Port Townsend Aero Museum, Aviation museum at Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend, Washington.
The Port Townsend Aero Museum displays a collection of historical aircraft in a modern building located at the local airport. The exhibits range from small general aviation planes to helicopters and show how aircraft design and technology developed over time.
The museum was founded in 2001 by Jerry and Peggy Thoutte as a small collection of flyable aircraft. A move to a new building in 2008 allowed the collection to grow significantly and improved how the aircraft could be displayed.
The museum serves as a gathering place for people interested in aviation and local history who want to understand how flying shaped the region. Visitors can experience firsthand why these machines matter to the community and see the passion that drives their preservation.
The museum is located on the airport grounds and operates on specific weekdays with seasonal hour variations. It helps to check opening times in advance and allow enough time to walk through all the aircraft displays at a relaxed pace.
An interesting aspect is that the museum acquired eight aircraft from another aviation museum in 2018, including rare models from the early days of flying. This addition substantially grew the collection and brought historically significant machines to Port Townsend.
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