American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center The American Helicopter Museum is the premier helicopter museum in the heartland of helicopter innovation. Prepare to be inspired!
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We help connect curious minds to our past and our future by fostering a love of science, history, and engineering! Established in 1996, the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center collects, restores and displays historical aircraft, chronicles the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft and teaches about their lifesaving missions. As the only helicopter museum in the country it focuse

s on the science and technology of vertical flight to educate and inspire all generations. The museum displays over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertaplanes. Visitors can climb aboard helicopters of all kinds for a truly unique hands-on experience. The museum is located in historic West Chester, Pennsylvania, where this nation’s rotary wing aviation began and still thrives today.

The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center is hiring a P/R Coordinator and Special Projects Administrator. Intere...
08/07/2026

The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center is hiring a P/R Coordinator and Special Projects Administrator. Interested or know someone who might be? Click:

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AHMEC is pleased to announce that we are a Blue Star Museum. What does that mean?This summer, until September 7, active ...
06/26/2026

AHMEC is pleased to announce that we are a Blue Star Museum. What does that mean?

This summer, until September 7, active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserves and their immediate families will receive free admission to the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center!

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America.

Come visit us during our Summer of Science!!

06/25/2026

School is out - what are your kids doing this summer?

The American Helicopter Museum is offering four, full-day, week-long summer programs for kids ages 6-12 this July: Science of Flight (7/6-10), Spy Science (7/13-17), Engineering Week (7/20-24), and Drone Week (sold out).

All programs are based on hands-on, experiential learning and FUN!

Learn more on our website. Spots are going fast!

Happy Father's Day from AHMEC to all the wonderful father figures in our community who teach, support, encourage, and in...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from AHMEC to all the wonderful father figures in our community who teach, support, encourage, and inspire the next generation!

Thank you for your positive impact, and the caring example you set every day!

06/19/2026

School is out - do your kids have something educational and fun to do this summer?

The American Helicopter Museum is offering four, full-day, week-long summer programs for kids ages 6-12 this July: Science of Flight (7/6-10), Spy Science (7/13-17), Engineering Week (7/20-24), and Drone Week (sold out).

All programs are based on hands-on, experiential learning and FUN!

Learn more on our website. Spots are going fast!

BUILD OUR HISTORY WITH A PERSONALIZED PAVER. ORDERS CLOSE TODAY!
06/15/2026

BUILD OUR HISTORY WITH A PERSONALIZED PAVER. ORDERS CLOSE TODAY!

LAST CHANCE! ORDERS CLOSE TODAY (JUNE 15TH)!

Did you see a helicopter driving down the highway this morning? That was us! Stubby, our mobile helicopter exhibit, is o...
06/07/2026

Did you see a helicopter driving down the highway this morning? That was us!

Stubby, our mobile helicopter exhibit, is out for the day at the Haverford Heritage Festival on Karakung Drive in Havertown! We're here until 4, come say hello and check out the cockpit of a real Army training helicopter!

Science Saturday at Hagley - Up and Away!!AHMEC is here through the afternoon building air pressure rockets and learning...
06/06/2026

Science Saturday at Hagley - Up and Away!!

AHMEC is here through the afternoon building air pressure rockets and learning about Ingenuity, the first aircraft to fly on another planet! Come say hi!!

06/05/2026

AHMEC is pleased to announce that we are a Blue Star Museum!! What does that mean?

This summer, until September 7, active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their immediate families will receive free admission to the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America.

Come visit us!!

Address

1220 American Boulevard
West Chester, PA
19380

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(610) 436-9600

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