Bolivian Air Force Museum 🇧🇴

If you are traveling through La Paz, Bolivia, you can explore the history of flight in the region at the Bolivian Air Force Museum. Located directly at El Alto International Airport in El Alto, near La Paz, this aviation museum offers you a distinct look into the nation's aeronautical past. As you visit, you will appreciate a collection that traces its roots back to 1958, when Amalia Villa de la Tapia first began gathering historical artifacts related to the history of aviation in Bolivia.

Her foundational work created the genesis of the Bolivian Air Force's Historical Collection. In 1985, historian Ramiro Molina Alanes took over her role as curator to preserve these items. Although the collection was housed at the air force headquarters beginning in 2001, it was relocated to its new facility at El Alto International Airport in 2015.

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or a traveler waiting for a flight, visiting this museum gives you a direct connection to decades of preserved aeronautical history right at the airport in El Alto.

What to see at Bolivian Air Force Museum

• Located convenient to travelers at El Alto International Airport in El Alto, La Paz.
• Exhibits originating from Amalia Villa de la Tapia's 1958 historical acquisitions.
• Curator heritage shaped by aviation historian Ramiro Molina Alanes starting in 1985.
• A dedicated historical collection showcasing Bolivia's national aviation history.
• Housed in its updated airport home following its relocation in 2015.

Visiting tips

Plan your visit around your flights since the museum is conveniently situated at El Alto International Airport.

How long: 1 hour · Best time: Before departure

How to get there & what’s nearby

Bolivian Air Force Museum is easy to reach on La Paz’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Basilica of San Francisco, La Paz, Bolivia and National Museum of Art, La Paz. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our La Paz travel guide.