adults $7.50
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Got some cool gliders in here.
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In addition to dozens of real gliders, the museum collection includes a replica of the 1902 Wright Glider, and models of bizarre Nazi gliders and the Flying Wing. A mural, "Man's Desire to Fly," ends with the Space Shuttle.