The New England Air Museum is the largest aviation museum in New England and is a private, non-profit educational institution that was organized in 1959. Three larger hangars and an outdoor display contain more than 100 aircraft with permanent exhibits that include the oldest surviving aircraft in the U.S. – the 1870 Silas M. Brooks Balloon Basket, as well as an S-39 Amphibian plane – the first aircraft built in Connecticut by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky. Featured year-round are many historical aircraft and exhibits including a focus on World War II’s Tuskegee Airmen, and a display about Amelia Earhart alongside a Lockheed Model 10 Electra – the same type of plane flown by the female aviator. The Air Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts, engaging visitors through high-quality exhibits helping them to understand aviation technology and history and inspiring students through innovative and hands-on educational programs.
FREE admission is available for veterans and active duty military personnel.
What is NARM?
The North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM), offers free admission to over 1,000 reciprocal museums in the United States. With a NEAM family membership and up, you will become part of this program. Attached is a list of over 100 museums in New England you can visit.
The New England Air Museum is located on 36 Perimeter Road (off Route 75) on the North end of the Bradley International Airport airfield in Windsor Locks, Conn. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day; the museum is closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Directions: Take I-91 North or South to Exit 40 (Route 20). Take second right exit off Route 20 and turn right onto Route 75 North. Continue for 2.8 miles. Take left at Museum sign onto Perimeter Rd for 1.7 miles. The Museum will be on the right.
If you are coming from Bradley International Airport, follow the signs to Route 75 and turn left and head east onto Schoephoester Rd. Turn left onto Route 75 North. Drive 2.2 miles and turn left onto Perimeter Rd. at the Museum sign.
FREE onsite parking and plenty of room for buses.
Enjoy family-friendly drop-in programs every Wednesday-Sunday from June 25-August 17, 2024. These programs are included with general admission and offer a variety of engaging activities. 50% Off All Kids Admission in July! Beat the heat all month long at the museum with 50% off kids tickets! TICKETS! (July 1st - July 31st) Starting July 1st, […]
Enjoy family-friendly drop-in programs every Wednesday-Sunday from June 25-August 17, 2024. These programs are included with general admission and offer a variety of engaging activities. 50% Off All Kids Admission in July! Beat the heat all month long at the museum with 50% off kids tickets! TICKETS! (July 1st - July 31st) Starting July 1st, […]
Special Lecture: Gary Powers Jr. on the Cold War & U-2 Incident. The New England Air Museum is thrilled to announce a special lecture by Cold War historian Gary Powers Jr. on the Cold War and the U-2 Incident. This event will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10 AM as part of […]
Celebrate Father's Day weekend at the museum with Helicopter & Open Cockpit Day! Experience our helicopter collection, climb aboard historic aircraft, fly in our F-18 simulator, and more! The helicopters on display vary from the large 22,000 pound CH-54 Tarhe, sometimes called the Skycrane, to a small one man helicopter. In addition we will display […]
Join us for Yoga at the Museum on Saturday, June 8th, 8AM - 9AM! This class, taught by yoga instructor Mariah Rasmussen, is designed for all levels. Admission to the museum is included with your ticket. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Mariah Rasmussen is a yoga instructor, dancer, and dance educator who's […]
D-Day, observed annually on June 6, brings overwhelming memories of the brave men and women who fought a strategically planned and well-executed battle that ultimately led to the end of the Second World War. More than 75 years after the end of World War II, these memories remain fresh to the over 300,000 living U.S. […]
The museum will stay open until 7PM on Thursday, May 16th with FREE SIMULATORS from 4PM - 7PM! Sims are first come first serve with purchase of admission.
EXPERIENCE OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN AT THE NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM’S ANNUAL SPACE EXPO! This in-person special event will feature guests from our region’s aerospace groups, activities for children and families, and much more! SPACE EXPO returns on Saturday, April 27, 2024, featuring keynote speaker Mike Mullane, NASA Astronaut (Ret.), Col., USAF (Ret.). Upon […]
Come meet the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum, participate in fun hands-on activities, and more! This event is included with admission. Library passes cannot be used for this event.
Woodturners Day Join us to learn all about woodturning with the Central Connecticut Woodturners Association! Watch how woodturners work, check out their pieces, and take a "turn" yourself! This event is included with admission.
Meet local women in the aerospace industry, participate in hands-on STEM activities, climb aboard historic aircraft, use flight simulators, and more! The New England Air Museum will hold its annual event, Women Take Flight, on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10AM – 3PM. The museum’s family friendly celebration of women in aerospace features hands-on activities, […]
CT & MA February Vacation February 19th - February 23rd Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during school vacation week at the New England Air Museum from 10:30AM - 2:30PM! All activities are included with museum admission and schedules are subject to change.
The New England Air Museum will be open Monday, January 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 9AM – 4PM. Visitors can enjoy family friendly activities such as scavenger hunts and explore the museum’s three exhibit hangars. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.neam.org
Join us on Saturday, December 9th, for Stories with Santa! Santa will be telling holiday stories at the museum at 10AM and 1PM. Come hear Santa's stories, take selfies with Santa, enjoy holiday treats, and more! Stories are at 10AM & 1PM. Please choose your time and tickets below. All tickets must be purchased online. […]
Join us November 11th. Walk our hangars and learn about the history of aircrafts in our collection. Veterans and active military will receive FREE admission to the museum on Saturday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. Please bring ID to receive free admission. *Department of Defense issued ID card, Veteran Health ID card, Veteran […]
