1. New England Air Museum

0

Windsor Locks, CT

Cancel

Open app

Search

New England Air Museum

4.4 (81 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

Services - New England Air Museum

On-site management services

Post-event cleaning services

Wedding planning

New England Air Museum Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - New England Air Museum

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Main lobby
Paul K.

For a person who likes aviation, this place is one of a kind! There are 3 hangers and they have all kinds of aircraft for military to commercial to helicopters. My 11 year old grandson loved this.

F4U
Pete R.

Excellent Museum! All sorts of airplanes & history. We spent a lot of time talking to our docent named Rock, who was great, very informative and let us sit in several of the airplanes. All the planes are magnificently restored and there are great displays with information on Tuskegee Airman, Women in Aviation and all sorts of history.

You are about to enter one of the best regional air museums with interactive, engaging exhibits and lots of fun for the whole family.
Lauren L.

This is hands down one of the best Air Museums I've visited. Trust me, I have a thing for aircrafts and I have 2 in my backyard Air museums of the National kind. The availability to sit in actual fighter jets, put on a helmet and then explore the helicopters, see an awesome exhibit on women flyers and African American pioneer pilots was overwhelming. This brought out the inner child in me when I dreamed of flying, but made different life choices. Thank you for recapturing that childlike awe.

Paula E.

I brought my dad here for Father's Day this past June. He worked for Pratt and Whitney for over 30 years and hadn't been to this museum in a long time. Some of the planes and helicopters had Pratt and Whitney engines. The museum is made up of three large sections, all filled with planes, helicopters, and memorabilia. For this visit, the second section was women in aviation, and there was a special exhibit on the Tuskegee airmen. I learned a lot here. There is also a gift shop when you walk in, and there was ample parking. It is a very nice way to spend an afternoon here in the state

Urine separator from Skylab space station - not too miss!
Chris W.

If you are in the area and you like planes then you have to stop and visit NEAM! They have a great set of birds that are wl laid out. They have a fighter jet cockpit that you can sit in, an old computer flight sim that you can fly for FREE and and a nice flight sim that you can pay to fly. They information signs Tue the planes to the local area whenever possible. The history of the space suits is a not-to-miss exhibit which also includes a toilet from the International Space Station. Plus don't forget to check out the Skylab (old space station) urine separator. Hamilton (now called Rockwell) is located just a couple miles away and make these for the space program! Be sure to talk with docents around the museum. They are mostly retirees that used to work with at least one of the birds in the museum. They haveots if interesting things to share and are eager to share.

Nico Samneil S.

Pretty well maintained and good information of some of the history for aviation either for war or civil affairs! They also have a simulator that is FAA approved, they call it the redbird, a cessna plane. They also have a fighter jet simulator, which the kids loved. Parking space is ample. Gift shop and small cafeteria inside. You're entrance fee is pretty easy to enjoy it's worth. See photos and videos below for reference.

Scott G.

If you're looking for a journey that will take you 30,000 feet in the air and beyond, make sure to check out the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks! It happened to rain on my day off and I was looking up some of the best museums in CT, when I found the website for NEAM. I'm not into planes or anything, but just figured it was something to do... As soon as I walked into the first hangar, I was so impressed by all of the planes and helicopters on display! The old military aircraft were super cool to look at, and I had no clue so many of them were built right here in CT! There are three hangars with over 80 aircraft, engines, artifacts, etc. total. There's also an outdoor area with several additional airplanes to look at. My favorite part was the NASA space suits they have on display. It was so awesome seeing these up close and learning about how they function. I especially liked space toilet! There are guides stationed around the building to answer questions, explain the history of the aircrafts, etc. Overall a really awesome experience that all ages will enjoy!

Alicia N.

So great to be back in this museum. My dad took My brother and I when we were little. Now I went back with my dad and it was nice to refresh my memory a bit and appreciate what I had learned back then . This museum is huge. There are quite a few sections to this museum all in which are full Of history and were used during war. At the entrance, there is a cute gift shop with aviation books, toys, tees, cups.. you name it. They will give you a map at the counter when you check in. Also, on the yard outside they have more planes for you to go and see. There is always someone with a red shirt on the floor that can assist you with questions. Beautiful space.

B29 Bomber
Barbara G.

Impressive collection of planes, helicopters, and engines! We spent at least 3 hours or more looking at everything in the collection. Docent Craig was a wonderful source of knowledge further enhancing our visit with stories and history of many of the planes on exhibit. Our sincere appreciation for his time and expertise. If you haven't been to this museum, I highly recommend it!

10.24.21 Family Museum day!!!
Crystal O.

My brother is Air Force- this museum is right around the corner from his house and my nieces love the museum + my other half loves all things military and history. Combine all of that and we had our day plans for Sunday. John read every single word about everything and anything inside the museum. The girls did the scavenger hunt throughout the museum and played in the kid zone and we even tried balancing in the see-saw airplanes in the outdoor square. We accomplished balance for all of 8 seconds. Impressive for me. There were a bunch of planes on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola (Go NAVY)- which I have been to multiple times. I enjoyed the different exhibits throughout and memorials. They have military & commercial airplanes, exhibits about the innovation of aircrafts and more. B-29 Super Fortress was John's hot to trot reason for going and it was impressive. I have plenty of pictures to upload too!

A-10 being painted for the New England Air Museum
Bruce K.

Visiting in 2021 with COVID protocols still in place, all visitors and staff are required to wear masks at all times while indoors. There are some interactive exhibits available (I flew a Microsoft Flight Simulator around Washington DC) and hand sanitizer stations all around. I've been to several aviation museums including the Strategic Air Command near Omaha https://www.yelp.com/biz/strategic-air-command-and-aerospace-museum-ashland?hrid=2iCnj7y-murKr2AeHKV1-g and the Museum of the US Air Force near Dayton https://www.yelp.com/biz/national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-dayton-2?hrid=15j0yAW5vwCffw4jjHZXuw and the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona https://www.yelp.com/biz/pima-air-and-space-museum-tucson?hrid=bcjMQyJuUp7jmhfsdtU3dw and this ranks right up there. My collection of Transportation museums is here: https://www.yelp.com/collection/0cY-NQxr4PY3Wntj3uA-xw. NEAM has plenty of space and lots of exhibits, some of which are open to be climbed in to and some of which are not. All are completely visible from all angles and it's an experience! Helicopters, fixed wing and more. Commercial transportation, military aircraft, dirigibles. I found the Sikorsky exhibit to be quite interesting as I've driven past the factory a few times and learned more about them. The naval aviation displays were excellent. And of course, the outdoor exhibits are very cool with some models and aircraft I've never seen before. I spent over three hours here and that was pretty quick. It would be easy to do much more than that assuming you can stand up for that long! Kids will love it. Adults will love it. This is a fun time! [Review 15193 overall, 695 of 2021, number 43 in Connecticut.]

Candia B.

It was the most magical and memorable experience. We had the pleasure of hosting our wedding here on 10/1/2022 for 220 of our closest family and friends. Everyone is still raving about how beautiful the wedding was how unique the venue was and how memorable the experience was. Michelle and the rest of the staff at the museum truly outdid themselves!!! She was so patient with us and was so accommodating and professional. She was so resourceful and amazing with coordinating everything with all our vendors. Her expertise and many years of experience were truly immeasurable. I don't even know what I would've done without her. I feel so blessed that she was there to help make our wedding. Truly amazing. I cannot think her enough for giving me the wedding of our dreams!!! Candia and Travon Nickson

Amazing ceiling display of assorted aircraft
Dan R.

We visited on Christmas Eve and because the museum was essentially deserted, we had the luxury of a personal tour guide for our stay. With Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Igor Sikorsky, and Charles Kaman all having Connecticut ties, the history of American aerospace most certainly runs through our state. If your heart beats a little faster when you're around planes or helicopters, this museum will really make your day. If you're a student of military history- the names of these air creatures will resonate with you- from the WW I bi-planes to the immense B-29 of WW II to the Huey choppers of the Vietnam War. The museum houses an embarrassment of riches. It has over 70 aircraft spread over three huge buildings. It has dozens of displays on engines and weapons. It has flight simulators, it has hundreds of display cases and exhibits on the history of flight, many on it's military aspects. One of the displays centers on Igor Sikorsky who settled in Connecticut after he left Russia and is known today as the "Father of the Helicopter". If you have a student aged child, here is his or her next report!! I loved seeing the gigantic B-29 after I read about it in Laura Hillenbrand's great book "Unbroken". By the way, if you haven't read that yet, leave this review right now and go buy it on Amazon. I'll refund your money if you don't like it. The B-29 was one of the largest aircraft of World War II. Rightfully named the "Flying Superfortress", it was 99 feet long, had a tip-to-tip wing span of 141 feet, and stood nearly 28 feet tall ! It 's engines were designed by Pratt and Whitney and the plane was very advanced, with a pressurized cabin (so it could fly very high and minimize the likelihood of being shot down) and computer operated remote-controlled machine guns. Our tour guide was a Vietnam era veteran who worked on the Huey choppers. I could see the pride in his eyes when he spoke about that. Please, go see this treasure of a museum.

See all

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of L F.
0
444
1641

30 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Paul K.
0
14
28

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lauren L.
302
100
306

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Crystal O.
879
2865
67569

5 years ago

Helpful 14
Thanks 0
Love this 15
Oh no 0
Photo of Bruce K.
2442
26513
79243

5 years ago

Helpful 22
Thanks 0
Love this 16
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Luke G.
2
25
10

1 year ago

Excellent customer service, great displays and flight simulators were a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend this museum

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dan E.
102
1038
331

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 14
Thanks 0
Love this 12
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Took our 2.5 year old son here and had a blast. A lot of open space for him to run around and explore

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Gina A.

Gina A.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Jen D.
4
63
26

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of AnnMarie H.
37
159
273

12 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ant M. A.
2
182
82

13 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Really cool collection of planes with top notch volunteer docents. Had an amazing visit!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Bill S.
559
1068
1412

16 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 3

Ask the Community - New England Air Museum

Review Highlights - New England Air Museum

“The Museum is comprised of three very large interconnected buildings crammed full of aircraft and displays.”

Mentioned in 23 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Museums 331 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Milestone Entertainment of New England

Milestone Entertainment of New England

(2 reviews)

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest congratulations…read moreon deciding to enter into the lifetime commitment of marriage! At this point in time, you have been searching the internet far and wide I am sure to find the right services for your wedding entertainment, and keeping in line on a strict budget. I wish to tell you of my personal experience with Gabriel Fierro and his services at Milestone Entertainment of New England. Upon meeting with him, I knew firsthand that he was not some fly-by-night or on-the-side DJ but one who puts his sincerest passion and hard work into ensuring that everyone has the kind of entertainment experience that they have always dreamed of while working closely with us within our strict budget. Everything was thoroughly planned out from beginning to end, as we also employed his services as wedding officiant. The wedding packet shown to us was very detailed and gave us a plethora of options to choose from in addition to adding in our own ideas. We wanted a very unique wedding, and indeed, Mr.Fierro and his staff were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout this process. His prices were very reasonable and the quality of entertainment far surpassed my expectations! I have been to several weddings throughout my lifetime, and the most recent ones where I was a guest in attendance the bride and groom decided to hire someone who only did entertainment on the side, worked off of an iPod, and had no personality whatsoever. This was not the case when I worked with Mr.Fierro and company. He let us choose which music we preferred to have played and which music we did not want to have played, in addition to a perfectly run timeline of events that went off without a hitch that complemented our photographer extremely well. His and his emcee's personalities really reflected that of the kind of wedding we wished to have, because they took the time to get to know us one-on-one through several in-person meetings. They were punctual, formally-dressed, well synchronized to our venue, and all-around fantastic people to work with. My wedding guests told us that the entertainment we chose made our weddings one of the best they had ever attended, and I cannot help but believe this is because of how much Milestone went to understanding our needs! Before you settle on someone who you know that "does DJing on the side" and/or "is a friend of the family willing to do it for dirt cheap", please seriously consider having a free, no-obligation in-person consultation with the folks at Milestone. My husband and I were married a year ago and we still have people raving about how fantastic the whole event was!

If you are looking for professionalism at it's best, Gabe is your guy. I have hired Milestone 5…read moretimes now and every experience has been beyond exceptional. You will not be disappointed!

Tallulah's Catering

Tallulah's Catering

(19 reviews)

I have to say, I picked Tallulah because they came highly recommended from a friend. However, I…read morewas somewhat disappointed. I wanted the bridal shower to be special with food beyond what I could do. I just don´t feel we got our monies worth. Finger food menu was missing a few items with the agreed upon menu yet we still paid the invoice price per person. Some food was not warm.

Tallulah's was the caterer for my partner's 50th birthday celebration on 12/15/12. This was the…read morefirst time I had ever booked a caterer, so I really had no clue what I was doing, but from the very start Leah was helpful, offered advice and was so easy to work with. I was able to go to their office to pick up samples of the menu she had prepared and I was sold! Even bringing it home and heating it up myself 3 hours later, it was delicious! The night of the party, Leah, TJ and Tim arrived on time and were so prepared, pleasant, fun and professional. They made the party so special for me, my partner and all of our guests. Every time I tried to do something myself, one of them would say "I'll do it, you enjoy your party." Wow. The price was very reasonable and the food was so delicious. Everyone raved about it! And the birthday cake was out of this world! Tallulah's makes everything simple and fun for their clients. I would recommend them to anyone planning a party or event. I would definitely use them for other big parties...and I may have to...now my partner tells me she's spoiled! Thanks, Carrie, John, Leah, TJ and Tim!

Swanson Meetings & Event Planning

Swanson Meetings & Event Planning

(1 review)

I contacted Swanson Meetings & Event Planning and was very happy with my initial contact. Ms…read more Swanson helped me with the planning of my husbands surprise 60th birthday party at the Hilton Gardens. She coordinated everything from the venue which included guest rooms for our out of town friends and family. The food, which was delicious, down to the music and party favors. The things I didn't think of, she did. The decorations were done very tastefully and the party favors were a hit. People are still talking about the party to this day. It was wonderful!!! I was able to relax and enjoy myself along with my husband and guests.Since then I have referred others and they have been more than satisfied with their events as well.

From the owner: I am an Event Planner (This is not a Facility), I specialize in Coordinating Corporate and…read moreAssociation or Civic and Private Events as well as Wedding Planning. We will find the right location/venue that will be perfect for your event. We are a full service meetings and events company. Contact us to make your special event a memorable experience. We do all types of meetings and special events. We also coordinate galas, seminars, Board of Director Meetings, Retreats and Conferences from 10 to 1000. We bring everything together so you can relax and enjoy your own event. We also work with, Non-Profit, Civic, Religious and those special Private Events, Anniversaries, Birthday Celebrations, Retirements and Wedding Coordination. We will take your vision and make it a memorable event, adding all the special touches, starting with finding the right venue/facility, we can design your programs, work with vendors for your decorations, centerpieces etc. and handle your registrations/invites for your business meeting or personal event. We also can negotiate to get you the best overnight accommodations, travel arrangements and more, while providing exceptional customer service. You are the expert in your field and we are the experts in the event planning business, call us to coordinator your next event so you can relax and enjoy your event. Your Meetings and Events will be Handled with the Grace of a Swan.

MARX entertainment - Hartford Society Room

MARX entertainment

(14 reviews)

When searching for a DJ for our wedding, I'll admit, we had some challenging requirements. Chief…read moreamongst which, is that our DJ was fluent in Polish and be familiar with certain cultural wedding traditions, as the bride's family is largely native Polish speakers. DJ Tommy Sands was our guy. When we first met with DJ Tommy, it was clear he was much different from the other DJs we'd met in the past. He had a great sense of timing events surrounding the wedding, and how to make things run smoothly. I'll never forget when he gave us a tip saying that no matter how much he encouraged people to dance, we as the wedding couple needed to lead by example. Boy was he right!! Whenever we danced, the floors filled, and it was hilarious to observe the effect. Throughout the night, DJ Tommy would show to be our guiding light. When times were a bit off from the schedule, he made thoughtful and insightful suggestions on how to shift things around and keep things running smoothly. His calm and positive attitude helped *us* remain calm and positive. He even managed to help us avoid the bride's mother who was being particularly difficult at times!

Let me start by saying that Marx Entertainment provided both DJ services and Photo Booth services…read morefor our wedding. We were very unhappy with the DJ but happy with the Photo Booth set up and staff. My husband and I had DJ Craig for our wedding in September 2023. We had two meetings with him beforehand were we discussed how we would like the night to run. In addition to a list of "must-play" songs (something we were encouraged to complete), we discussed how we would like our table-dash, anniversary dance, alumni photo, and private dance to operate. We also noted on multiple occasions during both calls that we DID NOT want a lot of remixes. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with how DJ Craig managed all of these aspects except for the table dash and private dance. Here is where our issues lie: - Out of our 30 or so must play songs maybe half were played. - As laid out on the Marx Entertainment website we chose a "last song" for the dance floor. DJ Craig played the song we designated as our last song as a way to open the dance floor. - The first 30 minutes were exclusively remixes and bad ones at that. It got to the point where we said something to DJ Craig, and while the music did get better, he still continued to play remixes. Honestly, a Spotify playlist would have been better. - The anniversary dance was something DJ Craig suggested and we loved the idea. However, instead of doing what he had described to us where he starts calling people off the dance floor after some dancing and starting with short time increments, DJ Craig called for anyone married for less than 5 years to leave the dance floor after approximately 20 seconds. People hadn't even REACHED the dance floor to start dancing at that point, including the parents of the groom. Not to mention we are a young couple and that kicked more than half of the people off the dance floor in one sweep. - College alumni photo was announced at a very weird time and very rushed. Just felt awkward - We were immediately asked once the lights turned on to provide a positive video review for DJ Craig. This was extremely uncomfortable and we gave dishonest feedback during it. We would NOT recommend him. Like I said previously, the Photo Booth staff was excellent and we loved the book they made us. We also had no issues with booking or prior communication with Marx. While the set up and logistical execution of the event went well we didn't feel our opinions were considered at all in song selection and that the fun mini-events we had throughout the night went poorly

Connecticut Trolley Museum - Winterfest!

Connecticut Trolley Museum

(40 reviews)

We had the most amazing visit to the CT Trolley Museum. We came with a group, including children,…read moreand easily spent two and a half hours here. We could definitely have stayed longer, but alas, they were closing. The museum offers trolley rides with paid admission. You will be given trolley tickets, and the motorman will 'punch' the ticket for each ride. Trolleys leave on the hour and they have two different trolleys they alternate using. One has sides and windows (like a bus), the other is open on the sides (more like a San Fran. street car). Each ride lasts about thirty minutes, there and back again and we rode both trolleys so an hour of our visit was on the trolleys. A scavenger hunt is available for the kids and they loved it! Clip boards with the list of questions and pencils are located in the museum for the child to use during their hunt. Areas where you will find the answer to a questions have a big star on them and the question number. The kids were so excited to bring their answer sheets to the employee in the gift shop. She pulled out her answer key and 'graded' each paper making sure everyone had all the answers correct! Once a paper was graded, the child got to choose a trolley coin and were told those coins are rare! Only scavenger hunt participants get a coin, you can't buy them, so guard it well! Also for children is a Lego area, a dress up area, a kid sized wooden trolley they can play in, hand-held wooden trollies to play with, arts and crafts and other kid activities. There is even a reading nook off to one side in a sunny corner. The static display trolleys are very interesting. I especially enjoyed the snow sweeper trolley and the three wheeled, one person, conveyance. It's really too bad trolleys went 'out of fashion'. They covered so much ground and were a convenient way to get where you were going before the advent of the automobile. Your museum trolley ride includes information about historic local service that was quite interesting too. If you have time, there is a fire truck and apparatus museum in another building behind the trolley museum. A tour guide there will answer any questions and they have a lot of fire truck knowledge. Very interesting! We did leave a donation in the boxes in both buildings and we made some purchases in the gift shop to help support the mission. Most of the staff are volunteers, so if they do a good job and improve the quality of your visit, feel free to tip them. Not needed, but I'm sure it's appreciated. The kids want to return for their autumn pumpkin patch event. I want to return for their Christmas light event! Bring a warm blanket and cozy up with the kids! Sound like good winter fun to me. Parking on site with handicap spots near the entrance. Paved pathway to the building. You will have to hop up onto the trolley to ride. Restrooms were clean. Water fountain and bottle filling station are inside along with two vending machines for snacks. This is an excellent stop for all ages.

We celebrated my son's 2nd birthday here, and they we so accommodating! The room was already set up…read morewith tables and tablecloths. We were able to bring in our own food and dessert. The staff was very friendly and very easy to deal with. We were a little worried about going over the limit for guests, but everyone was able to get a Trolley ride! They even let all the children pull the whistle, which they absolutely loved! The price was very reasonable, and they even opened up the museum part so the children could play and take a bunch of great photos! This children all received party favors of one free future Trolley ride. My advice is to get a membership for an even more amazing deal! Our party guests exclaimed that this was the most fun they've ever had at a birthday party! Great job!

New England Air Museum - museums - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...