New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum is the largest aviation museum in New England and is a private, non-profit educational institution that was organized in 1959. Three larger hangars and an outdoor display contain more than 100 aircraft with permanent exhibits that include the oldest surviving aircraft in the U.S. – the 1870 Silas M. Brooks Balloon Basket, as well as an S-39 Amphibian plane – the first aircraft built in Connecticut by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky. Featured year-round are many historical aircraft and exhibits including a focus on World War II’s Tuskegee Airmen, and a display about Amelia Earhart alongside a Lockheed Model 10 Electra – the same type of plane flown by the female aviator. The Air Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts, engaging visitors through high-quality exhibits helping them to understand aviation technology and history and inspiring students through innovative and hands-on educational programs.
FREE admission is available for veterans and active duty military personnel.
What is NARM?
The North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM), offers free admission to over 1,000 reciprocal museums in the United States. With a NEAM family membership and up, you will become part of this program. Attached is a list of over 100 museums in New England you can visit.
The New England Air Museum is located on 36 Perimeter Road (off Route 75) on the North end of the Bradley International Airport airfield in Windsor Locks, Conn. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day; the museum is closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Directions: Take I-91 North or South to Exit 40 (Route 20). Take second right exit off Route 20 and turn right onto Route 75 North. Continue for 2.8 miles. Take left at Museum sign onto Perimeter Rd for 1.7 miles. The Museum will be on the right.
If you are coming from Bradley International Airport, follow the signs to Route 75 and turn left and head east onto Schoephoester Rd. Turn left onto Route 75 North. Drive 2.2 miles and turn left onto Perimeter Rd. at the Museum sign.
FREE onsite parking and plenty of room for buses.
The New England Air Museum, Space Expo
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTEXPERIENCE OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN AT THE NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM’S ANNUAL SPACE EXPO! Keynote Speaker: Rick Mastracchio, NASA Astronaut (Ret.) SPACE EXPO returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Rick Mastracchio, NASA Astronaut (Ret.). A CT native, Mastracchio worked first with Hamilton Standard in CT before joining NASA in 1990 as…
The New England Air Museum, Lego Free Build Day
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTLet your imagination soar and build your own flying machine with our extensive Lego collection! This activity is included with general admission.
The New England Air Museum, Workshop
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTRemarkable Rivets Learn to rivet with the help of our Restoration Team! Visitors will be able to try different types of rivets used on aircraft (just like Rosie the Riveter!) This hands-on experience is included with admission.
The New England Air Museum, Aircraft Special Viewing
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT58th Bomb Wing Anniversary - B-29 Cockpit Experience April marks the anniversary of the 58th Bomb Wing. Celebrate with a special opportunity to explore inside of our B-29's cockpit! Step inside one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. In honor of the anniversary of the legendary 58th Bomb Wing, we’re opening the…
The New England Air Museum, Easter Bunny
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCome meet the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum, participate in fun hands-on activities, and more! This isn’t your average bunny meet-and-greet — it’s an Easter adventure with an aviation twist! Join us as the Easter Bunny “touches down” at the museum for photos, high-fives, and a hangar full of fun. Kids can…
The New England Air Museum, Workshop
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTRemarkable Rivets Learn to rivet with the help of our Restoration Team! Visitors will be able to try different types of rivets used on aircraft (just like Rosie the Riveter!) Grab the tools and give it a try! Kids and families are invited to roll up their sleeves and learn to rivet just like Rosie…
The New England Air Museum, Science of Superheroes!
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTJoin us for a Mad Science show: the Science of Superheroes! Discover the real science behind some of the most popular superhero powers like flight, invisibility, and walking up walls!
The New England Air Museum, Open Cockpit
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTSpring Open Cockpit Day Climb aboard a selection of our historic aircraft collection and see what it was like to take to the skies in these airplanes and helicopters! Step into the boots of history’s heroes. Climb inside the actual aircraft that soared through the skies — and into battle — with real pilots at…
The New England Air Museum, Adult Aerospace Academy
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTLiving & Flying in Antarctica in 1960 Join us to hear from retired Navy Pilot Bill Hughes! Hughes was assigned to Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica, flying helicopters and airplanes in support of the scientific exploration of the continent. TICKETS
The New England Air Museum, Library Show & Tell
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTJoin our team from the John W. Ramsay Research Library for a show and tell of exciting artifacts that the museum has in its collection! Learn about the museum's library and the research work they do, and the extensive collection of artifacts they maintain! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The New England Air Museum, Women Take Flight
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTMeet local women in the aerospace industry, participate in hands-on STEM activities, climb aboard historic aircraft, fly flight simulators, and more! The New England Air Museum will hold its annual event, Women Take Flight, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10AM – 3PM. The museum’s family friendly celebration of women in aerospace features hands-on activities,…
The New England Air Museum, Black History Month
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCelebrate Black History Month by checking out our award-winning “Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories” exhibition, which is now officially part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Occupying a singular place in U.S. history, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators. Fighting in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group and…
The New England Air Museum, Black History Month
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCelebrate Black History Month by checking out our award-winning “Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories” exhibition, which is now officially part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Occupying a singular place in U.S. history, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators. Fighting in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group and…
The New England Air Museum, Story Time
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTStory Time with Author Saba M. Shahid Join us for a special story time! Hear from author Saba M. Shahid read her latest book: "My Mama is a Pilot." This event is included with general admission.
The New England Air Museum, Tour
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTKids Curator Tour: Tuskegee Exhibit Kids of all ages are invited to join NEAM Curator Mike Thornton for an interactive tour of the exhibit The Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories! This tour is included with museum admission.
The New England Air Museum, Challenge
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTStraw Glider Distance Challenge Build & Fly your own straw glider with the help of our Public Programs Team! Test how far your glider can fly with our distance challenge and see if you can beat the record!
The New England Air Museum, Lego Contest
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTChildren ages 3-14 are invited to design an imaginary flying machine for NEAM’s LEGO Flying Machine Contest Use our collection of LEGOs to create. Prizes will be awarded in four age categories.
The New England Air Museum, Black History Month
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCelebrate Black History Month by checking out our award-winning “Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories” exhibition, which is now officially part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Occupying a singular place in U.S. history, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators. Fighting in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group and…
The New England Air Museum, Black History Month
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCelebrate Black History Month by checking out our award-winning “Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories” exhibition, which is now officially part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Occupying a singular place in U.S. history, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators. Fighting in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group and…
The New England Air Museum, Black History Month
New England Air Museum 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CTCelebrate Black History Month by checking out our award-winning “Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories” exhibition, which is now officially part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Occupying a singular place in U.S. history, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators. Fighting in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group and…
