Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Discover 100 years of aviation history and let your imagination soar at Winnipeg’s newest museum. Where adventure meets innovation! Learn, play, and be inspired!

Aviation enthusiasts will love our unique one-of-a-kind aircraft, beautifully restored bush planes, and towering northern workhorses. History buffs will love the stories of the pilots that flew them. Future aviators and innovators will love getting hands-on with our interactive exhibits. Discover 22 aircraft, 17 immersive exhibits, a boutique gift shop, runway observation lounge, a children’s play area, and more.

✏️ One last week of pop-up fun! ✂️ Summer 2026 pop-up programming wraps up this week, and we've had a blast watching lit...
09/01/2026

✏️ One last week of pop-up fun! ✂️

Summer 2026 pop-up programming wraps up this week, and we've had a blast watching little creators get crafty at the museum with inventions like whirligigs, sky loops, postcards, and more!

Join us today and Thursday for a fun craft activity that's free with admission! Come for the aircraft, stay for the crafts! 😉

😎 One more adventure before school starts! 🚀 Summer may be winding down, but we decided we're not quite ready to say goo...
08/31/2026

😎 One more adventure before school starts! 🚀

Summer may be winding down, but we decided we're not quite ready to say goodbye just yet. After a summer of building, experimenting, and problem solving, we're bringing back one more Young Engineers Summer Session for Labour Day, September 7th!

If your little engineer missed out this summer, or simply isn't ready for the fun to end, this is their last chance to join us before school is back in session. Think of this as one last hurrah before backpacks and early mornings start up! 😉

Secure your tickets today! https://bit.ly/4gCGw0T

🔎 Our sneaky bear only has one more week before hibernation! 🐻 Hiding Hobbs is a summer staple at the museum, with our f...
08/30/2026

🔎 Our sneaky bear only has one more week before hibernation! 🐻

Hiding Hobbs is a summer staple at the museum, with our favourite pilot bear finding different places to nap around our hangar every week. Eagle-eyed guests who spy his hiding spots can earn a limited edition Hobbs sticker at our front desk!

If you haven't found him yet, make sure you keep your eyes peeled around the museum: this is the last week of Hiding Hobbs for summer 2026! 🕵️

😎 Summer Wrap Up! ☀️ We have had such a blast at the museum all summer long! We've had the opportunity to share new expe...
08/28/2026

😎 Summer Wrap Up! ☀️

We have had such a blast at the museum all summer long! We've had the opportunity to share new experiences, host unique events, and witness inspiring moments for so many wonderful guests this season - and here's some of our highlights:

🇨🇦 The visiting CC-130H Hercules and 435 Squadron
🚒 Rescue Days, featuring a visiting WAA Firetruck and Firefighter
👨‍✈️ Aviation Extravaganza week, with the Bomber Biplane making an appearance alongside Captain Blue, Buzz, and Boomer
🧠 Young Engineers Summer Sessions, offering fun classes that keep STEM education fun while school's out

What summer memories did you make in our hangar this year? Comment below! 😎

🛫 Your seat is waiting... but where are you heading?? 🍹 You could win the trip of a lifetime with two Air Canada Economy...
08/27/2026

🛫 Your seat is waiting... but where are you heading?? 🍹

You could win the trip of a lifetime with two Air Canada Economy Class round-trip tickets to ANY destination in Air Canada's worldwide network! Our Into the Blue Air Canada raffle is LIVE and tickets are still available, but not for long since quantities are limited! 😮

1 ticket is $100 and 3 are $250 - these tickets are available for sale in-person only at our Landing Zone Boutique. Psst... did we mention all proceeds from ticket sales go towards our STEM education program? You can vacation in style while knowing that your trip helped support a student's future. 😎

Check out more at our webpage here: https://bit.ly/4xpjYIb

☀️ Our LAST Young Engineers Summer Session! 😱Join us this Saturday for the last hands-on session of building, experiment...
08/25/2026

☀️ Our LAST Young Engineers Summer Session! 😱

Join us this Saturday for the last hands-on session of building, experimenting, problem-solving, and creative learning as Young Engineers Summer Sessions come to a close! We have had SO much fun watching our little learners discover STEM through such a unique and dynamic program this summer - and if your young engineer hasn't had a chance to tinker before school is back in session, grab a ticket for this Saturday! 🧠

As always, tickets are limited, so secure them today! 🎟️

🫡 That's a wrap on our legendary visiting Hercules weekend! 🇨🇦 Thank you to everyone who came through our museum this we...
08/23/2026

🫡 That's a wrap on our legendary visiting Hercules weekend! 🇨🇦

Thank you to everyone who came through our museum this weekend to see this incredible icon one last time.

A VERY special thank you to the incredible 435 Squadron, for bringing the Hercules to the museum and for taking the time to welcome the museum and the public to take part in this moment in aviation history.

To 435 Squadron: thank you for your service, your generosity, and for letting us share in this incredible moment in aviation history. We are truly honoured to have shared this weekend with you. ❤️

After decades of flying our skies, the Hercules is leaving behind not just a legacy of service, but lifetimes of memories.

Until next time, Herc. 🩵

✨ This is it, Winnipeg! ✨ The CC-130H Hercules has officially arrived at the Royal Aviation Museum! 🇨🇦 After decades of ...
08/22/2026

✨ This is it, Winnipeg! ✨

The CC-130H Hercules has officially arrived at the Royal Aviation Museum! 🇨🇦

After decades of flying over our skies, this iconic aircraft is now right here on our tarmac, waiting to see you this weekend only! The 435 Squadron is on site to provide tours of the aircraft, talk about its legacy in Canadian aviation, and experience this historic moment as the Winnipeg fleet stands down to be replaced by CC-295 Kingfishers.

Come and join us in this unforgettable visiting aircraft weekend! ⭐

Photo credits: Corporal Brett White-Finkle, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

🤩 It's almost time! 🗓️ Tomorrow our tarmac opens and the iconic CC-130H Hercules opens its doors for one final goodbye,...
08/21/2026

🤩 It's almost time! 🗓️

Tomorrow our tarmac opens and the iconic CC-130H Hercules opens its doors for one final goodbye, August 22-23 from 10am - 5pm. With this incredible fleet preparing to retire from Winnipeg skies, this may be one of your last chances to see it up close and personal before it's gone.

You've watched them fly overhead for years, answering the call when Canadians need them most. This weekend, get ready to take it all in, hear stories, tour the interior, and honour this beauty before it leaves our spacious skies.

We can't wait to see you soon!

Photo credits: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

🫵 It's your last chance to see the Herc up close! 👀 CC-130H Hercules is arriving in just 2 days to mark a legendary vis...
08/20/2026

🫵 It's your last chance to see the Herc up close! 👀

CC-130H Hercules is arriving in just 2 days to mark a legendary visiting aircraft weekend on our tarmac, and we can't wait! With the iconic Hercules set to retire from Winnipeg skies, this could be your last opportunity to get up close to this important piece of aviation history.

Don't wait until it's flying away to wish you'd seen it - secure your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3TOSeh3

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2088 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3H1C5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+12047865503

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