NATIONAL SOARING MUSEUM

ELMIRA, NY

The National Soaring Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of motorless flight. Located in Elmira, New York, the museum is home to one of the largest collections of gliders and sailplanes in the world. The museum’s exhibits showcase the history of soaring, from the Wright Brothers’ early experiments to the modern era of high-performance gliders.

The museum’s most impressive exhibit is the “Sailplane Hall of Fame,” which features over 70 soaring legends and the aircraft they flew. Visitors can see up close the planes that set world records, won championships, and played a significant role in the development of motorless flight. The museum also offers interactive exhibits and a flight simulator that allows visitors to experience the thrill of soaring.

The National Soaring Museum is housed in a modern building that provides stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys—the perfect backdrop for a museum dedicated to the art of soaring. The museum is open year-round and hosts special events throughout the year, including the annual Vintage Sailplane Meet and the SSA Convention.

Overall, the National Soaring Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of aviation or the art of soaring. With its impressive collection of aircraft, interactive exhibits, and stunning location, it’s a museum that’s sure to inspire and educate visitors of all ages.

NATIONAL SOARING MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELMIRA NY. US MID #8403601338

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 333,954 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 6077343128
• website: www.soaringmuseum.org

NATIONAL SOARING MUSEUM INC
51 SOARING HILL DR
ELMIRA
NY
14903-9204

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