Overview
About The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary
The Hangar Flight Museum, formerly the Aero Space Museum of Calgary, is a busy and growing museum that fosters the understanding and appreciation of the evolution of flight through tales told about the airplanes, helicopters and machines of flight in our collections. It’s about reaching for your potential, reaching beyond your limits and soaring where you never thought possible. Surrounded by machines and stories that inspire their imagination, visitors will learn of remarkable courage and innovation.
The first aviation museum in Calgary, “The Air Museum of Canada” was founded in 1960. The Air Museum of Canada held a large collection of privately owned aircraft. The museum’s aircraft and assets were turned over to the City of Calgary and housed at the Planetarium when the museum was disbanded in 1971. The present day museum was founded in 1975 and showcases the history of aviation and space technology in Western Canada.
What to do at The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary?
Things to do at The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary
Participate in the Aviation Expo which showcases the history of flight side-by-side with the latest advances in aviation maintenance engineering, aircraft manufacturing and avionics technology.
Enjoy The Hangar Museum Movie Nights when they screen films that cover WWI up to the latest and greatest in aerospace technology. See upcoming Events to find out what is happening next at the Museum.
One can also hold private events and museum also conducts tours.
Who all can go and enjoy ? – Everybody. A must visit for an aviation enthusiast.
How to get to The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary?
The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary Location & Directions
The museum is located close to the airport at 4629 McCall Way NE. You can reach by Calgary transit route 57(Erin Woods/McCall Way). Stops 7530, 7354,6298,4799 are within 300 meters of the museum.
Address: 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB ,T2E 8A5
Click here, or use map tab for directions.
How long will it take to visit the Museum?
Time Required to Visit – One to two hours, depending on interest.
How much to visit The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary?
The Hangar Flight Museum Calgary Admission / Rates
Adults – $15.00
Senior (65+ years of age) – $11.00
Student (12-17 years or with valid student ID card) – $10.00
Children (3-11 years) – $8.00
Children (2 and under) – FREE
Family (includes two adults and up to four children age 17 years and under) – $35.00
Type of payments accepted- Cash, Debit card, Interac, Visa, Mastercard.
Discounts & Cheap deals
Check for discount coupons on museum website and also on Calgary attractions website.
AMA members can save 10% on regular admission.
When to visit The Hangar Flight Museum?
Aero Space Museum Calgary Hours /Timing
Closed on December 24, 25, 26 and January 1.
Other Days: Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM.
It can close on select days due to private booking.
What about the Museum Amenities, Access & Parking?
Restrooms. Gift shops.
Stroller, Wheelchair rental.
Wheel chair access.
Free onsite coach parking.