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The Virginia Aviation Museum is a division of the Science Museum of Virginia. This shrine to the "Golden Age of Aviation" enhances the Science Museum's aerospace exhibits with its extensive collection of vintage flying machines. You'll see Captain Dick Merrill's 1930s open cockpit mail plane; a special exhibit on Virginia's legendary Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his Stars and Stripes; the first American scientific research aircraft to fly in Antarctica; and a classic 1929 Ford Tri-motor.

Location: 5701 Huntsman Rd, Sandston Virginia Telephone 804-236-3622

Other Transportation nearby:
(Williamsburg) America's Railroads on Parade
(Richmond) Annabell Lee Riverboat Cruises
(Blackstone) Blackstone Aaf Municipal Airport
(Richmond) Eagle Cruises
(Gloucester) Francis J Mellar Field Airport
(Richmond/ashland) Hanover County Municipal Airport

03/29 Coming to The Sandston area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Annapolis MD June9 View the juried works of 200 of the regions’ best artists and craftsmen. Sample wines from over 25 Maryland wineries in our expanded wine pavilions. Purchase a bottle of wine and relax while listening to smooth jazz all day long.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.