donate to the lone star flight museum collection

Thank you for your interest in donating historical material to our museum collection!

Every year we receive new donations through the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations. These donations help us preserve and present a more complete story of the history of Texas aviation.

What Does the Museum Collect?
We welcome donations of aircraft, objects, art, photographs, documents, and other items within its collecting scope.

All offers are thoughtfully evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance to Texas aviation history and/or the stories of Texas aviators

  • Ability to establish the history or origin of the material

  • Condition of the material, as determined by the Director of Exhibits

  • Whether the museum already owns similar or identical material

  • The museum’s ability to properly store and care for the material

Please note that the museum is no longer accepting book donations unless they meet one of the following criteria:
  •  The book is rare or has historic value (yearbooks, flight manuals, etc.)
  • The book was published in 2019 or later
  • The donor is willing for the books to be sold in the museum’s gift shop. All proceeds from book sales directly benefit the museum.

Click on the button below for more details or email curator@lonestarflight.org

Upcoming Hangar Closure

Our Heritage hangar will be closed until 11:00 am on Sat., December 5, 2026 for Breakfast with Santa. 

The Waltrip Hangar and exhibits will remain open all day.

Learn more about Breakfast with Santa and purchase tickets HERE

Updated Museum Hours

Our summer hours have come to an end and we will now resume our regular hours of operation.
 
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
 
Free Museum Days on Tuesdays will continue. Plan your visit today!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Museum will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 5, 2026 for a private event.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Fri., Nov. 6, 2026 from 10am – 5pm.
 

Plan your visit with our Weekly Events Calendar!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Museum will be closed on Fri., Oct. 9 & Sat., Oct. 10, 2026 for a private event.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Sun., Oct. 11, 2026 from 12pm – 5pm.
 

Plan your visit with our Weekly Events Calendar!

Upcoming Hangar Closure Notice

 
The Heritage Hangar will be closed on Fri., Aug. 7, 2026 until 2:00 pm for a private event.
 
The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits remain open.
 

Plan your visit with our Weekly Events Calendar!

 Notice

Minuti Coffee will close early, Fri., June 26, 2026 at 2pm
 

Regular Cafe hours will resume Sat., June 27, 2026, from 8am-4pm

Museum hours will not be affected.

Cancelation Notice

Due to the expected inclement weather, out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our partner pilots and their aircraft,
The Wings of Vietnam aircraft display set for Sat., May 23 has been canceled.
We will work to reschedule this event later this summer.
 
 All other museum activities will still occur on Saturday and throughout the weekend for visitors to enjoy. 
 
Visit our Events Calendar for the Full Weekend Schedule!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed Fri., Apr. 10, 2026 for our Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Luncheon.
 
The Heritage Hangar will be closed Thurs., Apr. 9, 2026 for set up. Visitors will receive $3 off admission.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Sat., Apr. 11, 2026 from 10am – 5pm.
 
Click HERE to view our class of 2026 Inductees and to learn more about Hall of Fame.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Lone Star Flight Museum will close today, Sat., Jan. 24, at 4pm
 
The Museum will be closed Sun., Jan. 25 due to extreme weather conditions.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tues., Jan. 27 from 10am – 5pm.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 
The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on Sat., Jan. 10, 2026 for a private event.
 
We’ll reopen with normal hours on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 from 12pm – 5pm.


Plan your visit with our Weekly Events Calendar!

Upcoming Hangar Closure Notice

The Heritage Hangar will be closed
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, for a private event.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain OPEN!
Enjoy $3 off Admission & Plan Your Visit Today!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Sat., Oct.3, 2026, for Hangar Bash!

We’ll resume normal business hours on Sun, Oct. 4 from 12pm – 5pm.

Join the Fun! Learn more about Hangar Bash and Purchase tickets HERE! 

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Friday, October 10, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Hangar Closure Notice

 

Our Heritage Hangar will be closed

Thursday, October 15, 2026 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. 

Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 16 for the private event. 

Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 17 from 10am – 5pm.

Plan your visit accordingly! For the month of October, enjoy 15% off ALL museum membership levels with code: fall26

 

Heritage Hangar Closure – Thursday, September 18 at 1pm.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits remain open. The Heritage Hangar will reopen Friday during regular museum hours.

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve- Dec. 24

10am – 3pm

Christmas Day – Dec. 25

CLOSED

New Years Eve – Dec. 31

10am – 5pm

New Years Day – Jan. 1

10am – 5pm

Happy Holidays from all of us at LSFM! 
Check out our Winter Day Camps for ages 7-12

Holiday Hours

Wed., November 25 – Early Closure at 3pm.

Thurs., November 26 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Warm Thanksgiving wishes to you from all of us at Lone Star Flight Museum!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Fri. November 28, 2026 (10AM – 5PM).
Check out our Thanksgiving Break Day Camps!

Museum Closure Notice

 

The  Museum will be closed Fri., Nov 13 and Sat., Nov 14, 2026, in preparation for our Jet Setters Ball – Destination: New Orleans!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Sun., Nov. 15, 2026 from 12pm – 5pm.

Learn more about the Jet Setters Ball HERE

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed from Sat., Oct. 31 and Sun., Nov. 1, 2026 to participate in Wings Over Houston!

Visit us at our event & gift shop tents, see you there!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tues., Nov. 3, 2026 from 10am – 5pm.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the 7th Annual Hangar Bash!

Join the Fun! Buy Tickets Now!

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Sun., Oct. 5 – Noon – 5PM.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on

Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll reopen with normal hours on 

Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.