AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM

WEST CHESTER, PA

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The American Helicopter Museum is a unique museum located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and technology of helicopters and other vertical lift aircraft. The museum is housed in a 20,000 square foot facility that features over 35 aircraft exhibits, including helicopters, autogyros, and other vertical lift aircraft.

Visitors to the museum can explore the exhibits and learn about the history of helicopters, including how they have been used in military and civilian applications. The museum also features interactive exhibits, including flight simulators and hands-on displays that allow visitors to get up close and personal with the aircraft.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of historic helicopters, including the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (better known as the "Huey"), the Sikorsky R-4 (the world's first production helicopter), and the Piasecki H-21 (known as the "Flying Banana" due to its unusual shape). The museum also has a collection of autogyros, including the Pitcairn PCA-2 and the Cierva C.30.

The American Helicopter Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in aviation history and technology. Whether you are a helicopter enthusiast or just curious about these fascinating aircraft, the museum offers a unique and informative experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM is a History Museum in WEST CHESTER PA. US MID #8404200737

The museum is classed as HST (History 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: $ 613,247 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM

AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER INC
1226 AMERICAN BLVD
WEST CHESTER
PA
19380-3444

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AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404200737
Name AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER INC
Alternate Name AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232744831
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 664,676
REVENUE 613,247
LAT/LONG 39.99269, -75.57913
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 302703
US Census Block: 1000