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Western Canada Aviation Museum
| Address |
Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Road Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y8 |
| Region |
Winnipeg |
| Phone |
204-786-5503 |
| Fax |
204-775-4761 |
| Email |
info@wcam.mb.ca |
| Website |
www.wcam.mb.ca |
| Collections |
History & Society Transportation & Industry Military Science & Nature |
| Description |
- Vintage aircraft and artifacts
- "Skyways" hands-on children's discovery exhibit
- Historical videos
- Flight deck to view James A. Richardson International Airport
- Canada's largest aviation bookstore
- Banquet and meeting facilities
- Guided tours by appointment only
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Regular Season Hours |
year round
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| Admission |
Admission required
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| Amenities |
Air conditioned Archives Educational Programming Facility Rental Free Parking Gift Shop Group Tours by appointment Guided Tours Reference Library Rotating Exhibits Wheelchair accessible |
Upcoming Events
Douglas B-26 Bomber
5/6/2008 to 7/8/2008
Contact: 204-786-5503
Email: info@wcam.mb.ca
On display through June 30, 2008: Douglas B-26 Bomber
As World War II buffs will tell you, this twin-engine bomber was the fastest, single-pilot bomber of its type, surpassed only by de Havilland's Mosquito bomber.
Owned and operated by local businessman and aviation buff Ross Robinson, the Douglas is on display at the Museum until June 30, 2008. Winnipeg is one stop on its tour of airshows in Canada and the U.S.
For more info: www.wcam.mb.ca
"Crashing" at the Museum
5/15/2008 to 12/31/2008
Contact: Program Coordinator at (204) 786-0730
Email: programs@wcam.mb.ca
From May 15 to December 12, 2008 enjoy exciting nighttime adventures for children's groups at WCAM.
If you're involved with a children's group, and are looking for neat events and learning opportunities for the kids, check out the Museum's new "Crashing" at the Museum program!
It's an exciting nighttime adventure at the Museum. Hands-on science experiments, building an airplane out of junk, stories, and a flashlight tour of the hangar are just some of the program's highlights.
Cost: $25.00 per child and $10.00 per adult
1:8 ratio of adults to children
Minimum requirement: 25 children and 5 adults
For more info: www.wcam.mb.ca
CT-33 Silver Star exhibit
6/18/2008 to 8/31/2008
Contact: 204-786-5503
Email: info@wcam.mb.ca
CT-33 Silver Star on display until August 31, 2008.
Famous 'T-bird' or 'Silver Star' lands at the Museum for a summer-long appearance... Don't miss it!
Easily recognizable by the large fuel tanks carried on each wingtip, the Silver Star is the longest serving aircraft in the Canadian Forces.
For more info: www.wcam.mb.ca
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