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American Helicopter Museum

Location: 1220 American Blvd., Brandywine Airport, West Chester

Time: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Cost: Adults $9, Seniors $5, Students, Kids $4, under 3 FREE

The American Helicopter Museum in suburban Philadelphia is one of only a handful of aviation museums in the nation that are totally dedicated to helicopters. The museum currently houses 35 military and civilian helicopters, autogiros, and convertaplanes.

The displays span the history of rotary wing aircraft production from its earliest days to the present.

One of the area's newer museums, the American Helicopter Museum opened in 1996 in hopes of creating a "lasting tribute to those men and women who pioneered the development of rotary wing aircraft."

By encouraging children to visit and interact with the displays, the creators of the museum also hope to encourage future generations of aviators.

The museum also exhibits the ways in which helicopters assist such industries and occupations as law enforcement, fire-fighting, traffic reporting, movie making, and construction.

Located in suburban West Chester, the museum is an easy drive from Center City Philadelphia and is a treat for children who hope to one day fly the friendly skies.

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