Aviation Museum: Old Rhinebeck Aerodome

Old Rhinebeck Aerodome

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Address(1)	Stone Church Rd
Address(2)
City	Rhinebeck
State	New York
Zip	12572-2129
Country	USA
Contact
Phone	845-752-3200
Fax	845-758-6481
Giftshop	Yes

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome presents antique aeroplanes in their natural setting and recaptures the thrill and excitement of old-time flying from the period of 1900 to 1939. Visitors to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome can see outstanding World War I and earlier aircraft in action and watch this colorful era brought back to life amidst the roar of rotary engines and the smell of burnt castor oil. We pride ourselves in flying original aircraft or accurate copies powered with original engines. This attraction is situated in historic Rhinebeck, New York and can be easily reached by car using Taconic State Parkway or the New York Thruway. Parking and picnicking facilities are free. Tour our Air Museum buildings full of vintage aeroplanes, engines, cars, etc. Bring along your cameras - excellent picture and video opportunities.

The Aerodrome is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM May 15 through October. EXCITING AIR SHOWS are held every week-end from mid-June through mid-October. Saturday shows Pioneer and Lindbergh Era. Sunday shows feature World War I aircraft; two different shows. Show time is 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (one performance). The shows commence with a vintage fashion show and parade of antique cars which involve audience participation. Group visits for the airshows can be accommodated with advance reservations. Group tours of the museum are also available (Mon.-Fri.) by prior arrangements. Call the office at 845-752-3200 to set up a visit for your group.

BARNSTORMING RIDES in a 1929 open-cockpit biplane (New Standard D-25) are available before and after the shows. Flights are approximately 15 minutes from start to finish and cost $40.00 per person.

The RHINEBECK AERODROME MUSEUM will continue the lifelong work of Cole Palen, its Founder, to preserve early aviation history. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome performs its world-famous airshows and activities in the tradition of Cole Palen .

The museum is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. Memberships are available and welcome. Members receive a quality newsletter that provides status updates of the Aerodrome's various projects and often takes a look back at the history of the Aerodrome itself. Donations to the museum are also welcome and are tax deductible to the extent provided for by law. It is with pride and pleasure that we share Cole Palen's dream, aviation's rich heritage and its colorful past.

Text courtesy Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

General Information

Hours of operation
May 15 thru Oct: Daily 10:00 - 5:00pm

Airshows
Mid-June thru Mid-October: Weekends 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Museum Admission (weekdays)
Adults: $6.00
Seniors: $5.00
Children (6-10): $2.00
Under 6: Free

Airshow Admission (weekends - includes museum)
Adults: $12.00
Seniors: $10.00
Children (6-10): $5.00
Under 6: Free

Prices subject to change
Exhibits - By Primary role

Aerobatic aircraft - 'AERO'

Stampe SV-4B Serial No: N25sv

Commercial Transport (USA)

Pitcairn PA-7 (Mailwing) Serial No: NC15307

Fighter (Germany)

Fokker D.VII Serial No: n70814

Fokker DR.1 Serial No: n220tp

Fighter (UK)

Sopwith 2F.1 (Camel) Serial No: B6299

Pioneer (Pre WW-I) (France)

Caudron G.III Serial No: c1077

Trainer / Utility Transport (Single Engine) - 'TRAI'

Great Lakes 2T-1 Serial No: nc304y

Trainer / Utility Transport (UK)

Avro 504K Serial No: Unknown

Undesignated Aircraft - '!UND' 1909-1919

Bleriot XI Serial No: Unknown

Nieuport 11 Serial No: 1334

Spad VII Serial No: N8096L

Thomas-Morse S.4B (Scout) Serial No: N74W

Utility Transport (USA)

Fleet Model 16B (Finch II) Serial No: nc666j

[Not yet classified]

ALB-DVA Serial No: n12156

External pages about this museum

http://www.oldrhinebeck.org/

Last updated: 02/14/00.

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