Museums 101: An Overview of the Port Townsend Aero Museum (Photo Diary)

The Port Townsend, Washington, Aero Museum occupies several hangers at the Port Townsend Airport. The main gallery displays a collection of rare small aircraft which have been meticulously restored and maintained. With one notable exception, all are airworthy and are flown by the museum staff. Only about half of the museum’s collection is actually on display at any one time.

Shown above is a 1930 Heath Model V Parasol, a popular and well-liked home-built airplane. According to the museum:

“It was the only aircraft that could be built at home from factory-made assembly kits into an airplane that was eligible for government (ATC) license.”

Aircraft Engines:  

Land Vehicles:

Shown above is an unrestored 1923 Ford Model T Roadster.

Shown above is a 1932 West Coast Airlines baggage/aircraft tug. It is powered by a 1930 Ford Model A engine.

Model Airplanes:

As in many aircraft museums, there are several displays of model airplanes.

Other Memorabilia:

Library and Conference Room:

The museum also includes an accessible library and conference room.