Aviation Museum Opens for the Season

The Air Classics Museum of Aviation opened its doors for the 2015 season on April 11.

The museum, which is located one mile west of the Aurora Municipal Airport will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through November 22.

The Air Classics Museum of Aviation features indoor and outdoor displays of aircraft, equipment, and memorabilia from the 1930s to the present.

The Air Classics Museum collection features eight aircraft, including a Vietnam era UH-1H “Huey” helicopter, an A-7E Corsair II that flew in the Gulf War, and an F-4 Phantom II, as well as four full-size replicas, including a P-47 and a BF-109. Aircraft engines and equipment, military uniforms, and model aircraft are also on display, as well as special exhibits honoring the achievements of local veterans.

Admission is $8 for Adults, $5 for seniors and children. Children under 6 are admitted for free when accompanied by their parent. The museum is located at 44W546 U.S. Route 30, Sugar Grove, Ill.

The museum also offers organized tours for schools and other groups, which are available on weekdays by appointment. Call 630-466-0888 for available dates and tour fees.