Overview

"Best scientific outing for kids" - Aviation History Magazine "Best science museum for children" - Philadelphia Magazine

A research center with over 10,000 items dedicated to the aviation industry.

A "hands-on museum" where visitors can actually get into an aircraft and operate the controls.

Exhibits and video presentations depicting the development and evolution of rotary wing flight in the U.S. and around the world.

An Education Center with programs that teach and inspire students and non-students of all ages the basic principles and wonders of vertical wing flight. 

About our Programs
Combining demonstrations and hands-on experiments with educational activities in the Museum's gallery of helicopters makes for an exciting and memorable visit. We Also encourage setting aside "free time" so that visitors can explore the aircraft and climb in the cockpits and try their hand at the controls.

Pre-visit materials are available for many of the programs to help prepare the students for their visit and promote a more enjoyable experience.

The Museum's programs support the Pennsylvania Education Standards for Science and Technology, History and Arts and Humanities. 

AeroCamp
Each summer the Helicopter Museum offers Aerocamp for kids ages 8 –14. Campers will learn the fundamentals of flight while designing, building and flying their own gliders from scratch.

Faces in the Machine
A unique and fun scavenger hunt through the museum for all ages!  You can print a copy here to bring with you or pick one up at admissions during your visit.  Can you find and name all the faces?