Flying Fun for the Whole Family

Plane enthusiasts will love the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is the site of the world's largest aviation event, the EAA AirVenture and features one of the most detailed, fascinating education opportunities for air fans. The museum is open year round and offers visitors a chance to view displays and galleries featuring information about the history and development of flying. There are more than 250 airplanes on display at the museum. Guests can also enjoy a flying movie in one of the museum's five theatres. Riding is an option, too, and happens in a vintage airplane at the Pionee Airport. This is a great chance to experience the early days of flying. The museum also features a kid friendly area in the KidVenture Gallery. Kids might love the entire museum, but this space features hands on activities that will engage their interest and allow them to interact with the field of aeronautics.

In addition to the sample ride guests can take in a vintage plane, the museum maintains a variety of plans and "airworthy'' vessels including a powered parachute to a B-17 Flying Fortress. Many of the planes are used in the EAA Young Eagles program, allowing participants access to some of the finest flying machines in existence.

The museum's gift shop is a great place to pick up a souvenir from your trip to the museum. They sell videos, kites, toys, jewelry, books, and other aviation related items. If you are looking to spark your child's interest prior to the trip, try shopping online for an item or toy that will get them thinking about air travel and the history of planes before you head to the museum.

Group tours of the museum are available. You will have the chance to view more than 100 planes and interactive displays, all with the help of the wonderful hospitality at the museum. Events can be planned as well, and there is space for meetings, weddings, banquets, and other group functions. Catering assistance is available.

The museum's educational program is a great tool for children and educators alike. They are suitable for a variety of age groups and are taught by professional educators, interested in sharing the history of aviation with students. Incorporating the exhibits at the museum, the program helps children gain an appreciation for the development of air travel.

If you find your stomach growling during your trip to the museum, there are vending machines featuring drinks and snacks in the museum's refreshment area. Nearby are a variety of restaurants that will help you feed your cravings after your trip to the museum. They are less than a five minute drive from the site of the museum.

If you are in town for a few days, or you find yourself exhausted following your tour of the museum, Oshkosh features a variety of lodging options close by. If you will be visiting the museum during the AirVenture, it is best to book your accommodations well in advance of the show because area hotels fill up quickly.

Whether you pass your time constructing model airplanes, or you simply have a curiosity about the beginnings of air travel, the EAA Air Adventure Museum is the place to visit.