Wings Over Weatherford
Stafford Air and Space Museum will be hosting the 3rd Annual Wings Over Weatherford, September 28th. The day will feature Warbird fly-in,...
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Living Oklahoma hits the road west for a special Off the Beaten Path edition features the Stafford Air and Space Museum.
Anthony “Laser” Lazarski, center, with Max Ary and Colton Parkinson pose for a photo in front of the F-117A Nighthawk recently installed at the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford. Lazarski flew the plane in the Middle East. The plane bears his name on the exterior of the cockpit.
The Lockheed F-117A “Nighthawk” Stealth is revealed in the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma today July 23, 2024.
Colton Parkinson and Max Ary with the Stafford Air and Space Museum recently spoke with WDN publisher Phillip Reid about the new International Space Station exhibit at the museum. The exhibit includes a model of the ISS and displays data such as real-time footage and the exact position of the station as it orbits Earth.
WDN publisher Phillip Reid recently interviewed incoming director of the Stafford Air and Space Museum, Colton Parkinson, and outgoing director, Max Ary.
Watch the video below to hear them talk about the vital role SWOSU graduates played at the beginning of the space program.
WDN publisher Phillip Reid recently interviewed the new museum director of the Stafford Air and Space Museum, Colton Parkinson.
Watch the video below to learn about Parkinson's background, and hear details of a new exhibit coming to the museum.
During a community coffee hosted by the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown announced a new theme park which will be built at Stafford Air and Space Museum.
“There’s going to be a new theme park at the air and space museum for the kids. There will be a walking trail, miniature golf course and a pavilion. This is something new and we already have a $250,000 grant for it,” Brown said.
Full story at the link below.
Only In Your State - Oklahoma
Forget the hustle and bustle of the city – prepare for liftoff to a different kind of destination! Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma, amidst unexpected landscapes, lies a true hidden gem: the Stafford Air & Space Museum. This isn’t your average museum. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos, right here on Earth.
A Boy Gets His Wings: #ImagineThat
Travel Oklahoma Tourism put Southwest Oklahoma at the center of their 'Imagine That' campaign. Guess who made the cut? WE DID! Let your imagination take flight.
See promo here (2023)
Where In The State Is The Magic Man? At the Stafford Air & Space Museum!
Watch Jeff & Rachael's adventure through the Stafford Air & Space Museum on My Magic Morning Show. (2023)
Oklahoma Tourism features the Stafford Museum!
Featuring where to eat, stay and play in Weatherford and Hydro. (2023)
General Thomas P. Stafford Elementary School's Ribbon Cutting
Tom Stafford visits the new Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford Elementary School honored in his name in his hometown of Weatherford, OK. (2022)
"This is a great stop! Highly advise to get there early so you have time to see the museum as it was very interesting and fun. The staff are friendly and informative. The parking is flat and quiet. Would highly recommend this host." - Harvest Host Guest, Max S. 12-21
The Stafford Air and Space Museum discusses their experience being a Harvest Host and how it's helpfully impacted their business. (2021)
Stafford Museum Featured on Discover Oklahoma!
This Smithsonian affiliated museum is impressive on a number of levels. You can not only get a very good history of aviation at the Stafford Air and Space Museum in Weatherford, but an in depth look into the impressive career of native Oklahoman General Thomas Stafford himself. The museum serves as an incredible educational facility whose goal it is to inspire young people also! (2021)
"One of my favorite indoor visits on our road trip to Utah." - Dan Vaught
On May 22, 2021, we stopped in at the Stafford Air and Space Museum, in Weatherford, OK. This was one of my favorite indoor visits on our road trip to Utah. The museum, named for NASA astronaut and Weatherford native Thomas P. Stafford, became a Smithsonian Affiliate in June 2010. The museum features exhibits about aviation, space exploration, and rocketry, and a collection of over 20 historic aircraft. Displays include artifacts from the Space Shuttle program, Hubble Space Telescope, and the Mir Space Station, a Moon rock, Stafford's Apollo 10 spacesuit, the Gemini 6A spacecraft, a Titan II missile, and a Mark 6 re-entry vehicle. (2021)
Mountain Beaches made a trip to the museum and had a "BLAST!"
Norm and Kim are two YouTubers who love RV living. They have a channel called Mountain Beaches. They have over 18,000 followers to date. Their adventure through the museum begins at 8 minutes and 13 seconds. They were so impressed with General Stafford and all of his accomplishments. It was so fun to watch them enjoy the artifacts too! (2021)
Max Ary, Director of the Stafford Air & Space Museum, talked with us today about the historical significance of the SpaceX launch tomorrow, which features the first time in 10 years that American astronauts have launched into space from U.S. soil.
Watch next week for an in-depth interview with Max Ary, as he takes us on an exclusive tour of the new expansion and renovations to the museum.
For anyone wanting to watch the SpaceX launch, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/NASA/videos/890067148162282/
This is a surprisingly awesome and high-quality air and space museum with incredible artifacts!" - Hoosier Boo
Hoosier Boo is a YouTuber who make videos showcasing museums, roadside attractions, national/state parks, amusement parks and much more. He has over 10,000 followers and he chose to visit us! (2020)
Weatherford Daily News Features the Museum
In 2020, Max Ary, Director of the Stafford Air & Space Museum, speaks with Phillip Reid, Editor and Owner of Reid Newspapers, about the newest expansion and the future of the museum. (2020)
EVENTS
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We have events going on all through the year! Feel free to sign up for camps, blood drives, or special events. We will keep you posted on any upcoming activities for kids or adults. Get on our email list to learn even more.
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Full-scale replica of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module featuring Buzz Aldrin & Neil Armstrong.
Fantastic Museum of Human Accomplishment!
"As a space buff from the time I was a kid, this place is second only to visiting Canaveral in Florida. We only had about 1/2-hour to breeze through before closing. I could have used half-a-day. Excellent exhibits, model work, stories preserved in placards, actual hardware and info about Gen. Stafford himself kept me captivated. If the subject interests you, make sure you allow the TIME to see everything!"
June 2021 TripAdvisor Member Review
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