Most Popular PlacesRandom PlaceListsItinerariesAdd a PlaceDownload the App Airpower Museum Metro Argüelles Mosaic Wahpper: The World’s Largest Catfish Hood River Pumping Station and Pipeline Trail Is Alton, Illinois America’s Most Haunted Small Town? 3 days ago 14 Real Places That Haunt the Pages of Literature 5 days ago Come see unique aviation history from years ago all in one place The Airpower museum is nestled between crop fields in the middle of Iowa. It is located adjacent to the Antique Airfield property so general aviation pilots can land their planes right next to the museum for a visit if arriving via air is more your speed. The museum has a unique collection of aviation history throughout the years.
Items have been curated and donated by aircraft enthusiast and there is so much history to see. Everything from unique engines, rare aircraft, and a plethora of photos and mementos from days past. Due to aviation's very important part in military history there is also plenty of military memorabilia to see and learn from as well.
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The Museum is open for visitors during the following times and the hours can also be found on the website. **Monday – Friday**9:00 – 5:00**Saturday**10:00 – 5:00**Sunday (April through October)**1:00 – 5:00 There is one week a year (Labor Day Weekend) where the property closes for a privet member's only event so visitors will not be allowed to enter. The oldest continually operating military airfield in the world Three hangars filled with meticulously restored aircraft and armored vehicles. An extraordinary collection of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the original site of the Boeing Company.
Inside an airport, visitors can explore this museum where history takes flight. Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the stars. This interactive museum preserves the big aviation history of this small Missouri town The museum describes the story of how an Australian airline with a single biplane became one of the biggest in the world. ## Become an Atlas Obscura Member * * * Join our community of curious explorers.
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