The Aviation Museum of Ing. Jan Kašpar in Pardubice, Czech Republic is a unique exhibition dedicated to the life of the first Czech aviator and native of Pardubice, Ing. Jan Kašpar.
Letecké muzeum Ing. Jana Kašpara
V Pražská 179
Zelené Předměstí
530 02 Pardubice
+420 739 203 383
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
| OK-RAL-02
20 OK-IUG-16 OK-NUL-36 – OK-OUL-51 | Bleriot IX
Alberto Santos Dumont Demoiselle 9 DFW C.V. Sopwith Camel Wright 116 Wright Flyer |
All aircraft are replicas
Key Features Aviation Museum of Ing. Jan Kašpar:
- Historical Overview: The museum traces Kašpar’s life stages, from his studies and early aviation experiments to his famous flight from Pardubice to Velká Chuchle.
- Aircraft Replicas: The exhibition features operational replicas of the first airplanes, such as the famous Wright brothers’ aircraft and Kašpar’s Blériot.
- Local Aviation History: The museum highlights the history of aviation in the Pardubice region, from Kašpar and his cousin Čihák, through the activities of the Luftwaffe at the local airfield, to modern times with a civilian airport and the Czech Army’s Aviation Training Center.
Important Notes:
- As of August 11, 2024, the museum was closed for relocation to new premises. No specific details about reopening have been announced yet.
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To stay updated on future developments or the reopening, you can check the museum’s:
Photo Letecké muzeum Ing. Jana Kašpara