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Museum Lists and Directories
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Museum Lists and Directories
 

• The 24 Hour Museum  A non-commercial, government-funded guide to the UK's museums, galleries and heritage sites.

• Airplane Museums  A list of airplane museums in the USA by state.

• Guide To 900 Aircraft Museums  146 page book available for sale from the author.

Museum Websites

• 390th Memorial Museum Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the original cadre, the ground support personnel, the aircrews, the staff, and commanders of the 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy).  Located at the Pima Air Museum, Tucson, Arizona.

• 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum  The 1941 Aircraft Group is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and displaying old and rare aircraft in flying condition, with an emphasis on the World War II era.

• Air Museum of Kentucky 12,000 square feet of display area, a fully equipped shop for aviation restoration projects, an office, a library/archive and a gift shop.  The museum is a dynamic entity which includes not only older restored aircraft and memorabilia, but also air-worthy, flyable aircraft for the public to enjoy.

• The Air Museum Planes of Fame  A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving aviation history for the benefit of future generations.  The Museum houses over 150 aircraft at its two locations, the main facility at Chino Airport in California and a satellite museum near the Grand Canyon at Valle Airport in Arizona.  The Air Museum displays aircraft spanning the history of manned flight, from a replica of the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896, through modern space flight, and includes numerous milestone achieving test and research flight vehicles.

• Air Victory Museum News and events, aircraft photos, kids corner, related links.

• The Airborne and Special Operations Museum  Dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and recognition of U.S. airborne and special operations history, equipment, technology, legend, art and weaponry.  In Fayetteville, North Carolina.

• Airline History Museum  Established to restore, preserve, and exhibit propeller-driven commercial aircraft.

• AirTimes  A virtual museum of the airline industry with a focus on the route, schedule, and marketing development of scheduled air transport as detailed in the timetable publications of the world's airlines.

• American Helicopter Museum & Education Center  Dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of historic rotorcraft.  Vintage rotorcraft, artifacts, reference archives, photographs, interactive exhibits, and educational programs and activities.  Located just outside of Philadelphia, at Brandywine Airport.

• Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum  A museum established to maintain and develop a permanent aviation museum in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada by researching, documenting, retrieving and restoring artifacts, objects and aircraft associated with the aviation history of the Atlantic Provinces.

• Australia's Museum of Flight  Museum history, support, family days.

• The Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey  Preserving New Jersey's Aviation Heritage.

• The Aviation Pioneer Gustav Weißkopf Museum  Resume, history, research, museum, books and films.

• Bournemouth Aviation Museum  A UK charitable museum dedicated to preserving and presenting operational examples of historic military jets.  The Museum occupies a 30,000 sq ft hanger at Bournemouth International Airport.

• Bristol Aero Collection  A museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artifacts of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and its sister companies - aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, buses and much more.  Located on Kemble Airfield.

• Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

• Canadian Museum of Flight Dedicated to the recovery, restoration, preservation and education of Canada's aviation history.

• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum  Over 30 vintage Warbirds, rides, research library, tours, retail store.

• Carolinas Aviation Museum  A nonprofit all volunteer museum in Charlotte, NC.  Featuring over 30 aircraft plus numerous aviation artifacts.

• Castle Air Museum  A collection of over 40 historic World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Conflict aircraft at the former Castle Air Force Base (California).

• The Commemorative Air Force  This organization includes the American Airpower Heritage Museum with an archival collection of more than 50,000 World War II artifacts, and the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum which preserves and maintains about 130 aircraft.

• The Cradle of Aviation Museum  Located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York at Mitchel Field.

• Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park  The park contains four separate sites: the Wright Cycle Company building and Wright brothers' print shop building, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center which includes the 1905 Wright Flyer III, and the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.

• Dutch National Aviation Museum  The 'Aviodome' at Lelystad Airport with museum pieces demonstrating Holland's aviation heritage, and a theme park flying two classic airliners.

• Duxford Imperial War Museum  180 aircraft on show: biplanes, Spitfires, Gulf War jets, and historic aircraft.  The American Air Museum at Duxford and houses a collection of historic American combat aircraft.

• Empire State Aerosciences Museum  Outdoor displays of restored aircraft and indoor displays of models, dioramas, and artifacts, including a mockup of the plane flown in Anelia Earhart's ill fated flight around the world, and a replica of the vonPomer Pusher, an early example of powered flight.  Programs for youngsters include hands-on activities in model building, rocket construction and launching, and study of the princilples of flight.   Offered for Adults are ground schools in preparation for the Private Pilot and Instrument Rating written exams required by the FAA for aviation certificates.  The library holds over 20,000 books, manuals, peridicals, pieces of artwork and audiovisual items.  Located at the Schenectady County Airport, New York.

• The Evergreen Aviation Museum  A 121,000 square foot facility in McMinnville, Oregon, featuring the famous Hughes "Spruce Goose" Flying Boat, an SR-71, a 1903 Wright Flyer replica, a C-130 cargo plane, a B-17, quite a few fighters and trainers, and general aviation and other aircraft.

• Flight Of The Phoenix Aviation Museum  Showcases the aircraft and equipment of the armed forces.  In Gilmer, Texas.

• Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum  This museum houses an inventory of forty historically significant aircraft, with over two-dozen on static display.  Located at MCAS Miramar, open to the public, and free of charge.

• Gatwick Aviation Museum  Vintage aircraft at this UK museum.

• Glenn Curtiss Memorial Park  A web site addressing a nation-wide campaign dedicated to the future creation of Glenn H. Curtiss Memorial Park, to be located on the southern shore of Keuka Lake in his birthplace, "home town" and final resting place - Hammondsport, New York. Glenn Curtiss, known as the "father of Naval Aviation", a key figure in the development of the American aviation industry now has the opportunity to be properly honored by the creation of this park.

• Greenwood Military Aviation Museum  Permanent and temporary exhibits that reflect the history of units based at Greenwood, Nova Scotia.  Aircraft photos and specifications, projects, history, gift shop.

• Hiller Aviation Museum  Exhibits, events, education (Young Eagles, Explorers, Parent Resource Guide).  In San Carlos, CA.

• Historic Aviation Memorial Museum  Located in Tyler, Texas with several aircraft and an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

• Historic Wendover Airfield  A Utah non-profit corporation formed to restore parts of Wendover Airbase as a heavy bomber history center.  Restoration efforts, current projects, exhibits, history, pictures, events.

• Indiana Aviation Museum  IAM aircraft statistics, membership information, and a regularly updated events schedule.  IAM is a museum where all planes fly, and can give rides through the Warbird Experience and Sponsorship Programs.

• International Women's Air and Space Museum (IWASM)  This non-profit Cleveland museum showcases the accomplishments of women in air and space.  Rotating exhibits, a research center with thousands of documents, photos, books and artifacts.

• The Iowa Aviation Museum  Celebrating Iowa's aviation heritage with memorabilia and photographs, eleven civil aircraft on display, including some rare examples of early flying machines from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, and two military aircraft, an A-7 Corsair jet and a Huey Cobra helicopter.

• Kansas Aviation Museum  Restoration facilities, aircraft, aircraft components, educational displays, research resources including archives on Kansas-built aircraft, and memorabilia from Kansas' world famous air achievers.

• Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Dedicated to preserving the history of Luscombe airplanes, and providing parts and support Silvaire owners and pilots.

• MAPS Air Musuem  Educating people about the history of aviation and its impact upon society through a permanent collection of vintage military and significant civilian aircraft, and preserving these historical aircraft in airworthy condition.  Located in North Canton, Ohio.

• Glenn L. Martin Museum Preservation, promotion, and documentation of the aviation history of Maryland.

• The McChord Air Museum  The official USAF organization whose mission is to portray the history of McChord Air Force Base.  Aircraft and scaled model exhibits, unit exhibits, collection of weapons, instruments, paintings and art from the USAF art collection, photographs, vintage uniforms and other memorabilia.  Located on McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma WA.  Site includes an extensive list of links to U.S. Air Force museums and other aviation museums.

• James S. McDonnell Prologue Room  Exhibits showcase the products from Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, North American Aviation, Hughes Helicopters, and Boeing Vertol.

• The Memorial Flight  A non-profit organisation which aims to preserve French and European aeronautical heritage, mainly centered on the First World War period.  Restoration to flying condition of an original SPAD XIII C1.  Current flyable aeroplanes include a Fokker DR-I reproduction, an original Morane AI type XXIX, a Dassault MD311 Flamant, and a reproduction Blériot XI².  Other projects include an RAF SE5a and the static restoration of the historic "Point d'Interrogation" on behalf of the Musée de l'Air.  French site.

• The Michael King Smith Evergreen Aviation Education Center Home of the Howard Hughes flying boat, HK-1 Spruce Goose. history, news and events, giftshop.

• Mid Atlantic Air Museum Award-winning warbirds, classic airliners, rare and unusual military and civilian aircraft, and historic exhibits.

• Monino Air Force Museum, Russia  Photos from a visit to the museum, plus links to other Monino related sites.

• The Moorabbin Air Museum  Australian national aviation museum.

• The Museum of Berkshire Aviation A collection of aircraft and photgraphs recalling Berkshire's aviation heritage.  Located at Woodley, Nr.Reading U.K.

• Museum of Flying  Rare collection of World War II fighter aircraft, most of which are in flight ready condition and frequently take part in air races across the US.  Located in Santa Monica, California on the site of the old Douglas Aircraft factory.

• Museum of Flight Information, programs, membership, history, collection.  Seattle, Washington.

• National Air and Space Museum  The Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.

• National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center  Located at Washington Dulles International Airport, the Center provides space for the objects that tell the history of aviation and space flight.

• National Aviation Museum  Located in Ottawa, Canada and presenting the story of Canada's aviation heritage from the pioneer era to the jet age.  Information about the Museum, the collection, research toolkit.

• The National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall of Honor  A permanent memorial built at the National Air and Space Museum facility at Washington Dulles International Airport and dedicated to honoring all men and women who have had a passion for flight.  You are invited to place your name or the names of family members or friends who contributed to U.S. aviation and space exploration heritage.

• National Museum of Naval Aviation  The NMNA is a large air and space museum with over 140 restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation.  In Pensacola, Florida, USA.

• National Soaring Museum Exhibits, facilities, archives, collections, activities, giftship.  In Elmira, New York.

• The National Warplane Museum Airshows, museum collection, videos, membership.  Geneseo Airport, Geneseo, N.Y.

• New England Air Museum Information, new displays, membership, photo gallery, exhibit list.  At Bradley International Airport, Connecticut.

• New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum NZ aces, aircraft, squadrons, photo gallery, museum store, restorations, events, bibliography, downloads of fantastic images.

• Niagara Aerospace Museum  Dedicated to the Western New Yorkers who contributed to the world's aviation and space flight endeavors.  Aircraft collection includes the Bell X-22A VSTOL, Bell 47 helicopters, Lockheed F-94A, Bell P-39Q, a replica Curtiss Pusher, and a Taylor J-2 Cub.  Also, an assortment of Bell rocket engines including the LEM and Agena, aircraft and rocket engines, thrusters, and the personal memorabilia of many local servicemen and women.  Located in Niagara Falls, NY.

• Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum  This museum has over 40 aircraft and missiles on display, including replicas of Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Chanute Field's first aircraft, the Curtiss Jenny biplane.  The world's only remaining Boeing XB-47 Stratojet prototype is also on exhibit.  Dedicated to preserving history and educating visitors about Chanute AFB and Illinois aviation history.

• Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome  Aircraft (and vehicles) from 1900 through 1940, weekend airshows, biplane rides.  In Rhinebeck, New York.

• Owls Head Transportation Museum  Collection of over 100 pioneer-era aircraft in Owls Head, Maine, USA.

• Pearson Air Museum  A pre-WWII Army Air Corps Airfield preserved with flight capable aircraft on display.  Located at Vancouver's National Historic Reserve.

• Peterson Air and Space Museum  Located in an 8.3 acre Colorado State Historic District, the Museum preserves and portrays the aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base.  Exhibits feature the WW II Peterson Army Air Base, the Binational (United States and Canadian) North American Aerospace Defense Command, US Air Defense Command and the US Air Force Space Command.  The Museum's Airpark collection includes sixteen aircraft and four missiles.

• Pima Air & Space Museum Official site for the private, nonprofit, educational museum located in Tucson, Arizona.  Over 200 aircraft occupying 65 acres of land.  Museum history, restorations, membership, aircraft.

• Piper Aviation Museum  An organization with a mission to collect and preserve artifacts of twentieth century Piper aviation including aircraft, manufacturing equipment, documents, images, and oral history related to the aircraft manufactured by the Piper Aircraft Corporation.  Located at the former Piper Engineering Center at Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

• Prairie Aviation Museum  Features permanent and rotating exhibits, a mini-theatre, and static outdoor displays of historical aircraft and vehicles.  Located at the West entrance of the Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington, Illinois.

• Preserved US Military Aircraft A list of US military aircraft preserved and displayed compiled by Ben Marselis.  Designations, location of preserved aircraft, links to museums, etc.

• James S. McDonnell Prologue Room  Portraying a century of milestone events and showcasing the aircraft and spacecraft that played pivotal roles in the history of flight and space exploration.  Hundreds of scale models, photographs, paintings and artifacts of biplanes, monoplanes, piston engines, and jets.  Near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

• Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum  Located at the Pueblo Memorial Airport and operated by veteran volunteers of the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society.  Includes the International B-24 Museum.

• Royal Air Force Museum Over seventy planes, virtual visit, museum shop, conference facilities.

• Russian Air Force Museum at Monino, Russia  Information about the museum, aircraft photos, Russian aviation-related monuments, links to related Websites.

• San Diego Aerospace Museum Collection listing (over 65 aircraft), hours, news, educational programs.

• San Francisco Airport Museums  Museum programs, current and future exhibits.

• Shearwater Aviation Museum  Established as a base for Canadian naval aviation history.

• The Shoreham Aircraft Museum  UK museum dedicated to the Battle of Britain, featuring artifacts from German and British aircraft, and display of paintings by aviation artist Geoff Nutkins.

• Shuttleworth Old Warden Park  The Shuttleworth Collection is in a quiet countryside setting, actually on an old fashioned all grass aerodrome with eight hangars.  These hangars comprise an aeroplane engineering workshop, a garage and coachroom, and the remainder house the aircraft collection.  Flying displays are held regularly throughout the year from May through to October.

• Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives Inc. A foundation dedicated to acquiring, preserving and protecting the historical materials that chronicle the aviation careers of Igor Sikorsky, the companies he founded and the accomplishments of its employees.

• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum  Exhibitions, news, lectures, events.

• Strategic Air Command Museum  The SAC Museum holds 31 aircraft and 6 missles located in a 300,000 square foot building midway between Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska.

• The Toronto Aerospace Museum, Canada  Aircraft gallery, news, museum projects, airshows, gift shop.

• US Air Force Museum Aircraft galleries, aircraft index, special galleries.  At Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.

• US Air Force Museum Engine Gallery  Photos, history, and specifications of the engines at the Museum.  Includes piston, rotary, in-line, diesel, jet, and rocket engines.

• Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum & Tico Airshow  An educational museum in Florida dedicated to the preservation of aviation history for future generations.

• Virginia Aviation Museum  Vintage flying machines, aviation films and lectures, and an SR-71 on permanent display.  Located at the Richmond International Airport in Sandston, Virginia, USA.

• The WASP WWII Museum  Plans to build a world class museum to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII (WASP), the first women in history to fly America’s military aircraft, to be built at the site of the only air field in America used exclusively to train women pilots to fly ‘the Army way’--Avenger Field, Sweetwater, TEXAS.

• Western North Carolina Air Museum  This Hendersonville museum is run by volunteers and offers about 20 vintage aricraft, most of which are airworthy.

• Wilmington Aviation Foundation Inc.  A non-profit organization created to promote and develop a museum to enhance knowledge, history and appreciation for the role Wilmington, New Hanover County and Southeastern North Carolina has played in aviation and the defense of the USA.

• Wings of the North  A non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to preserve and present aviation history.  Located in Eden Prairie, MN, USA.

• Wings of History, the Air Museums of Europe  Tells the story of aviation in Europe through the historic aircraft that still exist in museums and collections.