OREGON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

EUGENE, OR

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The Oregon Air and Space Museum is located in Eugene, Oregon, and is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation and space exploration. The museum features a collection of vintage aircraft and space artifacts, including a replica of the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, a B-17 bomber, and a Titan missile.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that showcase the evolution of aviation technology and the contributions of Oregon's aviation pioneers. The museum also features interactive displays and educational programs for visitors of all ages.

The Oregon Air and Space Museum is housed in a historic hangar at the Eugene Airport, which was built in 1943 as a training facility for World War II pilots. The hangar has been restored and renovated to serve as a museum space, and visitors can view the aircraft on display inside.

The museum is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, and admission is free. It is operated by a nonprofit organization that relies on donations and volunteer support to maintain and expand the collection. The Oregon Air and Space Museum is a unique destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of flight and space exploration.

OREGON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EUGENE OR. US MID #8404100578

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 30,517 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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OREGON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM INC
90377 BOEING DR
EUGENE
OR
97402-9536

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MID # 8404100578
Name OREGON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name OREGON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943069551
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 34,236
REVENUE 30,517
LAT/LONG 44.114463, -123.212199
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 039
US Census Tract: 001001
US Census Block: 2018