Located at Delaware’s historic Air Service Hangar, the Bellanca Airfield Museum and Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame is the site of early 20th century aircraft construction and aviation research. Operating from 1928 to 1960, the site served as the first full-service public aviation center in Delaware.
Learn about the life and innovations of the constructor of the Bellanca planes, Giuseppe M. Bellanca, and take a look at the US built aircrafts at the famed hangar. Included in the museum is the Media Library, a room where you can research aviation in America, view DVDs and VHS tapes, read literature, and even practice on a flight simulator.
Tours:
The Museum is open for self guided tours on all second and fourth Saturdays from April thru October.
Logistics:
On street parking is available. Limited lot parking may be available. Contact the Museum at (302) 999-8623 for more information.
Hours:
The Museum is open every second and fourth Saturday from April through October. Occasional events and demonstrations may be held on-site for the public outside these times, check the Bellanca Airfield Museum official website for details.
Sunday – Friday: Closed
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Admission:
Tickets for the Airfield Museum are $5 per person. Visit the above website for ticketing information.
Getting Here:
Address: 2 Centerpoint Blvd, Wilmington Manor, DE 19720
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The Museum takes around one hour to thoroughly browse. The site is fully accessible for handicapped guests.
Delaware Greenways extends its thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Delaware Tourism Office for their generous support in the development of the Delaware Bayshore Byway website.
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