The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation history museum on Delta Air Lines’ campus in Atlanta, Georgia, housed in two restored 1940s aircraft maintenance hangars. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
This guide was updated in July 2026. One change worth flagging: the museum has introduced a new arrival and security process, so all visitors now check in at Delta’s Visitor Center and need valid photo ID before reaching the hangars.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | 9:00am–3:00pm daily; closed Wednesdays |
| Ticket prices | Adults $20; ages 5–17 $15; under 5 free |
| Address | 747 Woolman Place, Atlanta, GA 30354 |
| Nearest transport/parking | Free on-site parking at the Visitor Center; no direct MARTA rail stop |
| Typical time needed | 2–3 hours |
Delta Flight Museum opening hours
The Delta Flight Museum opens daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm, except on Wednesdays, when the hangars, 747, and store are closed. Last admission is sold 30 minutes before closing, and last entry is 15 minutes before closing.
The museum also closes on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Some travel and corporate listings still show older hours, such as a 10:00am to 4:30pm schedule, so it’s worth checking deltamuseum.org directly before a visit.
Because Delta hosts private events on its campus, some hangars aren’t always open to visitors even on days the museum is otherwise open. The online ticketing calendar shows which areas are available for each date.
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Delta Flight Museum ticket prices
General admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for youth aged 5 to 17, and is free for children under 5. Delta employees, retirees, contractors, and US military ID holders receive free or discounted admission at the admissions desk.
These prices run higher than the $15 adult and $10 youth figures still quoted in some older guides, so it’s worth checking current pricing before a visit.
The Delta Flight Museum isn’t part of a citywide attraction pass such as Atlanta CityPASS or Go City Atlanta, though both passes cover other Atlanta sites such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Zoo Atlanta.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official Delta Flight Museum page and last updated in July 2026.
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How to get to the Delta Flight Museum
The Delta Flight Museum is on Delta Air Lines’ campus at 747 Woolman Place, on the east side of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. From I-85 North, take the Virginia Avenue exit (73A), turn right, and after about 2 miles turn right onto Rainey Avenue, which becomes Woolman Place.
From I-85 South, take the Loop Road exit (74) and continue straight onto Woolman Place. In Google Maps, entering “747 Woolman Place 30354” leads directly to the Museum’s Security Gate entrance; Waze users should search “Delta Visitor Center” instead.
From the airport, taxi, Uber, or Lyft is the most convenient option. MARTA buses 192 (from East Point station) and 172 (from College Park station) also serve the area, though both require about a quarter-mile walk to the Security Gate.
Parking at the Delta Flight Museum
Parking is free for all visitors in the Visitor Center parking lot, including designated handicap parking. All guests, including drivers, must pass through the Visitor Center before reaching the museum itself.
Each visitor registers at a check-in kiosk and receives a temporary badge for museum access. Valid photo ID, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or state-issued ID, is required for all guests aged 18 and over, so it’s worth allowing extra time for this process.
How long to spend at the Delta Flight Museum
Most visitors spend two to three hours at the Delta Flight Museum, enough time to explore both hangars and board the Boeing 747 and the Spirit of Delta aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts and families adding the flight simulator often stay closer to four hours.
Visitors combining a museum visit with the Tuesday guided tour, the Century of Flight documentary, or the monthly DC-3 Tour should check the day’s schedule and plan around these fixed times.
Accessibility at the Delta Flight Museum
The Delta Flight Museum’s entrance and hangars are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available to borrow at the admissions desk, with a form of photo ID held until the wheelchair is returned. Neither the flight simulator nor the DC-3 Tour is wheelchair accessible.
Inside the Delta Flight Museum: what to see
The Historic Hangars, built in the 1940s, house the admissions lobby, museum store, and two large exhibition halls covering Delta’s history from propeller aircraft to the jet age, along with memorabilia from more than 40 airlines Delta has acquired over the years.
The Spirit of Delta, the airline’s first Boeing 767 from the 1980s, is included in general admission and still fitted with vintage blue seats and retro screens.
The 747 Experience lets visitors board the first Boeing 747-400 ever built, walk onto the wing in fair weather, and look into the cockpit.
The Century of Flight documentary, a 45-minute film on Delta’s 100-year history, plays daily at 12:00pm.
The flight simulator, described by the museum as the only full-motion simulator of its kind open to the public in the US, runs four sessions a day for an additional fee and seats up to four people plus an instructor.
Practical visitor tips
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Arrive well before closing time, since last admission is sold 30 minutes beforehand. |
| Crowds | Weekday mornings, outside the Tuesday guided tour slot, tend to be quieter. |
| Layout | Start in the Historic Hangars before heading outside to board the 747. |
| Entry process | Allow extra time to register at the Visitor Center kiosk and clear security screening. |
| On-site logistics | Bring a water bottle, since food and drink aren’t allowed in the hangars or aircraft. |
Frequently asked questions about the Delta Flight Museum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Delta Flight Museum suitable for children? | Yes, ages 5 to 17 need a ticket, and children under 5 enter free. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for the Delta Flight Museum? | Advance purchase is recommended, and it’s required for the flight simulator and DC-3 Tour. |
| Is the Delta Flight Museum open on Sundays? | Yes, it’s open Sunday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, the same as most days; only Wednesdays are closed. |
| Is the Delta Flight Museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, the entrance and hangars are accessible, though the flight simulator and DC-3 aren’t. |
| Can you bring food into the Delta Flight Museum? | No, only water bottles are allowed inside the hangars and aircraft. |
Things to do near the Delta Flight Museum
The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, with driving simulators, a test track, and a restaurant, is about 5 minutes away.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, is a few minutes away and has plane-spotting areas nearby.
Downtown College Park, a historic district with local shops and restaurants, is about 10 minutes away.
The Wren’s Nest, the historic home of author Joel Chandler Harris, is about 20 minutes away.
Downtown Atlanta attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, are about 20 minutes away.
What to visit tomorrow
The Museum of Aviation, a large military aviation collection in Warner Robins, is about one hour 30 minutes away.
The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing, a vintage warbird collection and workshop in Peachtree City, is about 40 minutes away.
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, a historic locomotive and rail heritage museum in Kennesaw, is about 45 minutes away.
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama, a WWII aviation history site, is about two hours away.
SAM Shortline Excursion Train, a heritage rail line through rural Georgia departing from Cordele, is about two hours away.
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