Aviation Heritage Park

Aviation Heritage Park and Museum is free to the public and a must-see destination in Bowling Green, Ky. Fighter jets and helicopters are on display outside for visitors to touch, inspect, and take photos with, including an F-4 Phantom, an Aardvark, an F9F Panther painted in Navy Blue Angel livery, an SH-3H Sea King Helicopter in Marine 1 configuration, and a “Huey” helicopter. All of these aircraft were curated because they all connect in some way to aviators from this region. Inside the museum, we use aircraft and artifacts, along with video, images, and interactive screens, to tell inspiring stories of bravery, honor, determination, and self-sacrifice. With ever-changing exhibits, we will always present a fresh look at this important history. A Piper Cub aircraft from 1940 is suspended inside to honor Willa Brown, the first African-American woman to receive a commercial pilot license, who went on to train the Tuskegee Airmen. There is also a T-38 Talon on display that holds the distinction of being flown by every person who ever walked on the moon. The AHP aircraft are available outside for viewing every day from 8:00 am to dusk. The AHP Museum is free to the public and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.