Calgary Aerospace Museum

Calgary Aerospace Museum

Infobox Museum
name = Calgary Aerospace Museum


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map_type = Calgary
map_caption = Location in Calgary
latitude = 51.094167
longitude = -114.013056
established = 1975
dissolved =
location = 4629 McCall Way NE, flag|Calgary
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visitors =
director = Steve Ogle
curator = Anthony Worman
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website = http://www.asmac.ab.ca/The Aerospace Museum is a museum in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located immediately south of the Calgary International Airport.

The museum was founded in 1975 by aviation enthusiasts and former WWII pilots.

The museum showcases the history of aviation and space technology of western Canada. Over 24 aircraft are on display, as well as 58 aeronautical engine. [Cite web|url=http://www.asmac.ab.ca/html/aircraft.html|title=Museum aircraft collection|author=Aerospace Museum|accessdate=2008-09-15] A section details the Canadian space programs. Archives containing documents about aeronautics are also located on the premises.

ee also

*List of attractions and landmarks in Calgary

References

External links

* [http://www.asmac.ab.ca/ Aero Space Museum] - official website

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