The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler, GA, is celebrating a major honor this year: it has been voted Best Museum in the 2025 Best of Georgia Awards, an annual program organized by Georgia Business Journal. The recognition highlights the museum’s continued work in sharing and safeguarding the history of the Eighth Air Force. More than 30 museums from across the state were in the running, and the public ultimately chose the Mighty Eighth as Georgia’s top institution. For the museum, the award reinforces the vital role it plays—not just as a steward of World War II history, but as a place that connects visitors with the stories, people, and missions that shaped the Eighth Air Force’s legacy.
“The museum is honored to receive this award from the people of Georgia,” said Dawn Brosnan, the museum’s Director of Communications and Marketing. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to preserving the legacy of the Eighth Air Force and inspiring visitors of all ages to learn about the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served.” Every year, the Best of Georgia Awards opens the voting to people across the state, giving them a chance to recognize the places and organizations they feel are doing outstanding work. For the museum, finishing at the top says a lot about how far its influence has grown. It also speaks to the effort put in daily by its staff and volunteers, and the steady support the museum receives from visitors and the local community. For more information and to support the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, visit www.mightyeighth.org.
