Champaign Aviation Museum, Urbana

About Champaign Aviation Museum

Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana preserves World War II aviation history through restoration projects and exhibits. Visitors explore vintage aircraft, including a B-17 bomber undergoing restoration and a B-25 bomber available for flight experiences. The museum displays over one hundred vintage aircraft and houses exhibits about WWII women pilots, detailing the personal experiences of female aviators who served during the war. The restoration work happens in the hangar, where guests can observe volunteers working on aircraft components, from fuselage sections to 25-foot wing flaps and cockpit frames. The museum also features a Hall of Honor recognizing veterans and their contributions. Educational programs focus on aircraft construction and maintenance techniques alongside combat aviation history. The museum operates as a nonprofit dedicated to honoring veterans while educating visitors about the sacrifices of past generations.