Historic aircraft and automobile museum

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

About 3.8 road miles from the depot; allow roughly 10 minutes

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum presents historic aircraft, automobiles and transportation artifacts about 3.8 road miles from the Hood River depot.

The place

About Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

WAAAM displays antique aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles and related transportation artifacts in more than 100,000 square feet of museum space. Its collection reflects founder Terry Brandt's effort to preserve operating and restorable machinery.

The founder selected and donated the initial collection in 2006, and the museum opened September 7, 2007. Later expansions increased display space, but dated photographs cannot establish today's object placement or aisle conditions.

The museum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and closes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Current 2026 admission tiers differ by age and status, so use the official rates page.

AccessibleGorge provides a useful access profile dated April 12, 2023. Treat every entrance, route, restroom, seating and parking detail as dated guidance to reconfirm, and do not infer a service-animal policy.

What stands out

Explore historic aircraft

Compare early and unusual aircraft while treating each photograph as dated display context.

Walk the automobile collection

See antique and specialty vehicles across a large museum footprint.

Check the live events calendar

Use the official calendar to determine whether a demonstration or program aligns with the visit.

Confirm a specific access route

Use the 2023 profile as a question list and verify present-day conditions directly.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Mount Hood Railroad trip

WAAAM ranks first about 3.8 road miles and roughly 10 minutes from the depot. It is large enough for a separate visit, so leave a substantial buffer around railroad check-in and do not assume a quick gallery stop.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • HoursOpen daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
  • 2026 adult and senior admission$25 adult; $23 senior; $23 veteran; $17 active military.
  • 2026 youth admission$12 ages 5-18; children 4 and under free; members free.
  • Visit scaleMore than 100,000 square feet of displays makes this a substantial independent museum visit.
  • EventsUse the current official calendar for action days and other programs; do not infer recurrence from an older listing.
  • AccessibilityThe detailed external access profile is dated April 12, 2023. Reconfirm route, parking, restroom, seating and entrance details directly.
  • AnimalsThe reviewed official pages did not support a dependable pet or service-animal statement; ask the museum rather than infer one.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When is WAAAM open?

The museum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and closes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

How much is 2026 admission?

Adults are $25, seniors and veterans $23, active military $17, ages 5-18 $12, and children 4 and under and members are free.

How large is the museum?

Current official material describes more than 100,000 square feet of display space. Plan a substantial visit.

When did WAAAM open?

Founder Terry Brandt selected and donated the initial collection in 2006, and the museum opened September 7, 2007.

Is the museum wheelchair-accessible?

A detailed AccessibleGorge profile exists but is dated April 12, 2023. Reconfirm the exact entrance, parking, route, restroom and seating details needed.

Are pets or service animals allowed?

The reviewed official pages did not support a dependable policy statement. Contact the museum rather than infer one.

Do the photos show today's display layout?

No. The four independent images document collection objects and an earlier gallery arrangement; they do not prove current placement, barriers, aisles or operating condition.

How far is WAAAM from Mount Hood Railroad?

It is about 3.8 road miles and roughly 10 minutes from the Hood River depot.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.