American Helicopter Museum - West Chester Museum

  • Address: 1220 American Boulevard,West Chester, PA 19380-4268
  • Phone: 610-436-9600,
  • Email:
  • Website:www.helicoptermuseum.org
Average Rating
4.5
 3+ reviews
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4.5
 3+ reviews
American Helicopter Museum
1220 American Boulevard
West Chester, PA 19380-4268

American Helicopter Museum Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Since our opening over 140,000 people have visited the Museum. -- The Museum's growing exhibitions and collections include over 35 helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes .. eight of which are fully accessible for hands-on experiences. -- The story of the American helicopter began in 1928 when ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Families can touch down at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center to see over 35 helicopters, autogiros, and convertiplanes on display, including the only tilt-rotor Osprey V-22 on public exhibition. Excellent exhibits on the history of helicopters and the science of flight appeal to... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Looking for a fun-filled family experience - Touch down at the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center - We are the only place where kids from ages two to ninety-two can see, learn about & ride inside helicopters of all kinds - Tours, videos & interactive ... more on entertainment.com

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5.0
What a unique place to visit!

(February 06, 2006 00:00)

We went as a family and took my in-laws. My
father in law is a veteran and loved looking
at the older helicopters, my kids loved the
hands on smaller copters, I liked the gift
shop too. The staff were all very nice and
gave us a tou... By A Yahoo! User from Southampton, Penna., a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
What a cool place to visit!

(February 06, 2004 00:00)

We visited The American Helicopter Museum in
October of 2005 during Rotorfest and the air
shows, helicopters on display, the pilots were
all friendly and eager to sign our childrens'
posters and let them climb into their heli-
copte... By A Yahoo! User from Warminster, Penna, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
Amazing museum w/ tons of info & great exhibits.

This museum is filled with information on rotary-winged flight and exhibits of full scale helicopters. There is a UH-1 Huey and they also even have (or at least 'had') a Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft parked out on the tarmac!!! You can even go into and sit ... By James from Philly, PA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Take Rt. 76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) to King of Prussia (about 20 minutes). Exit and follow signs to Route 202 South (towards West Chester). Proceed south on Route 202 for about 15-20 minutes, and exit at Boot Road. Turn left - go to the 3rd traffic l

Hours

Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12n-5pm; Mon-Tue (prescheduled groups only)

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults $6; Seniors $5; Students (with ID) & Children (2-12) $4, (under 2) free with paying adult

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