If you love airplanes, you will love this museum! I was here for the Oshkosh air show and liked the experience much more than the air and water show in Chicago. You can get up close to the airplanes and even enter some of them. Very friendly crowd of airplane enthusiasts! Highly recommended! :) read more

EAA Aviation Museum - Museums Near Me - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

My time here was time well spent. Although the Pioneer Hanger was closed for the season, I enjoyed the exhibits in the main museum. And I recommend highly the section with flight simulators and other hands on learning exhibits for the young ones. I found many of the WWII exhibits very informative and interesting. read more

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Nice place to visit and see a wide variety of planes. I remember as a kid going to it when it was in the Milwaukee area. A must stop when the EAA annual event is going on for sure. read more

I stopped by on that Saturday night after being up in Door Co the entire day, boy am I glad I stopped on by and parked with a few hundred others at the outlet shops to see the planes and the amazing air show. I suggest every resident of Wisconsin make the trip up to Oshkosh during that week and watch the show, you won't regret it. That first day the 28th Kenny Loggins was playing, would have been cool to hear him and see the air show. read more

If you love planes and history this is a must see. Very cool exhibits on experimental planes as well as historical planes. The staff is very knowledgeable as well and happy to answer questions. read more

OMG, you best plan 5 hours to get thru all the buildings at this museum. Seriously, I took a picture of my watch when we started (10:30 a.m.) & when we finally entered the gift shop (3:40 p.m.). There are 5 bldgs on the other side of the runway (via golf cart tram) then downstairs & upstairs of the main entry bldg. I'm not a big airplane fan, but my greatest interest was the WWII stuff as my dad was in that war. My biggest complaint & dissapointment was there wasn't a single post card to buy of ANY picture! And, I've not found one of the place ANYWHERE in the Oshkosh area! They REALLY missed their mark on this one. I had nothing to send to my pen pal. They also don't sell the brass laser cut-out ornaments either. Since this bummed me out so much, I didn't buy a single item from their shop. But hey, they DID have a penny smasher machine! read more

Amazing ..... no matter what your age if you like air planes this is a great place to visit... soooo much to see and do.... lots of great educational stuff for the kids.... as well as the adults read more

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I waited a while to write this review, hoping I would feel better about our experience at the museum, but it has only gotten worse. While this museum is beautiful, clean, and large it has nothing for children. Perhaps this is just a personal objection, but I feel a valid one. I called ahead to make sure the museum was open and drove up from Madison Wi with my children. We were full all of excitement, only to be greatly disappointed that there were no hands on exhibits. NONE! Maybe the disappointment was mostly mine, after my children stared at relics from gone by eras like art walls of an Applebees. It was obvious to all that this center is about the past, with no interest in the future. In contrast during the 70's, I was a poor child from a back water town who had the opportunity to go to the Smithsonian to touch and feel the experience of the space exhibit. It touch my life, and from it I work hard to afford flight lessons. After all the astronauts at the time were all test pilots. P read more

We waited in line over an hour and a half trying to get off expressway and park ! Finally gave up and left. No police presence or traffic control anywhere ! Waste of time !!!!! Amendment: park in jcpenney Rogan shoe store lot and watch the air show for free. read more

Went to Oshkosh for the second time in the last ten years. Night airshow was awesome! Also flew in a Ford Trimotor. Definitely worth the money to do this, as it is one of the original airliners in the world. Only downside was access in and out. Many of the roads were converted to one-way, and it was difficult for someone to get in to pick people up. read more

I'm giving this place one star because of a volunteer docent who shouldn't be interacting with the public. His name is Keith and he is simply the worst docent I've ever interacted with. I've travelled the world going to museums and galleries and gardens and exhibits. Asia, Europe, the U.K., Australia, Oceania, Canada and Mexico, and about 40 states here in the US: I've never had an experience as distasteful as I had with Keith. I'm sure this is a nice enough museum, but if you go make sure Keith is not your docent! read more

Decided to go check out the museum to get out of the house. This is a great tour of how the EAA started and notable aircraft firsts. The WW2 artwork was a great treat yo learn about who was doing it and the inspiration. Highly recommend checking out the exhibit. read more

Simply one of the best aviation museums in the country, a must see for anyone, plus kids will love the Kidventure gallery, make sure you don't miss pioneer airport. read more

Had a blast at the airshow. The fireworks display at the end of the day was amazing.

The EAA claims to be expert authorities on aircraft maintenance-----they flaunt the manufacturers, the FAA and main claim is how cheap they can make the aviation industry function for them selves------Sad, very SAD ask John Denver's followers how that second death trap killed him. read more

Not what it used to be. After attending several EAA Airventure events, this one may have been my last. Poor communication on when exhibits are open, lack of information on parking, and a show that seems to be getting a bit lackluster, with the crowds to go with it. read more

Excellent museum, with great original aircraft donated by their creators, and excellent full-scale mock ups of historical craft. Write ups are accurate and readable. One major problem that would be easily solved is the atrocious lighting. Lose the spotlights, and light the museum uniformly, and it would get 5 stars from me. read more

A Gem! My 3 children & I, (ages 10, 6 and 5), went today and had an amazing time. Plenty to see, the Kidzone was perfect for simulation experiences, sensory experiences, and lots of hands on fun. We spent 2.5 hrs there and if my husband's meeting went any longer, we could've easily spent another hour! We are so inspired by the museum & movies that we are planning on making the trip back this summer for their Air Show. read more

I was lucky enough to have been exposed to EAA Air Show in Oshkosh when I started dating my boyfriend. He and his family are long time members and participators. His grandfather even started the United Flying Octogenarians group which is for actively flying 80+ year olds!!! My eyes were opened to a whole new world here!!! I love it so much! My first year was also my first time camping. We stay in the warbirds area which is super convenient to access the showers and bathrooms and just about anything! I look forward to the airshow now every year and really enjoy learning about airplanes and being around passionate fliers. read more

Massive! Cool warbirds. We spent all day here and didn't even make it out to the hangers (it was 20F outside, so we may have lingered a bit). We ran out of time in the kids section where they have both hang gliding and hot air balloon simulators. read more

I, my boyfriend and my mom went here. Have fun. It's was a great place, it's a museum of plane's. It's was our first time in a few years. I recommend this place. read more

31 consecutive "fly ins" and counting! If you love aviation, this is the place to be!

Greatest Air show on the planet!! They don't accomadate the elderly or disabled very well. Limited handicap seats, parking, transportation and inferior scooters. Elderly and Americans with Disabilities not welcome!!! read more

As a museum professional myself I wasn't a huge fan. The museum feels outdated a little and while it does have some interactive exhibits, some of them are broken. They also lack diversity in avian history. For example, The Wright brothers sister actually designed their planes. There is zero mention of her. Although I heard that there is an historical reinactor sometimes that portrays her for events. I would have liked to see more women and people of color represented as they truly do play a role. I was also concerned with their portayal of Charles Lindbergh. I am in the camp that museums should be controversal and their exhibit was only positive about him. However, I did really like the nose art exhibit and the hanger with planes that you can see up close and personal with and take photos with.They also had the more explicit nose art (nudes) in a seperate section to warn parents with small kids. I understand how some parents would be concerned about that so I thought that was a good idea so they can decide if their kids are mature enough for it. However, to be totally fair to this museum, if you are not a professional historian who notices almost everything about a museum and the presentation of history I do believe anyone would enjoy it. Especially children in the hangar with the planes. The planes are also very well maintained for display. Whoever is in charge of preservation of them does an really nice job. But, like many museums they might suffer from a lack of funding. So I cannot blame them for that at all. We all struggle with that. If you are a visting Oshkosh for EAA, I'm certain that you'd like it regardless. read more

If you like aviation then this HAS to be on your list of things to do. Don't miss it!!!!! read more

For anyone who loves airplanes Oshkosh is a must! Even if you just enjoy watching the daily airshows -- especially the Wednesday and Saturday night shows -- you'll be very happy you went. The shopping in the "Fly Market" is an assortment of all kinds of great items and they aren't just airplane related. I purchased my knives from Nick at the Cutco booth, leather purse from another vendor and kitchen items from another. Camping facilities, with showers, outlets for hairdriers or phone chargers, are so organized and clean. This is a must vacation! read more

Naturally I'm partial to this festival, but the incredible variety and history of aviation is simply amazing. It's not just the aircraft, but also the attending individuals who have made tremendous contributions to aviation and space exploration is beyond words. Few probably know this, but every airshow performer donates their time and they come from all over, shouldering that expense as well. Talk about for the love of it. The grounds are incredibly clean, the entire program is top shelf. It is one of the few events that continues to be truly family friendly, there is something for all ages with the attendees respectful and friendly to all. For all pilots out there, if you think the procedure to fly in is too daunting, you're wrong. You are missing some of the most exciting flying action out there. Become one of the few that can say they've flown into the world's busiest airport, which it is during the week. While you're there, take a trip to the seaplane base, perfect tranquility. read more

Hanger X was wonderful and my kids enjoyed their first Young Eagles flight. Now my boys are wanting to be pilots when they grow up. The staff was wonderful and the experience was amazing! read more

Many different types of planes, beautifully displayed from floor/ceiling/walls. Detailed information signs by each plane explain why each one is so cool. Unique home built two person plane, Spirit of St. Louis replica, lots of history and variety. Everything really, really well kept up, sparkling clean. Later today they'll be having a Prop & Hop event, and tables were set up for the elaborate beer tasting event to come.Both kids and adults enjoyed (multiple times!) the Flight Simulator, and 'flew' loops, spins, all over the place and had a blast. read more