American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, West Chester

About American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center in West Chester houses one of the world's largest collections of rotorcraft, dedicated to the history of rotary flight. Visitors explore exhibits featuring well-preserved rotary-wing aircraft and engage with multi-sensory activities that showcase the wonders of vertical flight. Many aircraft on display allow guests to climb inside and experience what piloting a helicopter feels like. The museum combines exciting and immersive exhibits with educational programming suitable for aviation enthusiasts and visitors of all ages. Group tours are available by appointment on weekdays for parties of ten or more people. The facility operates Thursday through Saturday mornings until evening and Sunday afternoons, with last admission in the early afternoon. The museum welcomes families seeking hands-on learning about aviation history.