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vintage aircraft collection

Museum is Now Open for Tours

The history of aviation is rich and varied, starting with the Wright brothers in 1903 leading to the supersonic, advanced fighter jets of today. We focus our museum on a subset of aviation history, classic civilian aircraft from the 20th century, with an emphasis on the pre-WWII era.

These are not just airplanes in a building. These classic planes are beautiful examples of the merging of art and engineering. In our collection we display examples of what we feel is the pinnacle of civilian airplane design. You need to see these works of aviation art in person to appreciate them. We restore our aircraft to their original glory, with no plastics or phillips screws, and all our planes can still fly.

Art Takes Flight at the Vintage Aero Museum

October 31, 2026

We’re pleased to welcome Peninsula Art League back to the Vintage Aero Museum for its 24th National Fine Art Show, November 14 through December 2, 2026. Come explore the exhibition... Read more »...

We Are A Museum

The Gig Harbor Antique Aircraft Museum (formerly Pt. Fosdick Antique Airplane Hangar) is dedicated to restoring antique airplanes to their original glory and inspiring future generations of aviation enthusiasts. Our museum is a culmination of research, experience and lots of hard work, bringing aviation history to the public through these restored craft. Stop in and view the collection during our public hours or schedule a group tour after hours. We can also include in our group tours a special behind-the-scenes tour of our restoration center.

We Are An Event Space

Our facility is a flexible event space which can hold large and small events. You can add interest to your event when we feature some of our historic aircraft and vehicles. In addition to the historic aircraft, our amenities include state-of-the-art projection screens with an in-house video projector and a built-in surround sound audio system. There is no other event space like it in the Tacoma and Gig Harbor area. Read more about our Event Space Facility.

Aero Museum News

Local Aviation Students Explore Career Opportunities at the Vintage Aero Museum

Posted on October 31, 2026

On Thursday, October 22, the Vintage Aero Museum hosted the Peninsula School District’s Aviation Academy for its Professional Aviation Panel, bringing students together with people working across the aviation industry. The event reflects a growing priority for our museum: encouraging...

Elevate Speaker Series Takes Flight at the Vintage Aero Museum

Posted on August 11, 2026

The Elevate Speaker Series brings together an exceptional lineup of aviation voices at the Vintage Aero Museum for an evening focused on careers in aviation, real-world pathways into the industry, and the opportunities ahead for Peninsula students inspired by flight....

Taking Flight with Blue Star Museums: Free Summer Admission for Military Families!

Posted on May 14, 2026

Here at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, we believe that aviation history is something meant to be shared. That is why, as a newly minted non-profit organization, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are officially a 2026...

A New Chapter for the Museum: Nonprofit Status

Posted on April 08, 2026

After years of effort, we’re proud to share a major milestone: the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum is now officially a nonprofit.Effective date: 04/02/2026. This new chapter helps ensure we can keep doing what we love, preserving and sharing the...

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