The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, located in Mount Hope, Ontario, is one of Canada’s premier aviation museums. It is renowned for its extensive collection of military aircraft, particularly warplanes from World War II and later eras. The museum is situated adjacent to the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
+1 905-679-4183
Daily 09:00 – 17:00
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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Canadian military aviation is explained through a collection of over 40 aircraft from WWII to the Jet Age, most in flying condition.
Key Features Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum:
- Aircraft Collection:
- The museum houses over 40 aircraft, including bombers, fighters, and transport planes.
- Lancaster Bomber: A key highlight is the Avro Lancaster, one of only two airworthy Lancasters in the world. Visitors can even book a flight experience on this historic aircraft.
- Other notable aircraft include the de Havilland Mosquito, North American Harvard, and Fairey Firefly.
- Interactive Experiences:
- Flights on Vintage Aircraft: Guests can book flights on several historic aircraft, including the Harvard, Stearman, and others.
- Cockpit Access: Certain events allow visitors to sit in the cockpits of iconic planes.
- Exhibits and Displays:
- The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum features exhibits on the history of Canadian aviation, with a focus on the roles of aircraft in war and peacekeeping.
- Displays include engines, uniforms, and artifacts related to aviation history.
- Special Events:
- Annual airshows, educational programs, and themed events.
- Opportunities to meet pilots and veterans who share firsthand accounts of their experiences.
- Restoration and Maintenance:
- The museum actively restores and maintains its fleet, with many aircraft kept in flying condition.
- Visitors can often see restoration projects in progress.