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Mid Atlantic Air Museum
1054 Arnold Rd, Reading, PA 19605, United States
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Ar
Review №1

Was there for the Make America Great Again, Donald J Trump for president 2020 Rally

Vi
Review №2

There is an amazing and rare Curtiss P40 Warhawk. It is strongly suggest to visit.

Da
Review №3

Came here for the annual WWII reenactment. Once in a life time experience. This airport itself is very nice as well. It has air museum and air shows. I fly in from Savannah GA to attend the WWII reenactment. But Ill definitely come more often if I lives nearby.

EL
Review №4

Saw the president in person during his visit to Pennsylvania, it was Awesome.

Mi
Review №5

Was here for the WW2 weekend. Great show! The only problem is the crowd management could be better. We waited in line too long, both arriving and leaving.

ch
Review №6

Awesome time at the airshow! A friend and I flew his 140 in and had a great time. Saw several reenactments and learned a ton. Very comprehensive show. Will be going again next for sure!

Jo
Review №7

Great experience, so much to do and learn. The renactors and staff are very knowledgeable and very accommodating.

Jo
Review №8

Any chance to walk through history where heros and giants prevailed is a wonderful time!!!!

Al
Review №9

Great aviation museum, the tour guide Billy was amazing to over everyting and give all the history and facts about the airplanes...

St
Review №10

Great rally for the President! 45

mi
Review №11

It was nice. Its a small airport that has a lot of historical aircraft. They put on a reenactment for World War II. Every year in the first weekend of June.

ig
Review №12

A wonderful museum that shows not only the different aircraft of the WWII era but also stores some other incredible finds, including a one of only four P-61B Black Widows left in the world.

Re
Review №13

Very amazing experience! Extremely informative! Our tour guide, Ron was awesome!!

Ca
Review №14

I had an awesome time for my birthday at the airshow. I am a first time attendee.

Ma
Review №15

WWII Weekend was amazing! So many awesome things to see! My only suggestion would be to put bleachers over where the reenactment takes place to give the spectators a better chance to see. It is hard to look over everyones heads to get a good view.

Do
Review №16

Most amazing place with best airplanes reenactment and more WWII Stuff ..

Ja
Review №17

A great place to visit and enjoy.

Jo
Review №18

I went for the airshow, and I have to say its one of the nicest ones of been to. Im definitely going next year.

Wi
Review №19

Great place for their WWII weekend. Lots to look at and a good air show featuring vintage planes.

Se
Review №20

Amazing ww2 airshow

Lu
Review №21

The WWII weekend is epic! It takes you right back to the 40s.

R.
Review №22

Loved it! Thanks to the many volunteers!

Da
Review №23

I had such a good time. Everyone should stop by there.

Lu
Review №24

WWII weekend is a great opportunity to experience a WWII atmosphere and meet those who lived it.

Aw
Review №25

Awesome place for the Reading Air Show, though the museum itself is rather small. Still, a fun time for WWII enthusiasts

Ja
Review №26

Phenomenal place. WWII heritage weekend was incredible. Everyone should try to visit.

Bi
Review №27

Was there for 2019 airshow and WWII re-enactment. Great airshow and displays.

Th
Review №28

Lots to see, do & learn! The renactments are amazing, the battles are really cool & learning about the history of everything is awesome...Unfortunately youre exposed to all of the elements & you risk, sunburn, heartstroke, & dehydration. Be careful & drink a lot of water, wear sunblock, & protect yourself.

To
Review №29

World War II weekend. An awesome event!

Po
Review №30

Love coming here for the WWII Airshow. I’ve gone every single year since I was little. It’s just always amazing and it gets better every year!

Sa
Review №31

Very interesting... Treasure of American military aviation history... Knowledgeable and friendly tour and support staff!

Ja
Review №32

Fantastic experience. I highly recommend this event to young and old alike. A must see.

Ry
Review №33

Our friends invited my girlfriend and I to the reading air show for WWII reenactment weekend as they were taking part. We had a lot of fun walking around seeing all of the old planes and vehicles. Nearly everyone was dressed up in attire from that era. The people in the village buildings were very nice and talkative.

Jo
Review №34

WW2 weekend was great! Really got me interested in going to future Re-enactments.

Yv
Review №35

They put on an epic event for WWII weekend. If youve never gone, you gotta go.

M
Review №36

Authentic WWII aircraft; fantastic reenactors; terrific, educational displays, and opportunities to board aircraft to explore!

St
Review №37

Love of all aircraft old or newer. In the air or on the ground. The wonder of flying in any aircraft is always a great experience. Have been in aircraft low and slow, high and fast (above Mach one and pulling 6 gs). Been in rotor craft of several types and different types of commercial aircraft. Great thrill rides ever.

Ma
Review №38

I came here just for the museum, was impressed by the amount of planes. The guide was very knowledgeable and took his time explaining all the planes, I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in aviation.

Li
Review №39

Great DDay celebration

Ry
Review №40

They put on a great wwii air show and enactments during the first week of June, what a great time, cant wait until next year

Jo
Review №41

This is a truly cool place to go and see. I have been here a few times just to see the museum and almost every year for WWII weekend. WWII weekend is a absolutely incredible weekend and is a good way to step into the early 1940s. I am glad that this event has grown to what it is and it is great to see the event to continue to grow.

ga
Review №42

This place was awesome!!

Ga
Review №43

I went here for the world war 2 air show. This venue was completely understaffed, the lines were ridiculous. The bathroom line was a half hour, the food line was an hour and change, the bus line to go back was 3 hours.25 bucks for one meal consisting of a hot sandwich fries and a bottle of water.The flea market vendors were cheap garbage. They were all miserable and nobody wanted to talk to you.Bring at least 300 in cash per person and about 2 grand if you want to fly in a plane. Bring shade, and a sitting chair and a pack mule to carry it all.Now for the good news. The volunteers, the singers, the actors and cosplayers were a lot of fun, friendly and had a lot of great historical information. Certainly not museum quality, but awesome none the less. This could be a great time if the planners could handle the massive amounts of people flocking to this event.

we
Review №44

It was absolutely spectacular and a real treat. So much so that people even from from different states like Texas, Connecticut, Iowa, and etc came to get the experience. A place where there is authentic WW2 era military and civilian attire, equipment, and vehicles. Also, you are able to buy some of the stuff, and there are bunch of food trucks/ stands. Just one more thing, its the only museum on the east coast, perhaps in the whole U.S.

To
Review №45

It is a small museum. That being said it is one of the best. The first weekend in June is the WW II weekend. Three days of air show, reenactment and everything 1940s. A must see. Plus the museum is rebuilding a P 61 Black Widow.

Br
Review №46

Absolutely love the WW2 weekend, come every year.

Wi
Review №47

Great place to chat with pilots. Lots of history there

Ra
Review №48

To see WWII planes and equipment in working condition is a great experience. Few of the planes from that period are still fly able. Also a Man that was a Navigator on a B 24 sat near me and got to talk to him, he was 98.

Kr
Review №49

We brought my son to the WW11 weekend, and WOW was it AMAZING! There was so much to see....tons of airplanes, tons of tanks, .... And other awesome stuff too! We had amazing day, and will definitely be back!

R.
Review №50

I was there for a Trump rally!

He
Review №51

For two adults it was $16. Way worth it. Our tour guide, Dave, was informative, funny, and very personable. And they have a museum cat! Interesting and large collection of all kinds of flight crafts.

m_
Review №52

WW II event is very good every summer. Must see when its going on!

St
Review №53

WW2 weekend was nice. Bus aspect could have been better. Parked in lot #6 and had to wait a while, with many other people, for a bus. The lot was opened without notice to the buses.

AN
Review №54

Really cool place. Great air show

Cl
Review №55

WOW! THIS PLACE IS LIKE DISNEY WORLD AS FAR AS RE-ENACTMENT AND AIRSHOWS GO! I love coming here every year. They have so much here to see and experience such as planes, encampments, tanks,guns, french village display with skirmish battle, airshows, vehicle parades, veterans, home front display with home theater setup. I am always learning something new. This is a walking, living museumof WWII. If you love history and are intrigued by anything WWII related this is the place to go. Yes it does get crowded and Saturday is always the busiest but you wont be disappointed with what they have to offer. You must have patience here because of how crowded it gets plus it is usually hot here. If you have a short fuse or get annoyed real easily then you may want to skip this. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!

Jo
Review №56

This show brings history to life. Air Heritages C 47 Luck of the Irish was invited back next year. We are proud of our C47 and grateful to be invited back to the show next year. Thank you all.

Mi
Review №57

If you like WWII stuff this is the place to go for WWII weekend. It is amazing on what is there and what you see. I recommend this for all ages to see.

Er
Review №58

Ive visited ther MAAM both during and not during the WWII show.Focus is mostly on the WWII show. Ive been to several WWII shows, but for the PA/Northeast area its VERY hard to beat!40s era shows! Andrew Sisters, Abbot & Costello, Big Band and MORE ... then all the VIP guests signing books and memorabilia! Then the encampments (US, Russia, China, Britain and Germany). The aircraft (Trainers, Fighters, Bombers, Transports).I hear people complain about the entry price ... but that price gets you FREE parking, FREE transportation to the show, ALL the displays and shows they offer!!!!! There are so many things to look at, people to meet, shows to watch! I think its a great value!The one thing I didnt like and probably not under control of the show, FOOD PRICES! Some vendors did have reasonable prices, some NOT! I of course expect some higher prices, what else is new, but some meals were very high priced, but I guess its up to buyer to pay it or not ... still, it rubs me wrong its even offered at the higher prices.Theres LOTS to check out if you were never there!

ph
Review №59

Im a Tour Guide at MAAM, so my views are no doubt biased. Quite a collect of aircraft and artifacts. Educational and interesting Tour Guides, not to mention how handsome they are!Kidding aside, a unique museum in that there are no ropes or barriers - visitors walk around and under the aircraft.

Er
Review №60

Best air show bring lots of sunblock

Vi
Review №61

World War II weekend has gone downhill. This year I had to park 4 miles away and wait for a shuttle bus. Its faster to walk there than wait for the bus. What I cant understand is why they have cops blocking off a whole road for reenactors and handicapped people. I was able to park in that area every other time I went.

Ro
Review №62

Very nice place. I hope they bring back the air show like we had years ago ....

Ma
Review №63

Great tour, learned so much. Its amazing to get up close to the airplanes.

To
Review №64

D-Day live something amazing!!! Great people atmosphere fantastic. Im short of words

Fr
Review №65

Very interesting historical displays and planes on exhibit. Knowledgeable tour guides.

ph
Review №66

Great experience for the WWII reenactments and the anniversary of D-Day

Ro
Review №67

Our Boy Scout troop goes every year has not disappointed us yet. Large crowds are tough to corral for the parking lot return runs...

Ed
Review №68

The Air Show this year is bigger and better than ever. More aircraft on display, more field layouts (tents, gear, vehicles, re-enactors)....looks like a huge tent city. Bigger crowds, too, but the Air Show staff handled everything very well.

Ni
Review №69

Excellent collection of aircraft, plus uniforms, models, and other items. They really make the most of the space they have, plus theres interesting on-site restoration work in progress. Best part was the guided tour. Merlin seemingly knew everything about every piece of the collection and was happy to answer questions. I spent over two hours there and left only because I had an appointment elsewhere. I will visit again the next time Im in the area.

Mi
Review №70

The World Ear 2 weekend is a must to see. It makes you feel like you are back in time.

De
Review №71

Visited for WW2 show, it was amazing. I would recommend it for everyone! The museum is an absolute must see!

Ke
Review №72

Great facility. Its wonderful that the past is kept alive! World War II days in June is an absolute mist see for all ages.

St
Review №73

Great WW II event. A must see!!

J.
Review №74

2019 Airshow was amazing! Well organized, and tons to see.

Ti
Review №75

Awesome time!

Je
Review №76

We always have a great time at the WWII weekend. Cant wait for the coming years

Ja
Review №77

The best, most important event to go to.... appreciating freedom every day!

Go
Review №78

GREAT place to visit on special event and show weekends, like W.W. II Weekend the first full weekend in June.

He
Review №79

A great place to spend an afternoon. We love history and learning about the past, and getting to see the planes up close is so wonderful. The staff was so kind and courteous and the tour was really great. Would love to go back during their summer weekend where they put in an air show.

Ro
Review №80

Always a great time. You truly get to see history alive

Je
Review №81

So impressed. Admission is pricey. Next year Ill have to remember to get tickets in advance.

Ro
Review №82

Great but needs to put up tents with seats in areas for shade for most visitors are over middle age.

Ca
Review №83

The WWII weekend is a must for everything WWII.

Al
Review №84

Real flying antique ww2 airplanes, you can get up close to everything.For a few hundred bucks one can fly in them. Thousands of military & home front reenactors camped from all over the world. Lots of ladies 1940s fashions . Vintage& military clothing available in the huge vendor area,so you can participate too.

Am
Review №85

World War II Weekend is the best! We go every year.

Ra
Review №86

Fantastic airworthy World War 2 Aircraft, interesting reenactors of varying authenticity, curio vendors, food vendors, BUT the Museum apparently charges World War 2 veterans an admission fee. Parking was unpaved and can in the frequent June rains, become an undrivable quagmire. Easy to find from the main highway, however follow signs diligently, or (as a visitor) get lost quickly! ***

Jo
Review №87

This was the best day ever I will be doing this every year God bless America

Ja
Review №88

AMAZING amount of activity during W W 2 weekend. Food is expensive and have long lines. Poor handicapped facilities.

Mi
Review №89

It was great to watch the aircraft takeoff and walk around to see the various aircraft at the museum.

Ja
Review №90

I flew in to RDG to visit the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. taxied to the museum after landing parked off to the side of the main hanger doors (no parking fee). I went inside and was greeted by Fred for a tour of the hanger which had many aircraft. Inside most of the aircraft were air worthy and in good condition. Fred gave a fantastic tour and was very knowledgeable of WW2 aircraft and I would recommend visiting to others.

Jo
Review №91

Great place to see World War II history

Ed
Review №92

The WWII airshow was amazing! Visiting all the different nations represented is a great walk through history. The passion of the actors and knowledge by the owners of the equipment displayed made it a very enjoyable day!

Jo
Review №93

A great time for anybody interested in war history or aviation. Engaging re enactors, air shows, demonstrations, live music, and vendors. Just make sure to wear comfy walking shoes and bring some water, the venue is an actual airfield so there is a lot of ground to cover and the heat can be stifling at times. Still a great fun for the whole family.

An
Review №94

Always an experience during the WWII weekend. We go every year. Fun and educational.

Jo
Review №95

Lot to see great place to visit and in need of more volunteers to help work on the planes i was told

Da
Review №96

Best weekend ever if you love history and you passion about it its right place for you i love it 5 stars from me you guys deserve

An
Review №97

They have an awesome WWII reenactment on the anniversary of D Day every year It is. a must see.

vi
Review №98

Plenty to look at, once a year they have a WWII weekend thats always great.

jo
Review №99

WWII Weekend . Great show !

Wi
Review №100

Great place, WWII weekend is great only comment I have, no discount for the elderly, active or retired military.

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  • Address:1054 Arnold Rd, Reading, PA 19605, United States
  • Site:http://maam.org/
  • Phone:+1 610-372-7333
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30am–4pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–4pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9:30am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9:30am–4pm
  • Sunday:9:30am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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