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New England Air Museum

4.4 (81 reviews)
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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.

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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!

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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.

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