CR Smith Museum

Honor a legacy with a memory brick

Purchase a memory brick to be installed in the same hangar that houses the iconic Flagship Knoxville DC3. This lasting tribute offers a meaningful way to honor a career, commemorate a milestone, or leave your mark on American Airlines’ legacy. Visit our online store for pricing and information on how to purchase.

Registration for Aviation STEM Summer Camp is open.

The CR Smith Museum’s award-winning Aviation STEM Summer Camp provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with STEM in the aviation industry. This summer's curriculum includes a mix of hands-on, experiential learning, and career exploration opportunities. Visit our education page to learn more and sign up!

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The CR Smith Museum inspires future aviation professionals of all backgrounds through its confidence-building education programs, exhibitions and heritage collection.

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Latest from the Newsroom

Explore a brick-built flight adventure at the American Airlines CR Smith Museum

FORT WORTH, Texas — The American Airlines CR Smith Museum is hosting a new exhibition, Bricks now boarding: American Airlines in LEGO® bricks — a LEGO brick-built journey through the…

Director of Education and Volunteer programs honored with Mary Ann Eiff Memorial Award for inspiring the next generation of female aviators

The CR Smith Museum’s Director of Education and Volunteer Programs, Marie Eve Poirier-Harris, was honored with the prestigious Mary Ann Eiff Memorial Award for her exceptional work inspiring youth to…

Inspiring the next generation of aviators at Aviation Career Pathways’ annual Aviation Career Day

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The CR Smith Museum, in partnership with American Airlines, held its annual Aviation Career Day Nov. 8, offering over 600 local middle and high school students…