American Helicopter Museum

Established in 1996, the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center collects, restores, and displays historical aircraft, chronicles the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft and teaches about their lifesaving missions.

As the only helicopter museum in the country it focuses on the science and technology of vertical flight to educate and inspire all generations.  The museum displays over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros, and convertaplanes.  Visitors can climb aboard helicopters of all kinds for a truly unique hands-on experience.  The museum is located in historic West Chester, Pennsylvania, where this nation’s rotary wing aviation began and still thrives today.

The museum features an educational center with programs and resources guaranteed to inspire and inform today's youth.   Visit our website and our museum to learn more!