[citation needed] Until April 2010, the museum was located in the airport's original 1932 hangar, built by the Works Progress Administration.

[4][5] In July 2019, the museum closed to the public and all aircraft were moved into temporary storage in preparation for the new facility.

[6] In June 2021, the museum announced plans to reopen with a new main gallery and welcome center adjacent to the original 1932 hangar.

[10] In advance of the official opening, which took place on June 1, 2024, a ribbon cutting was held on May 29, 2024, with Sullenberger himself attending.

[11] The museum's president, Stephen Saucier, announced he would be retiring at the end of the fiscal year in January 2025.

The landing gear pins, fire axe, and the manuals were still in the cockpit, and the Coke cans were still in the beverage carts.

[55] In addition to the airframe, Captain Sullenberger and First Officer Skiles contributed their uniforms to the museum's 1549 exhibit.

The museum opened a major new exhibit surrounding Flight 1549 with artifacts such as Captain Sullenberger's uniform in August 2012.