National Air & Space Museum (NASM)
Paul E. Garber Facility
Silver Hill, MD
Tours: Public tours by appointment ceased in late 2001

Operated by the Smithsonian Institution, this location was originally known as simply the Silver Hill Facility and used for artifact storage since the middle of the 1960. The Paul E. Garber Facility stores National Air and Space Museum aircraft, space craft and aviation artifacts. Also known as simply the Garber Facility. Starting in 1977, some of the buildings and restoration facility were opened to the public for public tours by appointment. After the opening of the NASM Udvar-Hazy Center, many aircraft stored at the Garber Facility were placed on display.

Restoration Facility
The restoration facility at the Paul E. Garber Facility restored every aircraft in the museum collection. After December 2003, restoration work moved to the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at NASM Udvar-Hazy Center.

Aircraft Collection in Storage
The Paul E. Garber Facility continues to store many aircraft, engines, propellers and other flight related objects.

Sikorsky XR-5
Stored at the facility

G4M3 Model 34 Betty Tail T2-2205
Stored at the facility

P1Y1 Ginga (Francis)
Stored at the facility

B6N2 Tenzan (Jill)
Stored at the facility

N1K1 Kyofu (Rex)
Stored at the facility

B7A2 Ryusei (Grace) Manufacture Number 816
Stored at the facility

Ar 196 A-5 Werknummer 623 167
Stored at the facility