Prairie Aviation Museum
The Prairie Aviation Museum covers flight history from a home in Bloomington, IL, on the grounds of Central Illinois Regional Airport. It sits about 3 miles off the old road, a reasonable detour for anyone who likes aircraft and the story of flight. Visiting times are limited, so check the museum's website before building it into the day. The museum is listed as wheelchair accessible, which helps for mixed groups.
What is Prairie Aviation Museum?
The museum focuses on aviation and sits at the region's main airport, so the setting fits the subject. The facts on file do not name its aircraft or exhibits, and the museum's own site is the best guide to what is on display. An aviation museum makes a welcome change from the diners, motels and filling stations that line much of Route 66 in Illinois.
Visiting Prairie Aviation Museum: tips
Allow about an hour, the usual time for a museum of this kind. Bloomington has several historic stops close by: the David Davis III & IV House is about 2.9 miles away, and the Camelback Bridge and the White Place Historic District are both about 3.1 miles. Pairing the museum with one of these makes the detour more rewarding. Bloomington and neighboring Normal hold a cluster of other listed places too, so it is easy to fill a half day here before heading on toward Springfield.
Practical info
- Address
- 2929 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704
- Phone
- +1 309-663-7632
- Website
- prairieaviationmuseum.org
- Hours
- Sa,Su 11:00-15:00; Nov-Mar off
- On site & nearby
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