alberta aviation museum

donnamE3814BT

Okay this is so amazing I can't believe it took me so long to go!! Why they call it an aviation museum is beyond me!! There is so much to see and so much to do and it is fun and interesting and I would recommend that everyone that lives here should go to it!! It is really low cost to get in and you have to see the cars, old and restored vehicles and then go over across the field to the aviation museum and see the planes!! There is even some planes you can sit in and play in and learn how to move things in a cockpit. I was so surprised with all the stuff and it looks so small outside. Again, comfortable shoes as it is spread out a little bit - not too bad. Good food too at good prices - and what an amazing gift shop!! They have the best stuff - not just museum stuff but fashionable stuff and really great gifts. You must go even if you are not into planes. The old cars, trucks and lots and lots of old farm equipment - I can't even recall but I do remember thinking why doesn't anyone tell everyone how great this place is??

737travelbug

So many interesting planes and jets throughout the ages are preserved here. Definitely a way to spend a rainy day indoors, although it's too bad that they closed the city-centre airport and sent the Boeing 737-100 to another location before tearing up the runway

Norma1321

It's right in the city, no need to travel far, great access. I know they won't have the airshows they once did but this is still a great place to visit. By yourself, with friends, with young and old alike. You set the pace and wander, usually folks around handy to answer any questions. Surround yourself with the history of Edmonton, Alberta and Canada all in one place. A true hidden gem.

Alero17

Very interesting to both young and old ! Lots of aircraft from the first built to modern day army jets. Some fun interactive displays and you can even sit inside the cockpit of a couple of the aircraft . There is also a small gift shop with some unique gifts for young and old alike .

匿名

This is not a big museum. Pretty much like an indoor shelter for airplanes. I would say come check it out only if you are interested in aircrafts or Canadian history.

geordie052

the history the aircraft were great the work done there is amazingwithout the planes on display the north would never have opened up

Oniduz

For those who love aviation or the history of, this was a great place to see it all...easy to get to, near downtown.

WLD_CHLD_F

I have visited many air and space museums, and especially enjoyed this one. Several of the curators were there (many retired aviators) to offer fantastic historical information and helping us understand the vast amount of information/history offered. This is a fantastic museum for adults and children alike. The staff are all very helpful. The entrance fee is nominal given all the history/artifacts available to view. The aircraft on display are fantastic. Even the replica aircraft are phenomenal. Again, some of the staff (there the day we visited) had been apart of the building/restoring of the planes, so the information they provided was so valuable/interesting. The gift shop is quaint and has cool tshirts, toys, etc.

turbinux

I've never been in an aviation museum before, the experience was great, we took a bus to get there and we had to walk for 10 minutes but it was cool, they have spectacular planes and some of them you can touch or get inside, some of the planes are really old and there are small rooms dedicated to the aviation programs of Canada during the world war II, it is very interesting and creative, as a downside the museum could use some extra money to improve some of the exhibits, some of the signs are printed pages taped to the walls. I would totally recommend this museum if you're visiting Edmonton, even the gift shop has cool stuff like jackets and airplane models. also there is a mall nearby so you can plan your visit using the whole morning.

C0n0rC

If you are into aviation you will love this place. Even if you don't you will enjoy it (there was 3 adults and 3 kids with me that's not aviation buffs and all enjoyed the trip). The staff are very friendly and helpful and the kids will enjoy a seat in the Sabre (wish I was a kid on my visit).If you are in Edmonton an have a little time to spare make the visit, if you don't have the time I suggest you make it!!!It's a pity the city airport is now closed and tagged for redevelopment. It's pretty sad that the folks at the museum can't be sure of its future because of this. If any of the powers that be in Alberta reads this please do what you can to keep this museum open. It keeps a lot of (your) local history alive and to see it closed and the exhibits scattered to the wind would be a shame for both Edmonton and indeed Canada. Written by an Irish Aviator in bonnie Scotland

GuyP511

If you have any interest in Canadian aviation history this is the place. It records flight by man from Leonardo DaVincci sketches, the Wright Bros. , WW1,WW2, Bush planes and pilots up to modern times. Not a boring old museum !! Interactive displays and simulators. Great for all ages. Easy to get to and very well priced. Try it !!!!

RealSaskTraveller

We toured through this duringa recent visit to Edmonton. I believe the price is only 10 dollars per person which is very reasonable considering how many planes they have in the museum. There is a wide variety from many generations and is definitely worth a look if you enjoy aviation or military history. Very cool

BertramS267

There are many airplanes of the past here, including some famous (at least, famous in Alberta). They were well marked, and it was fun to read about them and look at the airplanes. There were a few interactive things too - our daughter couldn't get the flight simulators to work, but we all enjoyed going into one of the 5 seat passenger planes. There were some fun artifacts dealing with Alberta airplanes as well. We would have liked a few more interactive things here - our 5 and 8 year old children did get bored with the exhibits.

Vixster9

This a agreat way to spend a weekend afternoon with family. There's a variety of aircraft and history in this best kept secret place.

700margaretb

This museum takes us back to World War II with displays and actual photos of the men and women who served our county. Great place for children to see and learn