He flew missions over Korea. Decades later, Fleet Week Houston gave him a moment he’ll never forget

Fleet Week Houston is drawing crowds to the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field, giving visitors a rare chance to get up close with Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and meet the service members who fly them. But for one visitor, the event became something far more personal.

Among the crowd of curious visitors was 98-year-old Lieutenant Commander Paul Martin, a Navy fighter pilot who flew missions over the Korean War. He was greeted by a Navy admiral at the event.

Click to view the story on KHOU 11

Now OPEN on Mondays!

Your Summer Passport to Adventure has arrived.

Our Summer Hours are:
Monday (through Labor Day): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming activities and events.

This summers FUN is sponsored by United Airlines.

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

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 9, 2025 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. Enjoy discounted admission all day!

Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 10 for the private event. 

Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

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., Nov. 26 – Early Closure at 3pm.

Thurs., Nov. 27 – 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., Nov. 28, 2025 (10AM – 5PM).
Check out our Thanksgiving Break Day Camps!

Museum Closure Notice

 

The  Museum will be closed

Thurs., Nov 13 and Fri., Nov 14, 2025, in preparation for our JetSetters Ball – Destination: Paris!

We’ll resume with normal hours on Sat., Nov. 15 (10AM – 5PM)

Come check out the reintroduction of our 2020 exhibit: Fight to the Finish! 

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed from

Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19, 2025 to participate in Wings Over Houston!

Come See Us at the airshow!

We’ll resume normal museum hours on

Tues., Oct. 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

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.