- We are wheelchair accessible.
- Leashed pets are permitted on the Museum grounds but not in the buildings.
- Identified service animals are permitted in the Museum buildings.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
- Please do not leave your pets in your vehicle.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the gated property of the BC Aviation Museum. Smoking is permitted outside of the gates, in the parking lot.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children must be supervised at all times. Museum staff and volunteers are not to be asked to supervise children.
Stealing, damaging, altering, concealing or inappropriate use of Museum property is prohibited.
Disruptive or disorderly behavior, including running, yelling, threatening others, or any behavior that infringes on the experience of fellow visitors is prohibited.
Possession of illegal substances and objects is prohibited on Museum property.
Offensive or inappropriate attire is prohibited.
Video recording of Museum programs and commercial photography are not permitted within the Museum, unless authorized by the Executive Director or Museum President.
Entering Museum areas closed to the public and being inside the Museum before or after operating hours is not permitted, unless express permission is given by the Executive Director, Board President, or Administration Manager. Select volunteers and all staff are exempt.
FAQs
- Due to the fragility of our aircraft, many of our aircraft are closed to the public. However, some planes such as the Vickers Viscount and the Convair 580 are accessible with a tour guide, and many of our planes have ramps so that you can see inside.
- We encourage photography in our museum, as long as patrons respect the barriers surrounding our planes and artifacts.
- Professional photography (including wedding and family portraits) and videography MUST be booked and approved in advance.
- We do not have a restaurant on site, however there are snacks and drinks available for purchase in our gift shop. We also highly recommend Mary’s Bleue Moon Café across the street and Dakota Café which is just down the road.
- We offer free onsite parking, with accessibility stalls, on a first come first served basis. We do not offer energized parking or electric charging stations at this time.
- We recommend at least 1.5 hours to walk through the museum.
- We offer free guided tours with our dedicated volunteer-based tour guides; however, you are more than welcome to explore our museum independently. Please be aware that our restoration hangar and some of our aircraft do require guides present for access to be permitted.