I want to highlight some things that the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum does well.
You could almost take for granted that it has a huge collection, but if you were not sure, it does:
The Visitor's Guide gives the last count as over 350 airplanes, automobiles, motorcycles, jeeps, and tractors.
So just from the point of view of being able to see many antique and classic vehicles, the goal is already met.
Beyond that, I appreciate the attempts to provide context with the displays.
This might include an outfit and luggage next to a touring car, or air mail memorabilia next to a mail plane.
While most of the information is conveyed through signage, there are also video stations.
One sign that really caught my eye was for the Ford Model-T Driving School.
That is only the start of the hands-on learning. There are classes for newer cars, for plane restoration, classes targeted toward children and teens, and even one preparing for the FAA exam.
There are also regular activities like fly-ins and play days, and a picnic area.
There are many options for how you want to enjoy the museum, including volunteer opportunities.
When you are collecting large items, you may find that you are also acquiring collections of smaller items. We enjoyed displays of vintage toys and phones and cameras. We had that Mickey Mouse phone when I was a kid!
Perhaps even more noticeable was a large and neatly organized display of fishing lures.
This represented local manufacturer Luhr-Jensen, whom we would learn more about at our next stop.
We noticed storefronts bordering the walls as decor in one hanger; they were nodding at businesses that had been part of the area's history.
That was a nice touch that added to the sense of place.
Staff were helpful and friendly, creating an overall good experience.
COVID: The vastness of the hangars made distancing relatively easy, though that might be less true on an activity day. I kept my mask on.
https://www.waaamuseum.org/
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