The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society, 501(c)3, is dedicated to the preservation of NH aviation history and to promote aviation knowledge. With this mission, they operate the Aviation Museum of NH, which includes the historic, restored 1937 art deco terminal building and the Slusser Aviation Learning Center (SALC).
The terminal building was originally built by the Works Progress Administration in 1937. It was moved to its current location in 2004, across two active runways and the museum has been operated by the Society since then. It must be seen to be appreciated! Take a step back in time in the terminal and with our Docents!
In May of 2011, the SALC opened. It is a dramatic addition to the terminal building, being designed and constructed as an airport hangar structure. Many new exhibits have been installed including “What is an Aircraft”, History of Flight, stories and models about the Gee Bee Racers, Doodle Bug biplane, flight simulators, displays on NH aviators and much more! Many more exhibits are in the planning stage.
The museum is open to the general public Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4 pm & Sunday 1-4pm. With the added space and expanded facilities, the museum is now offering group and bus tours seven days a week (Monday -Thursday mornings preferred so that the groups do not have to compete with the general public).
The facility is also available for rentals, such as cocktail parties, receptions and business functions. The SALC creates a unique atmosphere, combining an intimate surrounding with airplane casting shadows on many walls! Plus the Manchester-Boston Runway 35/17 is right outside our window.
Please visit our website www.nhahs.org and our facebook page www.facebook.com/nhahs or contact us at 603-669-4820.
Submitted By Wendell Berthelsen
Aviation Museum of NH
Assistant to the Executive Director