Activity Overview
The Niagara Aerospace Museum is a family-friendly aerospace attraction in Niagara Falls, New York. It is located in the former terminal of Niagara Falls International Airport and features several fascinating exhibitions related to the aerospace history of the United States. Its collections include all kinds of aviation artifacts, including engines, control panels used by NASA, a research plane, a WWI trainer aircraft, and other historic aircraft. If your family is interested in learning more about the area's importance in aviation history, then this is a great place to stop for an hour or two.
Things to Do
- View the Bell P-39 Aircobra, a plane that was produced in the region and was used in combat in Russia during WWII.
- Look at the Bell Model 47, the first helicopter that was commercially licensed in the United States.
- Explore the exhibits, which document western New York's historic contributions to air and space travel.
- Learn all about spaceflight while viewing an actual control panel that was used by mission control during the Apollo moon missions.
Niagara Aerospace Museum Insider Tips
- Don't miss the entire room dedicated to model airplanes! It might even inspire your family to start a new hobby together.
- Stop by the gift shop to pick up an aviation-themed souvenir on your way home.
- If you have a student in the family, make sure they bring along their ID in order to save money on museum admission.