Press Releases
For immediate release
11 September 2006
Fall Programs and Hours at the Canada Aviation Museum
Ottawa—After Labour Day, the Canada Aviation Museum will change over to fall/winter hours of operation. The new hours are: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of holidays and the Christmas and March break periods.
Feature
Flights over the Capital!
Until Fall 2006
Experience flight on board a historic de Havilland Canada Chipmunk or a Cessna 172. Soar over Canada’s National Capital Region—a great photo opportunity and gift idea.
Information: 613-993-2010
New Storage Wing Tours
Until Fall 2006
Our brand new Storage Wing is open for business! Guided tours of the new 8,200 square-meters structure will be offered from Wednesday to Sunday. Additional
fees are applied.
Information: 613-993-2010
Workshops and Programs
Sky Stuff
Thursdays
For one hour each week children ages 2 to 5 are treated to a fun filled skyward adventure featuring storytelling, games, crafts and playful activities. Each week a different aviation theme is explored. Each session, offered mornings and afternoons, lasts five weeks and costs just $27. Sessions begin in September and run until May. Visit our “Workshops for Kids” section for a list of dates and themes.
Advanced registration is required: 613-993-4264
Birthday Parties
Year Round
Let us fly around and do the work for you! We offer exciting Birthday Parties themes for young aviators from toddlers to teens. Choose from three themes: Airmail Delivery, Ready for Takeoff or Crazy for Jets. Visit our “Birthday Parties” section for details and prices.
Information: 613-993-4264
Coming Soon
Battle of Britain
September 17 2006
Each year veterans who participated in this important Second World War battle gather to remember and commemorate this historic event. Join them at the Museum for this special annual ceremony, including a special flypast salute. Complimentary shuttle service provided from Codd’s Road.
Admission free until 1:00 p.m.
Canadian Wings—Aviation Art
October 2006 to April 2007
To celebrate the publication of the Canada Aviation Museum’s new book, Canadian Wings, the fourteen works of art from the Museum’s collection featured in the book will be on display for a special, up-close, viewing opportunity.
The Canada Aviation Museum, is Canada’s best aviation museum with an internationally renown aeronautical collection. The Museum is located at the intersection of the Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways. Admission is $6 adults; $5 for students; $5 for seniors; and $3 for children 4-15; free for children under 4. A family pass is $14. Free parking. OC Transpo bus #129 Rockcliffe also goes to the Museum.
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General information:
613 993-2010 or 1 800 463-2038
Media Contact:
Roxanne Longpré
Communications & Marketing: 613 991-3834 or