Silent Wing Museum

MISSION STATEMENT

The Silent Wings Museum commemorates a special World War II weapons system utilizing gliders, glider pilots, glider troops and their equipment and troop carrier units.

During a very difficult time in American history, this unique technology’s primary mission – Landing behind enemy lines – was little known but a valuable and important part of the invasion tools available to the Allies. The Armistice in 1945 obviated the immediate use of gliders, but the airborne envelopment doctrine has only grown in importance. Helicopters and other airborne delivery technology supplanted the gliders. The one-way trip of the glider pilots became history and the Silent Wings Museum is their legacy.

SILENT WINGS MUSEUM
6202 N I-27
Lubbock, TX 79403-9710

Direct Line 806.775.2047
Information Line 806.775.3796

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Years Day

ADMISSION PRICES

General Admission	$5.00
Senior Citizens(60+)	$3.00
Children 7 - 17	$2.00
Students (with college ID)	$2.00
Children 6 and under	FREE
Museum Members	FREE
Active Duty Military (in uniform)	FREE

DIRECTIONS

Driving Directions
North I-27, Exit 9.
South I-27, Exit 9.
The museum is located two blocks east of I-27.
Look for the building with the silver “G-Wings” on the tower.

Flying Directions
The museum is adjacent to and within easy walking distance of
Lubbock Aero, FBO at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

GPS: N 33° 39.467' W 101° 49.911'

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MEMBERSHIP
Being a member is a great way to support the Silent Wings Museum. Museum members receive free admission, a quarterly newsletter subscription and discounts on Post Exchange merchandise.