The Hill Aerospace Museum located on the Hill Air Force Base is a perfect place to visit for both aviation enthusiasts and families. The museum boasts a number of old and new aircraft, interactive aviation exhibits, as well as a whole room dedicated to changes over the years in pilot outfits.
Best and Worst Time to Go to the Hill Aerospace Museum
The museum is open all year-round Monday through Saturday except for January 1, July 4, and December 24-25. While the museum's 30 acres is big enough to host large groups, if you want the whole place to yourself, it's best to go during the week when parents are at work and children are in school. Summers weekends, especially on days with airshows, can be more stressful to both find parking and peacefully enjoy the museum.
Must See/Do at the Hill Aerospace Museum
While the museum boasts a number of exhibits, you'll want to be sure to make time to see the SR-71 Blackbird and Sikorsky MH-53M helicopter located in the second hangar, where you can see these aircraft up close and personal. Additionally, if you've got an extra half hour, take some time to see the Vietnam War prison cell exhibit and accompanying movie, which will give you a new found appreciation for what the prisoners of war faced. Finally, don't forget the Women Air Force Service Pilots exhibit, a fascinating history and tribute to the women who flew during World War II.
Admission to the Hill Aerospace Museum
Admission is free to the museum, although there is a donation box near the entrance to the museum for those who would like to contribute. In addition, this part of the Air Force base is open to the public, so there is no need for a special access badge to visit the museum.
Parking and Public Transportation to the Hill Aerospace Museum
Driving to the museum is the best way to get there, as there is currently no public transportation options that drop visitors off at the museum itself. The museum is easily accessible with a car by taking Exit 338 off of I-15. Parking is also free at museum.
Food at the Hill Aerospace Museum
There are no food services at the museum itself, except for a couple of vending machines. However, the city of Roy is located just opposite the museum on the other side of the freeway with your choice of fast food establishments.
Insider Tip for Visitors to the Hill Aerospace Museum
During your visit, be on the lookout for employees and volunteers staffing the museum, especially those sitting near the exhibits in the hangars. Many of these volunteers are military veterans who love the opportunity to tell stories to visitors about the aircraft on display.
Author's bio: Clint T. lives has lived in Utah on and off for the past 20 years and will never grow tired of the great outdoors.