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Plan your visit
Open six days a week plus Sunday afternoons, on the Superior bayfront, ten minutes from downtown Duluth. Most visitors spend about two hours. Give yourself three if you like to read.
Self-guided admission
Walk the exhibit hall at your own pace. Docents and veteran volunteers are on the floor most days and glad to talk. Tickets are sold at the front desk; no advance purchase needed.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors | $10 |
| Students Ages 12 to 17 | $10 |
| Children Ages 6 to 11 | $8 |
| Veterans | $5 |
| Family pass Bring the whole crew | $45 |
| Active military · Members · Ages 5 and under | Free |
When we are open
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday and Saturday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 5 PM |
| Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day | Open |
Go behind the glass with the people who know the stories.
Docent-led tours run on request. Book ahead by phone so we can match you with the right guide.
Great rates for schools, scouts, tour buses, and reunions.
Tours are built around your group: Minnesota and Wisconsin curriculum standards for classrooms, the Vietnam Veterans presentation for grades 8 and up, and a veteran-led footlocker session for any age. The Bong Squadron, our high school guides, lead many of the summer and fall tours.
Not able to travel? The Footlocker Program comes to you, in person or online, and the footlocker ships anywhere in the United States.
305 Harbor View Pkwy, Superior, Wisconsin
On the bayfront next to the Superior tourist information center. From Duluth, cross the Blatnik Bridge and you are five minutes away.
Free parking on site, with room for buses and RVs. The entrance faces the lot.
The exhibit hall is on one level with wide aisles and seating throughout. Wheelchairs are available at the front desk. Service animals welcome.
Barker’s Island, the S.S. Meteor, and Superior’s bayfront trail are all within a short drive. Open in Google Maps
A celebration of life, a reunion, or a meeting, among the exhibits.
Conference Room, up to 50 guests. Pearl Harbor Theater, up to 35. Or the entire facility, about 100 guests, with the classroom, theater, and exhibit gallery. Projector, smartboard, podium, tables, and chairs are included; local catering partners are available.
Rates start with a four-hour base and continue hourly. Call for availability and pricing.
Questions visitors ask
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend about two hours. If you read every panel, or a veteran volunteer gets talking, plan on three.
Is the museum good for kids?
Yes. Children five and under are free, ages 6 to 11 are $8, and the family pass covers everyone for $45. The Footlocker Program and Junior Curator are built for students, and the tank is a reliable favorite.
Do veterans get a discount?
Veterans are $5 for self-guided admission and $10 on guided tours, and save $10 on any membership. Active-duty military are always free, and their families are free from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
Is this the same place as the Bong Center?
Yes. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is now The Richard I. Bong Veterans Museum. Same building, same P-38, same team, same address on the Superior bayfront.
Can I bring a group without a reservation?
Small groups can walk in during open hours. For groups of ten or more, or any guided tour, call ahead so a docent is ready for you.