Welcome to Prairie Aviation Museum

'Inspiring generations to accomplish things that may at first appear impossible.

PAM’s objectives are met with the following Statement of Purpose:

• To create an environment in which to learn about the contributions of aviation to our community and nation, by those who persevered
• To broaden the scope and structure of the Prairie Aviation Museum spanning over 100 years    of flight
• To collect, preserve, and display aircraft and related items, keeping alive the story of flight
• To have our visitors feel educated, entertained, and inspired

Admission Information

Museum Hours
Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday through Saturday:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed on Thanksgiving , Christmas and New Years day)

Museum Admission
Adults: $4
Children 6-11: $2
5 and under: FREE Members: FREE

The Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 East Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704

Phone: 309-663-7632   Fax: 309-663-8411

What is going on around the Museum?


August 30PAM Fundraiser Dinner
September 8Annual Membership Meeting
7PM at the CLC
September 20A Day At The Airport
October 25PAM Fundraiser Dinner
November 22PAM Fundraiser Dinner



Prairie Aviation Museum
August/September Logbook

The August/September Logbook is now on line for your viewing pleasure.  View previous Logbooks by clicking here.

Volunteer Your Time
Volunteer Your Time

The growth of the Museum depends on members willing to volunteer their time. Please visit the Volunteer section for more information.

Bell AH-1J SeaCobra
A Day At The Airport

The second annual “Day at The Airport” will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00AM until 5:00PM on the ramp area between Image Air and the CLC. If you would like to volunteer please call the museum and leave your contact information with the host. For up to date information on activities at the ADAA event visit the website at; http://adayattheairport.org

Voulunteer Your Time

The Museum’s growth depends upon members willing to volunteer their time and energy to work projects. Although membership does not automatically bring a working commitment, there are opportunities to get involved in many areas of work and service, whatever your interests might be.

Challenger Learning Center

Our mission is to create a scientifically Challenger Learning Centerliterate population that can thrive in a world increasingly driven by information and technology. Our vision for the future is a global community where students command their own destinies by developing skills in decision making, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. 

Image Air

Image Air, the neighboring FBO to the Museum has been a long time supporter of the Museum. Please visit Image Air for your aviation needs.

Image Air offers you the best selection of quality products and services.  We are an Exxon Avitat Center, offering  a wide variety of aircraft products, as well as a complete range of flight planning services. If you need a quick turn, call ahead on 122.95 and let us know