Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE! Enjoy over three-and-a-half acres of indoor exhibit space.
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- Phil W3 contributionsGreat place. Big disply. 3 miles or so from town on 2 lane highway.Amazing collection. Great conservations with volunteers. As a Senior who travels by Columbia express bus and local loop bus I found you could only get within a couple of miles from here on regular 7 day service. You can call the CAT system at let a day ahead if you want to try dial-a-ride. Currently no Uber. I walked/biked there on busy 2 lane road without sidewalk. Still worthVisited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 15 March 2024
- SSTSeattle32 contributionsThis one is worth checking out!!This place is amazing!! And we almost didn't go, but we were traveling down I-84 and decided to check it out. It's quite a distance from the freeway exit, but just follow the signs. The admission seemed a bit pricey to me, but once we got into the "warehouse"and saw the vast amount of airplanes and autos in the collection the price made sense. We spent between 2-3 hours looking at everything. To make things even better, there are a variety of volunteer docents spread throughout the museum to give you the scoop about the different planes and cars. We had some very interesting conversations with some retired pilots. Nice gift shop, too!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 April 2024
- Barb H3 contributionsLots of fun for the familyI found this gem after a Google search while I was looking for something that I thought my husband would enjoy. We had five of us, three young adult children as well as ourselves. The price may seem a bit high but when you get in and see all the love and attention to detail that is enclosed in these walls, you will know why. I learned a lot and really just enjoyed the visual. Such an incredible collection. The volunteers were ready to engage and had my kids chatting away and asking questions. Make sure you leave yourself at least an hour and a half for this. So much to learn.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 July 2024
- alitravels_12London, United Kingdom59 contributionsVast collection.This Museum is quite a find, its collection of antique aircraft and automobiles is truly world class and yet hidden away in Hood River we had not heard of it before our visit. The machines themselves are beautifully maintained in flying/driving condition, it was a shame we were unable to visit on one of their flying days- the fly-in in September must be spectacular, but nevertheless we spent several hours marvelling at the vast collection and helped in our understanding by a particularly knowledgeable and friendly volunteer who traveled around the hangers on an electric cart- the site is really that big! My husband and I both have an interest in old vehicles and aviation, and I would heartily recommend this museum if you do too, but I do think there is something for everyone ( also perfect for a wet weather excursion). Well worth the entrance fee.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 July 2024
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John H
Mackenzie, Canada126 contributions
May 2019
We have many times visited relatives in Hood River but have always driven by. At an evening out we met a volunteer from WHAAAM who invited us out for a visit. WOW! The place is amazing, many, many displays of real aircraft, automobiles and equipment from the past. And the place is huge, we glossed over it in two and a half hours. We shall return. I highly recommend WHAAAM, even the grand kids liked it. If you have any aircraft interests at all, it is worth a night or two in Hood River to see it.
Written 2 April 2020
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Thank you for reviewing. Our average visit usually runs about 2.5 hours but it is quite easy to spend an entire day enjoying the collection.
Written 6 April 2020
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montanaJIm
Missoula, MT2,333 contributions
Oct 2022
Want to see over 350 airplanes, automobiles, motorcycles, jeeps, and tractors that actually work, go to this museum. Once a month they have times that you can learn how to drive a Model T car, check their website for times. Many volunteers are around to happily tell you about the items on display. A gift show is at the front along with some drinks, which are also available in the middle of the display. Plan to spend several hours there to walk around and see the exhibits.
Written 31 October 2022
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motAlamo
Alamo, CA24 contributions
Sept 2022
Taking up several football sized display areas under roof, it takes 2-3 hours to give it justice and see the huge collection of antique planes, autos, and other related paraphernalia. I'm not even a plane or car buff, but I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and talking to some of the 150 volunteers who keep the place spic and span and equipment ready to fly or ride. It's a living museum for restored planes and cars that go out for joy rides regularly! Many educational displays and videos to watch. Great gift shop, too. Recommend you stay nearby at the Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa.
Written 23 November 2022
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Barb H
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
I found this gem after a Google search while I was looking for something that I thought my husband would enjoy. We had five of us, three young adult children as well as ourselves. The price may seem a bit high but when you get in and see all the love and attention to detail that is enclosed in these walls, you will know why. I learned a lot and really just enjoyed the visual. Such an incredible collection. The volunteers were ready to engage and had my kids chatting away and asking questions. Make sure you leave yourself at least an hour and a half for this. So much to learn.
Written 1 July 2024
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Richard E
Coos Bay, OR331 contributions
Aug 2022
Excellent Museum! Some very amazing displays and exhibits here. Lots of classic old vars, and vintage airplanes. Really cool especially considering they are actual flyable and drive able vehicles1
A couple of the really early passenger planes, completely restored and in service were a couple of my favorites.
This place also has Docents helping people and answering questions, and telling some of the history of the museum and the artifacts !!
Excellent gift shop also, with much more that basic souvenirs. Took us about 2 hours , but looking forward to returning on a 2nd Saturday when they actually drive and fly some of the exhibits!
A couple of the really early passenger planes, completely restored and in service were a couple of my favorites.
This place also has Docents helping people and answering questions, and telling some of the history of the museum and the artifacts !!
Excellent gift shop also, with much more that basic souvenirs. Took us about 2 hours , but looking forward to returning on a 2nd Saturday when they actually drive and fly some of the exhibits!
Written 29 August 2022
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YvonneWagner
Tigard, OR6 contributions
May 2022
This museum has so much going for it from antique planes and cars to antique guns and toys. Visiting the displays gives you a lot of information and you can enjoy going at your own pace. There is a great gift shop there too in case you are done viewing the exhibits long before your husband.
Written 7 August 2022
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SSTSeattle
Seattle32 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This place is amazing!! And we almost didn't go, but we were traveling down I-84 and decided to check it out. It's quite a distance from the freeway exit, but just follow the signs.
The admission seemed a bit pricey to me, but once we got into the "warehouse"and saw the vast amount of airplanes and autos in the collection the price made sense. We spent between 2-3 hours looking at everything.
To make things even better, there are a variety of volunteer docents spread throughout the museum to give you the scoop about the different planes and cars. We had some very interesting conversations with some retired pilots.
Nice gift shop, too!
The admission seemed a bit pricey to me, but once we got into the "warehouse"and saw the vast amount of airplanes and autos in the collection the price made sense. We spent between 2-3 hours looking at everything.
To make things even better, there are a variety of volunteer docents spread throughout the museum to give you the scoop about the different planes and cars. We had some very interesting conversations with some retired pilots.
Nice gift shop, too!
Written 26 April 2024
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ams44
New Jersey610 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We visited because it rained. It is a great rainy day activity - and I would heartily say even a great sunny day activity! Large complex with lots of history. Wonderful, very helpful volunteer staff. Well worth cost of admission. Hundreds of working planes and cars. Once/ months they take several planes and cars out and you can ride with the docents for a fee - which seemed very reasonable. Do not miss this museum!
Written 3 September 2023
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alitravels_12
London, UK59 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This Museum is quite a find, its collection of antique aircraft and automobiles is truly world class and yet hidden away in Hood River we had not heard of it before our visit. The machines themselves are beautifully maintained in flying/driving condition, it was a shame we were unable to visit on one of their flying days- the fly-in in September must be spectacular, but nevertheless we spent several hours marvelling at the vast collection and helped in our understanding by a particularly knowledgeable and friendly volunteer who traveled around the hangers on an electric cart- the site is really that big!
My husband and I both have an interest in old vehicles and aviation, and I would heartily recommend this museum if you do too, but I do think there is something for everyone ( also perfect for a wet weather excursion). Well worth the entrance fee.
My husband and I both have an interest in old vehicles and aviation, and I would heartily recommend this museum if you do too, but I do think there is something for everyone ( also perfect for a wet weather excursion). Well worth the entrance fee.
Written 8 July 2024
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Chowa-Rides-Again
Bend, OR2,052 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
What a hidden gem tucked away near Odell and Hood River! This was our first visit and we were amazed by the collection of airplanes, vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, as well as toys, radios and military displays. We were especially fond of the Cessna Bobcat from Sky King, the classic cars from the 60s and the newest addition the Ford Trimoter. The volunteers we met were exceptionally engaging and knowledgeable.
Written 8 October 2022
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Some photos on the website show people sitting in/on the planes & vehicles. Are there some there that visitors are actually allowed to touch and/or experience sitting in, especially if they behave appropriately?
Written 17 August 2024
I visited on a weekday and a few planes had outside stairs one could mount. Touching and entering planes was not encouraged. They did mention some special events on weekends where vehicles are actually used. Maybe try checking ahead? One auto was available for guests to sit in if you asked for a volunteer to take photos with your device.
Written 23 August 2024
Are you allowed to take photographs of the airplanes
Written 24 March 2016
Stephanie H
Hood River, Oregon
Yes. Taking photos is highly encouraged and the volunteer hosts out on the exhibit floor are often more than happy to get you behind the display ropes for a super-up-close shot too.
Written 26 March 2016
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