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Our new museum is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building located at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

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The extraordinary history of aviation in Canada is preserved in the aircraft and stories of our collection.

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The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada was established more than 40 years ago by a small group of visionaries committed to preserving Canada’s distinct aviation heritage. The museum remains one of Canada’s largest and most complete aviation heritage collections.

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GLIMPSE OF OUR COLLECTION

The museum possesses one of the most significant bush plane collections globally. It is also home to an extensive collection of aircraft ranging from bush flying, military, passenger, experimental aircraft, and thousands of aviation artefacts.

MUSEUM
CONSTRUCTION

Our Journey to Transformation.

Shovels broke ground May 1, 2020, and just over a year later, the museum is 99% complete!

Along the way, we have tracked the incredible transformation from an empty space to what is becoming a stunning new structure, taking two pictures each week and creating this time-lapse.

Thank you to our construction partners PCL and architects Reich+Petch and A49, for helping our vision become a reality.

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Please note our upcoming holiday hours: December

Please note our upcoming holiday hours:

December 24 | Closed
December 25 | Closed
December 26 | Closed
December 31 | Open 10 am - 2 pm
January 1 | Open 10 am - 5 pm

We will also be closed on Sunday, December 22 for a private event.

Did you know it took 20 years and over 50,000 volu

Did you know it took 20 years and over 50,000 volunteer hours to construct the full-scale Vickers Vedette replica found in our museum?

Learn more about this project and others in our 50th anniversary keepsake book, now available at the Landing Zone Boutique!

The Manitoba aviation community lost a dear friend

The Manitoba aviation community lost a dear friend, innovator, and leader this week.

Peggy May had a distinguished career in the aviation and aerospace industry, most recently as CEO of Southport Aerospace Centre. We were also privileged to have Peggy on our board of directors for several years.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Peggy's family, friends, and her team at Southport Aerospace.

Happy International Volunteer Day! We truly coul

Happy International Volunteer Day!

We truly could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers.

They restore forgotten aircraft, create memorable experiences for our visitors, and help us pull off events like our Preservation Ball.

Their commitment inspires us daily and we are so grateful for their enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion.

#internationalvolunteerday

Santa's coming! 🎅 Join us this Saturday for a

Santa's coming! 🎅

Join us this Saturday for a free pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, and a holiday ornament workshop for kids!

And don't forget to check out our Snoopy and the Red Baron travelling exhibition while you're here—it's only open until January 4!

✨ Save 10% on admission when you bring a donation for our toy and food drive in support of the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg. ✨

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10:00 – 11:00 am | Pancake breakfast*
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Photos with Santa
11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Snoopy-themed holiday ornament activity (while supplies last)

*Breakfast will be available for the first 200 visitors on a first come, first served basis.

Thank you to our Pancake Partner @sprucecatering

THANK YOU! 💗 💗 💗 Your generosity on #Gi

THANK YOU! 💗 💗 💗

Your generosity on #GivingTuesday will allow us to keep educating and inspiring students and visitors as we head into a new year.

Visit the 'Donate' link in our bio to learn more about where your donations go.

Photo courtesy Travel Manitoba

Happy Giving Tuesday! In the 2023-2024 school yea

Happy Giving Tuesday!

In the 2023-2024 school year, 9,300 students participated in our STEM-based educational programming. Of these, we were able to fully subsidize the cost of programming for more than 700 students who would have otherwise been unable to visit. And this was all made possible thanks to our incredible donors!

We’re extremely proud of our mandate that no school is turned away. As Manitoba has the highest child poverty rate in Canada, our access-for-all commitment is key to enriching the lives of all students in our community.

This #GivingTuesday, your donation will help us accommodate all the requests we receive for subsidized programming, ensuring all students have the funding to participate in our education programs.

Give the gift of education and help us inspire the next generation of aviators!

Visit the link in our bio to donate. 🙏

Browse our new holiday gift guide to find unique i

Browse our new holiday gift guide to find unique ideas for everyone on your list!

From aviation-themed toys and games to unique apparel for all ages, we've got you covered.

Plus, from December 1 - 7 during Member Appreciation Days, our valued members will save 20% on all regularly priced items at the Landing Zone Boutique!

Shop in-store seven days a week, 10 am - 5 pm.

Visit the link in our bio to discover great gift ideas! 🎁

#holidaygiftguide #shoplocal #supportlocal

The countdown is on… Our F-86 Sabre is in the f

The countdown is on...

Our F-86 Sabre is in the final stages of assembly!

Over the past few days, our restoration team has been on site attaching the nose wheel, wings, horizontal stabilizer, and leading edge slats.

We can't wait to see it all put back together!

#f86sabre #aircraftrestoration #aviationhistory #aviationmuseum #canadair #fighterjet #avgeek

Did you know today is Good Grief Day? This specia

Did you know today is Good Grief Day?

This special day commemorates the life and work of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the brilliant mind behind the Peanuts comic strip and Charlie Brown's infamous catchphrase.

From now until January 4, you can view some of Schulz's work in the 'Snoopy and the Red Baron' exhibition on display at our museum. We've also got some great Snoopy gift ideas in our boutique!

Learn more about the exhibition at the link in our bio.

©PNTS

#snoopy #snoopyfans #snoopygrams #snoopylove #goodgriefday #schulz

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