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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

355 Reviews

#6 of 170 things to do in Winnipeg

Museums, Speciality Museums

958 Ferry Rd | Hangar T-2, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y8, Canada

Review Highlights

“Excellent museum”

Loved the nostalgical walk down the history of aviation of canada specifically Manitoba. The... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

survivor12321

Winnipeg, Canada

via mobile

“If you like planes”

This museum is full of aviation history. They have many types of planes, and we were able to go... read more

Reviewed October 9, 2018

Joanne196054

Winnipeg, Canada

via mobile

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4.5 355 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good31%
Average4%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“bush planes”(21 reviews)

“guided tour”(28 reviews)

“international airport”(8 reviews)

About

Winnipeg's Aviation Museum is temporarily closed for relocation, and scheduled to reopen in 2020. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and display of Canada's unique aviation heritage from the golden age of bush flying.

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958 Ferry Rd | Hangar T-2, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y8, Canada

This attraction is at Winnipeg Airport

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+1 204-786-5503

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survivor12321

Winnipeg, Canada

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Excellent museum

Loved the nostalgical walk down the history of aviation of canada specifically Manitoba. The interactive with the vintage aircraft was wonderful

Date of experience: August 2018

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stephoto

Vancouver, Canada

787

Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile

It’s being relocated

We visited just before they were about to close down for relocation (we heard weds. Oct. 24, 2018) until an undecided date when their new site would be ready (but they’re still fundraising for construction costs). The ticket person hadn’t let us know so we...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Joanne196054

Winnipeg, Canada

Reviewed October 9, 2018 via mobile

If you like planes

This museum is full of aviation history. They have many types of planes, and we were able to go right inside some of the older planes. The staff is very helpful and will offer as much information and history you want to hear about. Also...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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catherinecompeau85

Winnipeg, Canada

Reviewed October 8, 2018 via mobile

Aviation Museum

I have been here on a few occasions with different groups. One visit was first my grandsons birthday party. He loves planes, so ...what a wonderfully thought out birthday!.. The children all were excited and they were encouraged to ask questions and look around..guided by...More

Date of experience: November 2017

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avgjoey

Barrie

30060

Reviewed October 7, 2018

A Great Surprise

Being from Winnipeg and coming back to visit we didn't realize how good this museum was. The guides their really complete the visit as they are informative and witty. The old Air Canada plane was need to visit and go onto. A lot of different...More

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank avgjoey

870myrnad

Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile

Informative and enjoyable

We were given a tour of an older commercial plane by a well-informed retired pilot. Fascinating histories and artifacts. Well worth the admission. Ample parking.

Date of experience: August 2018

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basketcasejax

Dunedin, New Zealand

13945

Reviewed September 29, 2018 via mobile

Moving to a new location soon

My husband is an aviation geek and a pilot. He thought that the first part of the museum hanger was extremely interesting. But the rest of it seemed cluttered and didn’t flow. We understand that some of the exhibits were packed down for moving. $10...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank basketcasejax

kasperemilj

8019

Reviewed September 28, 2018 via mobile

worth a visit

The museum had a great exhibition regarding Canadian women in aviation. Some (female) visitors might think the exhibition is a bit too honest, but at least the museum have the guts to address the subject. The museum isn’t too big, and only includes one hangar....More

Date of experience: September 2018

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997jerrye

British Columbia, Canada

8915

Reviewed September 26, 2018

Amazing

I was in Winnipeg for a wedding. One of my nieces husband is a pilot as am I. We went to the museum and am so glad we did. Very well presented and organized. Lots to see and read; the static displays and the restoration...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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holidaymakery2k

Lincolnshire

2737

Reviewed September 21, 2018 via mobile

Immaculate and so well presented

I visited the museum on a Sunday and I was lucky enough to be around for an escorted tour by Gerry. He is so knowledgeable and I’m sure I will remember many elements of the museum and the exhibits because Gerry put the information over...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank holidaymakery2k

Thank you for the kind remarks. We are very proud of our bush plane collection and our volunteer tour guides. Glad you could visit.

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