Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock

Name: Silent Wings Museum
Address: 6202 N I-27, Lubbock, 79403-7523, United States
Telephone: +1 806-775-3049

#4 among attractions in Lubbock

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum, History museum

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Silent Wings Museum, "The Legacy of The World War II Glider Pilots," is a museum in Lubbock, Texas. The museum is housed in the former tower and terminal building of Lubbock's airport during the 1950s, and 1960s. ()

Established: 20 October 2001 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 33°39'28"N, 101°49'55"W

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6202 N I-27Lubbock 79403-7523 United States

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+1 806-775-3049

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Silent Wings Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joyland Amusement Park, Yellow House Canyon, Buddy Holly Center, United Supermarkets Arena.

4.6 miS
Theme park, Amusement park
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Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
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Golf
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Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
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Museum, Natural history museum
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Concerts and shows, Rock club, Theater
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Skyscraper
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