Empire State Aerosciences Museum

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Empire State Aerosciences Museum A one-of-a-kind aviation museum at Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Glenville, NY, the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center.

All ages will enjoy interpretive and hands-on exhibits and our unique air park! The Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM) was established in 1984 as a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, chartered by the NY State Department of Education. The museum occupies 9 buildings and 27 acres of land on the western perimeter of the Schenectady County Airport, opposite from the Stratton Air National Guard base. It is an ideal environment to tell the story of aviation. The value of our Aerosciences Museum to the Capital Region is that it: Stimulates interest in aviation, particularly of New York State, for residents & visitors of all ages; Provides a repository for historical artifacts, documents & aircraft; Assists schools through exposing students to aviation technology and career opportunities; and Provides space for meetings for aviation advocates and other groups. Adults - $8.00
Seniors/Military - $6.00
Children 6-16 - $5.00
Under 6 - Free
Members - Free
Simulated Reality Vehicle Ride - $5.00

Have breakfast at the museum tomorrow with a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot! ✈️ ❤️ 🥞
10/16/2026

Have breakfast at the museum tomorrow with a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot! ✈️ ❤️ 🥞

Grab your goblins and ghouls and join us for a fun evening in the hangar! Wind your way around the aircraft to find trea...
10/14/2026

Grab your goblins and ghouls and join us for a fun evening in the hangar! Wind your way around the aircraft to find treats for all, fun surprises, snacks for sale, and free coffee for adults! Costumes encouraged (we'll have prizes for the best of the best).

We guarantee one of the most unique Halloween events you'll visit! Tickets are only $1 (anyone under one is free). 👻 ✈️ ❤️

🎟️: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jack-o-lanterns-and-jets-2

10/06/2026

We had so much fun Sunday! Thanks to all who came out for Cars & Caffeine! ✈️ 🚗 ❤️

Experience our aircraft from the outside AND inside. Anyone know which plane we are looking at? Plan your visit today - ...
09/30/2026

Experience our aircraft from the outside AND inside. Anyone know which plane we are looking at?
Plan your visit today - we are open Fri-Sun 10-4 this fall! ✈️ ❤️

Something very special is coming to ESAM…
09/23/2026

Something very special is coming to ESAM…

A piece of aviation history is getting disassembled in Plattsburgh for its final journey to an upstate New York museum.

Tickets for Operation Song Upstate NY will be available at the door! Come visit the most unique event and the best venue...
09/19/2026

Tickets for Operation Song Upstate NY will be available at the door! Come visit the most unique event and the best venue. Beer/wine/cocktails available and plenty of tasty food trucks are here, along with some surprises you won’t want to miss! ✈️ ❤️ 🎶

Happening today at noon: Join us as we honor National POW/MIA Recognition Day. You are never forgotten. ❤️
09/19/2026

Happening today at noon: Join us as we honor National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
You are never forgotten. ❤️

The stage is set, the chairs are in place. Now all we need is you. Grab tickets for tomorrow’s Operation Song Upstate NY...
09/18/2026

The stage is set, the chairs are in place. Now all we need is you. Grab tickets for tomorrow’s Operation Song Upstate NY; you will not regret this special night. Nashville songwriters descend on the museum, taking time to write individual songs for this year’s honorees. It is an incredible event!
🎟️: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-song-upstate-ny-tickets-1992874127161?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUaZq9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUOq4gvw1wIhkNlLJq9RbND1gIZTqG2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4VN1hgRJpPmTBcdBqi3Opy1eWSxb8j2Jbi6udOMLzkWjla3VlH-bvuNjhmIw_aem_uVnKN-lF6RGJyPfXtxRlFQ

09/12/2026

The start of today’s Run the Runway 5k! Special thanks to Schenectady County for all their amazing efforts and organization for such a fun event!

Address

250 Rudy Chase Drive
Glenville, NY
12302

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15183772191

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