Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park

The Air Force Heritage Museum is located inside the Headquarters of Canada's Air Force in Winnipeg, MB. The museum contains mainly rare artifacts including two Victoria Crosses and one of only twelve remaining Battle of Britain Lace Tapestries in the World. This Tapestry is made up of over 26,000 miles of the finest Egyptian Cotton and is the only example in the world where the entire Tapestry can be seen by visitors.

The Heritage Park consists of 17 aircraft on permanent year round display, making this the largest park of it's kind in Canada.

Events

Battle of Britain Ceremony

Battle of Britain Ceremony takes place on the 3rd Sunday in September to commemorate those men and women who served with distinction during this pariod of our history.

Starts: Sep 19, 2010
Ends: Sep 19, 2010

About the Collections

The collection consists of personal and professional items used by military aviators during the past century.

The museum has the largest collection of aircraft art on display in Canada including the entire 102 pieces of the CANAV Collection.

The park consists of a collection of aircraft used by Canada's Air Force since the Second World War.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 750

Archives

Copies of the National Archives RG 24 series are available for the use of researchers.

Prints and Drawings • Films and Videos • Photographs

Decorative Arts

The Battle of Britain Lace Tapestry forms the focal point around which the entire public display area has been built.

Fine Arts

Media:
Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings

Miscellaneous:
War Art

Human History

Imaging : Film : Photographs : Video • Military History and Technology • Weapons • Transportation

Natural Sciences

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Scientific Specimens • Aquatic Organisms • Botany • Zoology

Services & Activities

Children's groups are welcomed

Research Services

Small research library located on site for use by researchers.

Educational Programs

School Programs

Visitor Services

Bilingual Services • Guided Tours : English : French • Accessible by Public Transportation • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms • Audio Guides • Children's Activities or Services

Food Services

Cafeteria services available Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 3 PM.

Cafeteria • Picnic Area

Publications and Products

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