The North Atlantic Aviation Museum is conveniently located on the Trans Canada Highway, in the town of Gander, NL. The property is located immediately adjacent (and connected by walking trail) to the Tourist Information Center.
North Atlantic Aviation Museum opened its doors in 1996, and is dedicated to preserving and presenting stories and artifacts highlighting Gander’s role in the development of Trans Atlantic Aviation.
In the spring of 2012, the museum completed extensive interior renovations, creating a modern and professional exhibit, with engaging multimedia displays and a brand new flight simulator.
The exhibit, covering the time period from 1935 to 2001, provides a rich narrative of Gander’s short but fascinating history.
Learn about Gander’s role as an important strategic base during WWII, how the town earned the nickname “Crossroads of the World”, why Gander was known throughout the Eastern Bloc, and finally hear the story of Gander’s unexpected role, in the days following 9/11.
The Town of Gander
Gander has been a bustling aviation town since its beginnings! Starting as an airport for people and mail delivery, it quickly progressed into a military airport and community during WWII, ferrying thousands of aircraft to the war effort. Post war, Gander became a cosmopolitan crossroads attracting all transatlantic flights for fuel refills and any person travelling the great circle route! Nowadays, it functions as a hotspot for domestic flight. Gander has played a significant role in the growth and development of flight, air traffic control, and the Come from Aways on 9/11.
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Winter Hours : Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Summer Hours (June 1st): Mon – Sun 9am – 7pm
Periodic closures will be posted
NAAM is located along the side of the Trans Canada Highway where it runs through Gander, NL. Being the main highway on the island, it’s a hard spot to miss. It is number 135 on the TCH and rests just across the road from A&W and next door to the visitor’s center.
Adults – $10.00
Seniors(61+) – $9.00
Youth (5-18)- $9.00
Student(19+)- $9.00
Military/Veteran – $8.00
Children 5 and under – FREE
1 parent and 2 or more kids (6-18) – $25.00
2 parents and 2 or more kids (6-18) – $30.00
Corporate Membership, Annual – $125.00
Corporate Membership, Life – $2,000.00
Family Membership, Annual – $50.00
Family Membership, Life – $300.00
Individual Membership, Annual – $25.00
Individual Membership, life – $200.00
All prices are before tax.
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including automatic doors, wheelchair accessible bathroom stalls, and displays placed in a way to provide the most access possible. The building is all one level, with no stairs for entering the building or while inside.
NAAM is a self guided museum with a check in desk located at the front. Once you’ve entered and paid your admission fee, you are free to roam and take in the displays at your own leisure. Our staff is available for bus tours and group events to provide an introduction speech about the content of the museum and how to tour the displays in a timeline layout to get the best explanation of aviation in the North Atlantic. Staff will be available for any questions visitors may have. To book a private event, please contact the museum by phone or email so our staff may facilitate accommodations.
We want you to be part of our museums, experience its beauty and this is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museums visitors experience.