The museum is run by a group of volunteers predominantly made up of "winter Texans" and military retirees.[5][4]
The original Rio Hondo location closed on February 28, 2005 due to aging volunteer support, lower attendance,[1] and the damaging salty air of the Rio Grande Valley.[6] Its exhibits and aircraft were transferred to the other two locations.[7]
The museum focuses on early aviation, and lesser-known aviation related to Texas and Mexico in particular. The museum acquired a Bleriot to commemorate the Stinson family, namesakes of Stinson Municipal Airport.[8]
The museum dedicated the John Beck Hangar in June 2020.[9]
The museum acquired two PT-19 projects in October 2023.[10]