American Helicopter Museum

The American Helicopter Museum is a fantastic destination for all ages, offering hands-on fun and fascinating education. When you arrive, we recommend asking one of the friendly volunteers to start your visit in the theater, where you can watch informative videos explaining how helicopters work. If you're visiting with children, be sure to catch the kid-friendly feature starring Chipper the Chopper—a delightful introduction to aviation for young minds. After the movie, exploring the museum becomes even more exciting with a better understanding of helicopter mechanics. We had a blast trying out the stubby helicopter, experimenting with the rotor blades to see how they control movement—forward, backward, sideways, or even hovering in place. Many of the helicopters on display are open and accessible, allowing visitors to climb inside, explore the controls, and pretend to pilot their own aircraft. The museum also showcases a wide range of historic and modern military helicopters, including an iconic Korean War-era MASH helicopter* on display. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a fun and educational outing, we highly recommend visiting the American Helicopter Museum when you're in or around West Chester, PA. And don’t miss the chance to revisit the stubby helicopter after watching the Chipper movie—you’ll appreciate how the rotor blades influence direction, lift, and torque, making flight possible in all directions—even upside down! 

1220 American Boulevard West Chester, PA (610) 436-9600