Museum news
Discover the Latest News and Stories from the Alberta Aviation Museum
For Ross McBain, before Canons there were Corsairs
Ross McBain’s Second World War flying experience was akin to a boxer training months for a fight that ends with the first punch.
Albertans knew Ross McBain (1924-2018) as the founder of McBain Camera, the go-to store for camera buffs and professionals since its founding by McBain in 1949. But before cameras, McBain took to the air.
Born in Edmonton in 1924, he took a course in photography in Vancouver and decided to get into the photography business. But before that, in 1943, he and a friend decided they were “missing all the fun” of being in the armed forces.
Science at Edmonton’s Aviation Museum!
By: Al Olsen The aviation museum proudly announces our Theory of Flight programs that connect with Alberta’s grade five and six curriculum featuring Air and Aerodynamics or Flight Units.
Unveiling the Power of Marketing
By: Sarah Svanda (Featured in the September/October 2023 Newsletter) In my new role as the Marketing and Communications professional at the Alberta Aviation Museum, I embarked on a mission
Science at Edmonton’s Aviation Museum!
Science at Edmonton’s Aviation Museum! By: Al Olsen (Featured in the September/October 2023 Newsletter) The aviation museum proudly announces our Theory of Flight programs that connect with Alberta’s grade five
Hangar 14 Update – September 1st, 2023
(Featured in the September/October Newsletter) By: Jean Lauzon Dear Members, With the successful and very busy summer tourism season ending, we are continuing to work with external experts regarding the
A Day in the Life of a Curator
Ryan Lee describes a day in the life of his exhilarating and demanding role as Curator for the Alberta Aviation Museum.