Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Established 1975
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Coordinates 44°52′38″N 63°32′00″W / 44.8772°N 63.5333°W / 44.8772; -63.5333
Website http://www.atlanticcanadaaviation.com/

The Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum (ACAM) is an aerospace museum located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

It is the only museum devoted to preserving all aspects of Atlantic Canada's aviation heritage.

History

The museum was established in 1975 by a volunteer organization named the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum Society. ACAM was granted "Local Museum" status by the Government of Nova Scotia in 1989. The museum is currently the largest civilian and military aviation museum east of Ottawa, Ontario.

Location

ACAM is located at No. 20 Sky Boulevard in Goffs, Nova Scotia, across Highway 102 from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. It can be accessed from Exit 6 on Highway 102.

Affiliations

The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.

Collection

ACAM's collection contains exhibits of civilian and military aircraft, as well as engines, weapons, uniforms, and photos.

The museum volunteers perform all restoration work for aircraft on site.

See also

Affiliations

The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.

References

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