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Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

343 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 cool place! ”

We came here while visiting to do the Train to Christmas town with our kids. Our son is bossed with... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

agrimps

Albany, Oregon

via mobile

“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... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Steve H

Saint Helens, Oregon, Usa

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“old cars”(30 reviews)

“amazing collection”(17 reviews)

“classic cars”(9 reviews)

About

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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Hours Today: 09:00 - 17:00

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

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Jltho

California Desert, California

7543

Reviewed 5 days 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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago 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 4 weeks ago

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 4 weeks ago 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

242128

Reviewed 4 weeks ago 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

Walter747

Eugene, Oregon

4522

Reviewed 28 August 2018

A great way to spend a couple of hours ... or a whole day

From the moment you pull into the parking lot at WAAAM you begin to feel an air of excitement as the exhibits include some pieces situated outside, including a navigation beacon and a railroad caboose. It's not all airplanes, even inside, but make no mistake...More

Thank Walter747

Thank you for the review. For another up-close look at the transportation of yesteryear don't miss WAAAM's photo car of the month. In this special corner of the museum visitors can "get behind the wheel" of one of our touchstones of the past.

billp618

Portland, Oregon

Reviewed 25 August 2018 via mobile

History before your eyes

Amazing collection of antique vehicles and airplanes. Volunteers help restore the items on display and are very knowledgeable to explain and answer your questions. Hood River is lucky to have this piece of history meticulously displayed. You could spend a whole day at this museum.More

Thank billp618

Thank you for reviewing. Much of WAAAM's automobile restoration is done on the musuem's display floor for all visitors to enjoy. To check out the airplane restoration shop for more behind-the-scenes action, visit during a Second Saturday event for a special tour. Both are a...More

Marcia S

Mesa, Arizona

104

Reviewed 23 August 2018 via mobile

Wonderful museum

We visited here on July 4th. Kept running into the parade and finally parked and watched the locals thoroughly enjoy themselves. The views from outside the museum are spectacular and pretty amazing from the inside tooMore

Thank Marcia S

Thank you for the review. WAAAM's collection can often be seen out and about during local events like the annual Independence Day Parade, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the Hood River Holiday Parade. These are another fun way to see the museum's living history in...More

aflechner

Tustin, California

637

Reviewed 20 August 2018

What a pleasant surprise and so much bigger than I thought it was going to be!

This museum has everything and contains so many functioning antiques. Most of the cars, trucks, and planes are still functional and held in humongous hangers. The doors open to a runway and the cars are driven in local parades. I've been to similar museums in...More

Thank aflechner

Thank you for reviewing. With over 3.5 acres of indoor display space there is something for everyone to see and enjoy no matter what their interest. Transportation history covers a wide swath of fun stuff beyond just our airplanes, cars, and motorcycles.

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Wats25

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

24 June 2017|

AnswerShow all 17 answers

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.