390th Memorial Museum, Tucson

About 390th Memorial Museum

The 390th Memorial Museum tells the story of the 390th Bombardment Group, a World War II heavy bomber unit that flew B-17 Flying Fortresses over Europe. Visitors explore exhibits detailing the group's 301 combat missions, including major bombing campaigns and humanitarian relief efforts. The museum houses thousands of documents, photographs, and artifacts within its library and archives. A restored B-17 aircraft is available for viewing both from outside and inside. The museum displays personal effects, flight gear, and mission records alongside narratives of individual crew members. Knowledgeable docents guide visitors through these deeply personal stories of those who flew these missions. Located in Tucson on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, the 390th Memorial Museum provides an in-depth examination of the group's role in Allied victory and European theater operations.