Western Museum of Flight

"The only place to see one of two YF-23 prototypes. The Only other one being in Dayton, Ohio at the national airforce museum. Friendly staff and super knowledgeable, would absolutely reccomend."

"Such an amazing, small aviation museum. Awesome aircraft, lots of history. Absolutely loved it."

"Can I give 6 stars? Easily the most informative and attentive aviation museum staff you will find. Ask Luke about why thrust vectoring isn't all that. Ask Tim about why the yf-23 is better than the f-22 and how the yf-17 got to paris. Parents, bring the kids because this whole place is story time for aviation-loving children. The museum is not a huge collection, but quality over quantity is the way to live. These aircraft are unique. The f-14 is a former Top Gun aircraft. The A-4 is a former instructor aircraft. The HL-10 is futuristic yet classic. The f-86 is set in the museum main area, and you walk around it as you read up on exhibits and see models of a wide array of aircraft. Most impressive are the yf-17 and the yf-23, both of which are extremely unique and historic. It is so weird to touch the 23, which was too advanced for its time. The giant moving tail, missile bay doors and massive intakes are all things you can walk up and touch....unless you are in the air force, this is likely the only stealth aircraft you will ever be able to do that to. Theres more, but I didn't give myself enough time to see the rest because they close at 3pm. But I'm def going back. Worth every penny of the 8 bucks. Ask about activities going on, they have great events coming up. They are letting kids help repaint the yf-23!!!! An amazing place."

"Not what I expected! This museum has a several aircraft and passionate and knowledgeable guides from industry to answer questions. Amazing especially to see 1 of 2 YF-23!! You can also sit inside an F-5. Lots to see and learn here and close by for any South Bay resident."

"This museum is growing and recently got more hanger space to display their aircraft. The main museum and artifacts are one hanger, along with a few planes. The space between the hangers now is a place where they can park their collection of F14 and A4 aircraft. The second hanger has an amazingly kept harrier jet. In our visit, the main attractions are the YF17, which was the test plane that became the F18, and the GE powered YF23 stealth fighter. The fighter, better known as the one that lost to the F22 in flight trials. The staff was awesome and does great with kids, showing them interesting things to keep them engaged. Hopefully the museum can expand more to share their collection of aviation items better."