Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, NC

Where Curiosity Takes Flight

Located on the campus of CLT Airport, Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM) welcomes visitors to explore the planes, people, and industry of aviation in the Carolinas. More than 40 iconic aircraft inspire visitors to pursue their dreams of taking flight and write their own stories into the future of aviation.

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America at 250: How Aviation Helped Build a Nation That Changed the World

Jun 1, 2026

The Backbone of Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Mar 31, 2026

Patricia A. Denkler: The First Woman To Land A Jet Airplane On An Aircraft Carrier

Feb 28, 2026

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Stories From Our Visitors

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   Mark Henry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic museum.  The Sully Sullenberger story was broadcast onto a Big Screen next to the plane, and was quite a moving. Production. I would highly recommend bringing the family.  They also have some areas where the kids can land planes on mini-simulators.  All around we spent about 2 hours there,  and they have a kids section for making paper air planes and rockets.  Pretty cool.
  
 
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   Shahnawaz Moinuddin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great to visit with family and kids. Do tryout the simulator and try to land it.
  
 
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   Hugh Ragland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent.  Everyone should go at least once.
  
 
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   Molly Poole 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Historic building and well put together displays!
  
 
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   Beata Nemeth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eine tolle Ausflugsziel, für jeder Alter gibt es hier etwas zum Anschauen, Ausprobieren, Basteln... Obwohl das ganze auf eine nicht so große Gelände ist, haben wir mit der Familie ca 3 Stunde dort verbracht. ☺️
  
 
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   Heinrich Raath 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A brilliant exhibit and very neat, clean and well maintained building. The staff was very friendly and helpful! Definitely a place to visit if you are interested in aviation.
  
 
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   Kaan Kabaklıoğlu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pretty fun place with a lot of information and experience. 2 flight simulators were present and you can receive 10% discount on the merch store of the museum if you can do a good landing with them.
  
 
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   Dana Holland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an incredible hidden GEM!! I love everything about this museum.
  
 
  
  
 
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Our Mission

Understanding the impact of Aviation on our lives, culture, and society, we are relaunching with a new mission

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present and future generations of aerospace and STEM innovators

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on the impact of aviation and aerospace in our lives, culture, and economy

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diversity in STEM and aerospace to catalyze economic mobility

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