Empire State Aerosciences Museum

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is an aviation museum located at Schenectady County Airport, housing both military and civilian aircraft displayed across a large open site. The collection spans numerous aircraft types from different eras, with some housed in buildings and others in outdoor exhibit areas.

The museum was established in 1984 at the former General Electric Flight Test Center location, where experimental aircraft were once developed and tested. This move converted a historic aviation testing ground into a public institution dedicated to preservation.

The collection reflects how aviation shaped the region's identity and industrial character. Visitors can observe restored planes as living reminders of this local heritage.

The museum is open several days a week and located on accessible airport grounds that are easy to navigate. Visitors should plan for multiple visits to see everything, as the exhibits are spread across a large property.

The museum houses an F-14A fighter jet and a remarkable collection of prototypes and experimental aircraft, including a rare twin-engine motorcycle-plane hybrid design. These pieces demonstrate the bold and unconventional experiments that once happened at this aviation testing ground.

Location: New York

Inception: 1984

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://esam.org

GPS coordinates: 42.86060,-73.93200

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42