Airborne & Special Operations Museum is a military museum in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, in North Carolina's Sandhills. Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; Monday closed. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Tue–Sat)official hours below
- AdmissionFree
- WhereFayettevilleCumberland County, Sandhills
- DogsNot allowed
About Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Army museum in downtown Fayetteville telling the story of American airborne and special operations forces.
- Free admission
- Allow 2-3 hours for museum and grounds
- Bags not permitted inside and may be searched
- No food, drinks or smoking inside; no flash photography or drones
Size and length: Page recommends 2-3 hours
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: free. Parking: Plenty of free parking in front of the museum.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Tue–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome in public spaces. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not permitted…
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is about 1 mile away (straight line).
4 places within 30 miles
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenTue–Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- OpenSun12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Monday closed
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM
- Monday closed
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday; open Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- Admission is free; donations greatly needed and appreciated
Parking: Plenty of free parking in front of the museum; accommodates RVs and buses. Large-vehicle parking along Hillsboro Street and in the lot next to the North Carolina State Veterans Park.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 100 Bragg Boulevard
- Phone: (910) 643-2778
- Map point: 35.05551,-78.88667, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: asomf.org/visit-the-museum
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome in public spaces. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not permitted in the Museum.
- Accessibility: Handicap parking near the entrance; page says all exhibits and the grounds are accessible; Information Desk provides wheelchairs (four available).
Near Airborne & Special Operations Museum
- 1Cape Fear Botanical GardenBotanical Gardenabout 1 mi
- 2Carvers Creek State ParkState Parkabout 11 mi
- 3Raven Rock State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
- 4Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature PreserveNature Preserveabout 28 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Fayetteville
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) home games at Crown Coliseum | Oct 29-Mar 27, 2027 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (Downtown Fayetteville) | Sat, Oct 31 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs Roanoke | Thu, Nov 5 (10:00 AM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Holly Day Fair (59th annual, Junior League of Fayetteville, Crown Expo) | Nov 5-8 (Nov 5-8; daily hours not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| WKML 95.7 Stars and Guitars (Crown Coliseum) | Mon, Nov 9 (Show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk | Thu, Nov 26 (8:30 AM-11:00 AM) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs Roanoke | Sat, Nov 28 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Crown Coliseum) | Thu, Dec 3 (Doors open one hour before show time; show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic (Crown Coliseum) | Dec 10-13 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| 27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee Dee | Fri, Dec 18 (7:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Anime Fest (Crown Expo) | Sat, Dec 19 (not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee Dee | Sat, Dec 19 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs Macon | Sat, Dec 26 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens | Sat, Jan 9 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City | Sat, Jan 23 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum) | Thu, Jan 28 (Show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs Huntsville | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Crown Coliseum) | Wed, Mar 17 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Sandhills events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Airborne & Special Operations Museum cost?
Free. Admission is free; donations greatly needed and appreciated
What are the hours at Airborne & Special Operations Museum?
Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM.
Can I bring a dog to Airborne & Special Operations Museum?
Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome in public spaces. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not permitted in the Museum.
What We Could Not Verify
- Exhibit list not read on this page
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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