Pearson Air Museum

Pearson Air Museum is an aviation museum at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington, housed within a historic hangar building. It displays five early 20th-century aircraft alongside interpretive panels and objects from National Park Service collections.

The site began during World War I as a critical lumber production facility at Vancouver Barracks for aircraft construction. The operation produced lumber daily to supply aircraft manufacturing during the war.

The museum honors early aviation pioneers, including Leah Hing, the first Chinese American woman pilot who flew from this field in 1931. Her story reflects how the place attracted people breaking barriers in flight.

The museum is located at 1115 E 5th Street and opens Tuesday through Saturday for visitors. Entry is free, making it accessible for drop-in visits any of these days.

The museum houses a full-scale replica of a World War I French Voisin III bomber. This aircraft sits within the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, making the museum part of a larger historic complex.

Location: Vancouver

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +13608166232

Website: https://nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/pearsonairmuseum.htm

GPS coordinates: 45.62393,-122.65628

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05