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Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

347 Reviews

#2 of 50 things to do in Hood River

Museums, Speciality Museums

Closed Now: 09:00 - 17:00

1600 Air Museum Rd, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031-9800

Open today: 09:00 - 17:00

Review Highlights

“Very interesting and fun”

Super cool auto, bikes, scooter, modes, jet-powered surfboards, planes of course and just an... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Dan G

“The Best Air Museum I've ever visited”

We're talking acres of airplanes and automobiles all beautifully displayed with good information... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

pmccunn

Anacortes, WA

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“old cars”(30 reviews)

“amazing collection”(18 reviews)

“classic cars”(9 reviews)

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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...more

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1600 Air Museum Rd, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031-9800

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Dan G

Reviewed 1 week ago

Very interesting and fun

Super cool auto, bikes, scooter, modes, jet-powered surfboards, planes of course and just an amazing collection

Thank Dan G

Thank you for reviewing. The bulk of the WAAAM collections spans the Golden Age of Transportation and Aviation - roughly the 1910s through the 1950s or so although we do have some pieces on display that get up into the 60s and 70s too.

pmccunn

Anacortes, WA

5142

Reviewed 1 week ago

The Best Air Museum I've ever visited

We're talking acres of airplanes and automobiles all beautifully displayed with good information. Volunteers are most helpful and are always available and about to answer questions and offer information.

Thank pmccunn

Thank you for the review. Visit during a Second Saturday event to see some of the collection in action and experience living history first hand.

Kathrine J

Silverthorne, Colorado

221

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent visit, highly recommended

Extensive display of autos and aircraft, well organized, volunteers available to answer questions, lots of history. Great experience.

Thank Kathrine J

Thank you for reviewing. While our visitor guides, handouts, videos, and posted display signs help tell the story of the WAAAM collection, we always encourage folks to talk to our tour guides when they have questions or want stories about the things on display.

Ted H

258

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Terrific, well worth your time...

Fantastic display of autos, aircraft, weapons, great history lesson. Extremely well done!!! Thank you for caring.

Thank Ted H

Thank you for the review. Our average visit runs about 2.5 hours to see it all. Tickets are good for the whole day too so you can take breaks during your time at WAAAM too.

Jltho

Buttonwillow, California

7544

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

An Amazing Collection

I believe they told us that there were 3 1/2 acres under the roof of their building to house this awesome collection of vintage planes, autos, motorcycles and antiques. You don’t have to be a plane/car buff to enjoy it. Easy to stroll through. Everything...More

Thank Jltho

Thank you for reviewing. WAAAM has two full restoration shops - one for automobiles and one for airplanes - to keep the fleet up and running. Much of the behind-the-scenes auto work can be seen on our display floor but to get a peek at...More

Claudia K

Reviewed 4 October 2018

Not as advertised...

My husband and I donated a rare 1931 Stearman Model 4D Jr. Speedmail to the museum. It was our preference that the airplane fly and the museum assured us that they do fly their airplanes. It has not flown in over a year due to...More

Thank Claudia K

Thank you for your feedback. Rest assured WAAAM appreciates your partial donation of this purchased aircraft. While undergoing annual inspection there were several problems with the tail surfaces based on old-age wear that the inspector discovered and must be fixed to comply with FAA standards...More

agrimps

Albany, Oregon

325

Reviewed 27 September 2018 via mobile

Very cool place!

We came here while visiting to do the Train to Christmas town with our kids. Our son is bossed with classic cars and absolutely LOVED this!!!! They even took us for rides in a few of the cars which was great! We will definitely go...More

Thank agrimps

Thank you for the review. WAAAM focuses on the golden age of transportation and aviation - roughly the 1910s to the 1960s or so. We get our collection out and about on the Second Saturday of the month but occasionally we give something a test...More

Steve H

Saint Helens, Oregon, Usa

275

Reviewed 18 September 2018

Take the time to visit this 3.5 acre indoor antique airplane, car and motorcycle museum..

If you are anywhere in the area, take the time to visit this 3.5 acre indoor antique airplane, car and motorcycle museum. I thought it was going to be a typical tourist trap. My son, wife and I were amazed at how well this museum...More

1 Thank Steve H

Thank you for reviewing. Because we are a living history collections our displays are often shuffled around to take them out to fly and drive or to help tell a different part of the transportation story. New items are also routinely added by the volunteer...More

Love2Reise

Everett, Washington

5022

Reviewed 16 September 2018 via mobile

Great Museum

What a slice of history. Large museum filled to the brim with airplanes, cars and historical items. Allow a few hours or plan multiple visits. Definitely worth the time.

Thank Love2Reise

Thank you for the review. Memberships are available for those that can't pack all the fun into one day's visit. Visitors can apply their admission price toward a membership at the end of their visit on that day too.

RobertJGray

Auckland, New Zealand

242129

Reviewed 15 September 2018 via mobile

Loved it

If old cars and planes are your thing then this is for you. Unsurprisingly the emphasis is heavily on American equipment but there are some European examples. The thing I liked best is that this is not a static display but these are in. The...More

Thank RobertJGray

Thank you for reviewing. On the Second Saturday of the month WAAAM opens up its hangar doors for a play day with the collection. It is one thing to intellectually know that the collection can still get fired up and it is another thing to...More

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Wats25

Hi, does the museum allow small dogs on a leash inside? Thanks

24 June 2017|

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I believe only service dogs, but you can call to confirm. Have a great time in The Gorge!

Shutterbug429

Are you allowed to take photographs of the airplanes

24 March 2016|

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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.