The museum also features additional displays, including Cold War-era American espionage equipment, weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and a library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors.

The origins of the museum go back to 1940 when the village of Monino was selected to be the location of what is now the Gagarin Air Force Academy.

[6] The museum contains a range of aircraft, both domestic and foreign, including military, civil and special purpose.

Anniversary books about the Gagarin Air Force Academy contain small sections with history and descriptions of exhibits.

The use of a wide-format lens made it possible to preserve for history views of the museum, including the hall that later burned down.