While in Atlanta, we stopped by the Delta Flight Museum to learn a little more about Delta’s history and explore the aircraft on display.

Where is the Delta Flight Museum?

The Delta Flight Museum is located at 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30354. It should come as no surprise that Delta’s own museum is located so close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The airline has turned the airport into a massive fortress hub that practically all Delta fliers are forced to transit with some frequency.

This is about a 5-7 minute car ride from the passenger entrance to the airport. If you’re here in Atlanta on an extended layover, you might consider stopping by here and taking a bit of a look at Delta’s history.

How much does it cost to visit the Delta Flight Museum?

Leave it to Delta to charge peak and off-peak pricing to get into their museum. Here are the rates you’ll pay in 2026 to enter:

That said, Delta also offers discounted admission to some visitors:

• Delta employees, retirees, and contractors can get free admission for themselves and up to 3 guests
• US military (active and veterans) get free admission
• Groups of at least 15 people can get get a discounted rate of $15 each

On top of regular admission, you could also book the flight simulator on top as a separate expense:

• $250 for 1-2 persons for 30 minutes
• $425 for 3-4 persons for 60 minutes

However, timeslots are more limited, everyone must be at least 5’2″ and aged 13+.

What are the highlights of the museum?

Some of the highlights of the Delta Flight Museum include:

• Viewing historical planes from Delta’s lengthy history
• Boarding a 767-200, “The Spirit of Delta”, to experience what planes were like in the 1980s
• Boarding a 747-400, “The Queen of the Skies”, Delta’s first 747 since the 1970s when they acquired it in 2008
• Plenty of interactive exhibits, including plenty for the kids
• Using the flight simulator (costs extra)

Entering the Delta Flight Museum

At the start of the museum, right after the admissions desk, we are escorted into a brief video room that introduces you to Delta’s culture. I enjoy that above the door welcoming you in is a modified Delta boarding screen. The video itself is brief and plays continuously though you’ll need to wait until it ends before you can visit the rest of the museum. Once it’s over, you’ll directly enter the hangar.

Jenn and I found the movie to be a bit of corporate propaganda, but the kids enjoyed it.

First hangar

Once in the hangar, you’ll find plenty of historical planes from Delta’s history. Most of the planes in this area are just for display and aren’t boardable. This area also has a play area for younger kids, but we’ll spend more time talking about that later.

It’s interesting to see so many planes, in particular the small ones, with their historical liveries painted on the sides.

Also in this area is a small theater that American Express sponsors. The content cycles between some of Delta’s initiatives, but unlike the initial video, this one is skippable.

Just across from the theater is a display of models of many planes that Delta flies. You might even find model planes of some of their partners, like Virgin Atlantic.

Second hangar

Pass through the “Fly Delta Jets” signage and you’ll make your way into a second hangar, where the giant 767-400 is stored.

Once there, you’re greeted by a large collection of screens with stamps of different destinations Delta serves.

You’ll also catch your first glimpse of the 767-200, dubbed “The Spirit of Delta”. We’ll talk more about going inside it shortly.

I find it interesting that you can see the status of departures live at ATL airport. If you’re here on a layover, this might come in handy. If not, you might not care so much.

There’s also a large display of Delta’s uniforms over the years, including the significance of when they are used. This particular set is part of the Elite Collection, worn by those who deliver Delta’s most elevated service. Other collections include the Maternity Collection, the Below-Wing Collection for those on the ground, and the famous Red Coat Collection for those who have extra responsibility around the airport.

You can also check out the giant engine planted on the side of the wall. Naturally, the engine doesn’t work but it’s a nice spot to take a picture or two. When else would you get the opportunity?

The flight simulator

On the second floor of the second hangar is the Delta flight simulator. It’s a real simulator, designed to give you a glimpse into what it’s really like to fly a plane. This is the same type of simulator that Delta pilots use when going through training.

To experience the flight simulator, you’ll need to book it in advance. You can’t just walk right on in and fly it. You could ask the front desk or book it using the QR code found right on the display. Sadly, there were no spots available for the day we were here so we didn’t get a chance to use it.

All participants must be at least 5’2″ tall and at least 13 years old.

If you’re just looking to see what those piloting the simulator are seeing, there are video monitors outside the simulator that show you what’s happening. And before you ask: no, I didn’t see anyone crash it.

Are there any planes you can board?

Yes, there are two planes anyone can board: the 767-200 and the 747-400. One is in the second hangar within the museum while the other is parked outside near the entrance to the parking lot.

The 767-200, “The Spirit of Delta”

Boarding the 767-200 is as simple as entering via the second floor–the same floor as the flight simulator.

Once inside, you can check out the cockpit from a distance. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to sit in the chairs.

You can also see what it was like to fly in first class in the 1980s. Seats certainly have come a long way in the 40+ years since. They even have some inflight magazines to take a look at (though they aren’t from that period).

You can also get a sense of what economy class was like. I think it’s safe to say that while the seats don’t look cutting-edge, the padding and pitch is generally much better than what you get today.

The rear of the plane has the rest of the seats removed. In their place is a bunch of historical artifacts related to the 767-200. You’ll see plenty of information on the significance of the plane within the overall Delta fleet.

The 747-400, “The Queen of the Skies”

Once you leave both hangars, don’t forget to stop by the 747-400 parked outside. We’d say you can’t miss it given its size but you might overlook that you can go inside. You cannot start the tour here–you need to first go through the rest of the museum and then you can end here. The entrance to the 747-400 is in the glass structure near the front of the plane.

Inside, you’ll find what feels like a typical Delta plane. It’s not going to have all the latest bells and whistles or operating seatback monitors. But it creates a nice illusion that you’re flying in the sky at that moment.

Journey to the front of the plane and you’ll find the Delta One cabin with lie-flat seats. The seats themselves aren’t adjustable but some seats are positioned upright while others are in the bed format.

Alex took some time to sit in the seat, and it just gave him the desire to travel in the cabin again. It would have been nice to see the latest Delta One suites in here, but they left it the way the cabin was set up when decommissioned.

Later, he checked out the lie-flat seat. It doesn’t have the same feel as when you’re actually in the air on a long flight. If you’ve never sat in this cabin before, it’ll be your chance to feel what it’s like in Delta One.

Just like the 767, most of the rear of the plane has been ripped out and replaced with information on the significance of the plane. What’s more, you can take a look below you and see what the cuts of the plane looks like. Or you can look up and see what’s normally above your head while inflight. Not as pretty as you might have imagined, right?

While you’re here, go check out the wing of the plane. There is a set of doors that will lead you outside. This probably won’t be the nicest place to be if there happens to be weather while you’re here. But getting some fresh air isn’t bad.

Despite its name, you won’t actually be physically on the wing. Instead, you’ll be on a raised platform above the wing. This is obviously for safety reasons, but it did disappoint the kids slightly.

Venture on up to the second floor to find another section of Delta One seats. Yes, the 747 is one of only two commercial airliners that have an upstairs section flying today. There’s some novelty with going up the stairs midflight. You might recall that some versions of the 747 have a spiral staircase. Those are only on the 747-100 and 747-200 variants. Both the 747-300 and 747-400 have a straight staircase.

Also up on the second level is the cockpit, which you can see beyond a glass barrier. Unlike the rest of the plane, this felt the least maintained. It could use a little polish.

Is there anything for kids to do at the Delta Flight Museum?

Excellent question! Yes, there is plenty for kids to enjoy while at the Delta Flight Museum. First up are the monitors where children can try their hand at guiding planes to the gate. You’ll find this right after entering the first hangar.

And then there is the large play structure right next to those monitors. The kids loved climbing on up and going down the slides. I guess you could say this is in line with Delta’s motto of “Keep Climbing”?

Children can also try their hand at balancing weight on a plane. This is important to make sure you’re not on a plane that continually rocks all flight long. It’s harder than it seems.

Or perhaps the kids want some games that test their reflexes, like this game where you’ll need to react based on the lights.

In the second hangar, there is a giant screen where anyone can walk up onstage and pick three destinations they’d like to visit.

Leave it to Alex to pick Amsterdam, one of our recent stops we made along life’s journey.

One last bit of news: getting a 747-400 Delta trading card. We’ve received trading cards while on Delta flights and those are free. But this one will actually cost you $20. I’m not sure why this one costs money while all the other versions are free. But if you’re trying to collect them all, I suppose you might want to stop by here to get this one. We’d rather just get the free ones on our next flight. This is right when entering the 747 and you can come here to buy a card even without getting tickets to the museum.

The gift shop

And, finally, there is a gift shop on property. You’ll find it immediately after leaving the second hangar. You can also come in here if you aren’t intending to pay for admission to the museum. If you really want to buy some Delta gear, this might be the best place to do it. Fair warning: the kids might pressure you into buying the very cute stuffed animals.

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