Aero Museum News

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 Blue Star Museum! Starting on Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May...

A New Chapter for the Museum: Nonprofit Status

Posted on April 8, 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 story of aviation with our community, visitors, students, and future...

Art Takes Flight at the Vintage Aero Museum

Posted on November 3, 2025

We’re proud to host, and sponsor, the Peninsula Art League’s 23rd National Fine Art Show at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum. This juried exhibition showcases outstanding artists from across the country in an unforgettable setting among our historic aircraft. Event at-a-glance Dates (Public Exhibition): November 15–December 3, 2025 Days/Hours:...

History Takes Flight: the World’s Last Flying Alliance Argo

Posted on September 27, 2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest, and possibly rarest, artifact: the 1929 Alliance Argo, the only one of its kind still taking to the skies today. This extraordinary aircraft represents a missing chapter in aviation history and stands as living proof of the spirit, innovation,...