Tours

Tour Options

  • 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

    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!

    Available Summer (June-September)

    OR By Appointment.

  • 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.

Pricing
Marge and Richard Bong Wedding

Marge and the Major

Love love stories? We have the tour for you. Let one of our Bong Squadron students take you through the hollywood-esque relationship between Major Bong and his sweetheart, Marge Vattendahl. Superiors most famous couple whose story ended in tragedy just six months after their wedding.

Tours last 40 minutes to an hour but timing can be customized. Guests are welcome to tour the entire museum after!

Tour of the P-38 "Marge"

Heavy Metal

Come experience vintage military machinery up-close with our Heavy Metal tour. In-depth information on the P-38 ‘Marge’ and M-60 ‘Patton’ tank will grow your knowledge of how such artifacts are built, preserved and appreciated.