National Museum of the United States Air Force
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| Established | 1923 |
| Location | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 39°46′53″N 84°06′38″W / 39.78139°N 84.11056°W |
| Type | Military aviation museum |
| Visitors | About 1 million |
| Director | David Tillotson |
| Curator | Vacant, Deputy Director/Senior Curator |
| Public transit access | Greater Dayton RTA Route 11 |
| Website | www.nationalmuseum.af.mil |
The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is the official museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Dayton, Ohio. The NMUSAF is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world, with more than 360 aircraft and missiles on display. The museum is a central component of the National Aviation Heritage Area. The museum draws about a million visitors each year, making it one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Ohio.