Peterson Air and Space Museum, Colorado Springs

Name: Peterson Air and Space Museum
Address: 150 Ent Ave, Colorado Springs, 80914, United States
Telephone: +1 719-556-4915

#18 among attractions in Colorado Springs

Museum, Military museum, Historical place, Science museum

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Peterson Air and Space Museum is located inside Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Admission to the museum is free, but access is controlled due to security concerns. The Museum has various aircraft, mainly focusing on the Cold War roles of USAF Air Defense Command, and Aerospace Defense Command. and currently, Air Force Space Command. ()

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Area: 8.4 acres (0.0131 mi²)Coordinates: 38°49'22"N, 104°42'7"W

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150 Ent AvePowers (Peterson Air Force Base)Colorado Springs 80914 United States

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+1 719-556-4915

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