Western New Mexico Aviation Heritage Museum — Attraction in Milan

I was hoping that the third time would be the charm, but here we are – third time, no charm. I came by early on in the pandemic, and the grounds were lovely, though understandably the museum was closed. Fast forward two trips and two years, and the museum still is closed. The once clean grounds are choked with weeds and sadly, it looks abandoned. I was really hoping to get inside because the displays within the museum itself look to be fascinating. Hopefully, someone will clean up the property and get some people working inside once again. Hours posted on a sign or on the internet would...

Roadtrippers definitely doesn't give the correct directions. It's right at the airport so just Google maps that location. Overall it well put together for being a small operation and site. Unless you are seeking out this specific aviation history or want a 5 minute stop right off a route you are driving it could be a disappointing stop based on...

What an informative and fun stop! Learn about Charles Lindbergh and how the TAT flew cross country, using concrete and metal ground arrows and then beacons. Great aerial photos of when Lindbergh flew over New Mexico areas and many years later, showing changes in the terrain.

The volunteers were very welcoming and had great...