EAA Aviation Museum

The EAA Aviation Museum is an aviation facility in Oshkosh that holds hundreds of aircraft ranging from early designs to modern planes, along with thousands of related objects and equipment. The exhibitions spread across multiple buildings, each focusing on different aspects of civilian aviation development and experimental aircraft construction.

The museum was founded in 1983 by the Experimental Aircraft Association to preserve aircraft designs and the history of private aviation in America. The institution grew from a movement where enthusiasts built their own planes and created a distinct aviation culture.

The museum reflects how aviation shaped American dreams of freedom and personal adventure, drawing visitors who want to understand the passion behind flying. People come here to see how ordinary individuals pursued the goal of building and piloting their own aircraft.

The museum sits outside the town center and is best reached by car, with parking available right at the entrance. The grounds are well marked, and visitors can explore the different buildings at their own pace or join guided tours to learn more about specific displays.

Behind the museum sits a grass airstrip where actual planes take off and land, especially during summer events and special programs. Visitors sometimes get to watch historic and modern aircraft in action, turning the experience into something beyond just looking at stationary displays.

Location: Oshkosh

Official opening: 1983

Operator: Experimental Aircraft Association

Address: 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://airventuremuseum.org/default.asp

GPS coordinates: 43.98403,-88.57703

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40