Botwood Flying Boat Museum
Tourism Region: Exploits Valley
The Botwood Flying Boat Museum, through murals, models and artifacts depicts the aviation history of our town from 1920 to 1945. It also houses the Archive of the Botwood Heritage Society.
About the Collections
Murals, artifacts, airplane models, flight simulator, and the Archive
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 200
Archives
The Archive is not limited to aviation but includes the general history of the town.The number above does not include the Archive.
Cartographic Materials •
Electronic Records •
Prints and Drawings •
Manuscripts •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Human History
In this building we do not have a Human History collection per se.
Services & Activities
Tours, general information, and our archive is accessible when the museum is open.
Research Services
The volunteer archivist does the research and supervises when in use.
Archival Records •
Genealogical Research •
Information Centre •
Video Library
Educational Programs
School tours
We make archive materials available to schools.
Classes or Workshops
•
School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Tours; DVDs of aviation; flight simulation; information.
Films and Videos
•
Guided Tours
: English
•
Accessible by Public Transportation
•
Information Centre or Desk
•
Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
•
Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
•
Washrooms
•
Audio Guides
: English
•
Children's Activities or Services
: Nursing area or Change Table
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 9
Activities: Tours when students not available;research, maintenance, etc.
Member Privileges
Free admission and access to the archive.
Food Services
Nil
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Restaurants
Other Services
Wireless internet for tourists.
Publications and Products
Book: Botwood-History of a Seaport
CD : Botwood- History of an Airport
Annual Reports •
Brochures •
CD-ROMS •
Museum Guide •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Tour Packages •
Videos
Featured Images
Model of Sikorsky 42 on left and on right a model of the Catalina/Canso
© BHS
The Boeing B-314 model
© BHS
Route of First Transatlantic Experimental Commercial Flight
© BHS
The Boeing B-314
© BHS
Pan American Airlines Sikorsky 42 on left, Catalina next and then Flight Simulator in background.
© BHS
Location
| Address: |
Botwood Airbase Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador A0H 1E0 |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 709-257-3022 |
| Fax: | 709-257-3330 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
Mid June to end of September
Tours; flight simulations.
Open: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Closed:
Not
Admission:
Charged
Discounts:
Groups •
Seniors •
Students •
CMA members
