Pricing, Admission, & Tickets

Self-Guided Tours

Want to wander the museum at your own pace? We get it, you can choose our general admission! The museum takes about 2 hours to fully tour!
REMEMBER: Members get in free all the time and a discount in the museum shop!

 

$12 Adults
$10 Seniors
$10 Students
(ages 12-17)
$8 Children (ages 6-11)
$5 Veterans

Free Active Military
Free Annual Center Membership
Free Ages 5 and under
Family Pass $45

GUIDED TOURS

COOL STUFF Tour
$ 50 ADULTS
  • $50 SENIORS/STUDENTS
  • $50 CHILDREN (6-11yrs) | FREE (5 & younger)
  • $50 VETERAN | ACTIVE MILITARY | MEMBER

GUIDED TOURS

Marge & The Major Tour
$ 20 ADULTS
  • $16 SENIORS/STUDENTS
  • $14 CHILDREN (6-11yrs) | FREE (5 & younger)
  • $10 VETERAN | ACTIVE MILITARY | MEMBER

GUIDED TOURS

HEAVY Metal Tour
$ 20 ADULTS
  • $16 SENIORS/STUDENTS
  • $14 CHILDREN (6-11yrs) | FREE (5 & younger)
  • $10 VETERAN | ACTIVE MILITARY | MEMBER

Guided Tours

Available by Reservation Only Summer 2025.
Guided tours are provided daily during our Summer season and on weekends in the Fall. Tours are led by our ‘Bong Squadron’ which is comprised of high school students with a passion for Major Bong, our Center and history! Let them ‘wow’ you with their knowledge and tell you about Superior’s Sweethearts and the military machinery that calls the Bong home! Get a guided tour and then take full reign of the museum at your own pace for the day.

tour of the Bong Center

Self-guided

Self-guided

This family-friendly, self guided tour showcases one of the area’s most visited attractions, which features the best stories in the Northland. Visitors will learn about the life and military career of Major Richard Bong and many other area veterans. The Center also features a fully restored P-38 Lighting, M-60 Tank, many other vehicles and weapon displays. Available During Open Hours.

Marge and the Major

Marge and the Major

It all begins with two Superior young adults. During WWII Richard I. Bong became our nations Aces of Aces after setting a new record for victories in the air. As a native Superiorite, Bong was introduced to many women, including his future wife, Marge Vattendahl. After telling Marge they likely would never be something serious since he was still fighting in the Pacific, their relationship became public interest and was transformed into being Superiors Sweethearts. Learn more about their love story that ended in tragedy with our Marge and the Major tour. This opportunity helps us provide a first job experience for local high school students!

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

The P-38 was instrumental in the success of America in WWII. Its unique design and modern capabilities gave this fighter a winning chance against Japanese Zeros in the Pacific. Get an exclusive look at our P-38J ‘Marge’ cockpit and learn more about our M-60 ‘Patton’ tank on our Heavy Metal Tour! This opportunity helps us provide a first job experience for local high school students! Available Summer (June-September) OR By Appointment.
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Cool Stuff Tour

Want to see behind the scenes and the museum? Go on the Cool Stuff Tour to see our archives including military uniforms, model planes, weapons, and MORE!
$50 per person