The Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum was established to preserve history, and educate youth and the general public, about the significant contributions made to our country by winged and wheeled vehicles.
Our Mission: - Educate, Inspire, Entertain
  • Create an environment  reminiscent of the early airfield.
  • Provide and atmosphere friendly to youth that enthuses and educates them about early aviation and gets them in the air.
  • Provide facilities for local and regional activities that relate to historic aviation, automobile, and other modes of transportation.
  • To provide a location to display vintage aircraft, automobiles, and other modes of transportation.
  • To commemorate significant aviation events.
  • Establish aviation workshops and informational programs.
  • Provide a library of historic publications relating to aviation, automotive and other modes of transportation.

The Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum is a wonderful place to visit to visit! The museum campus is a great place for kids of all ages to learn about aviation and automotive history in a close-up way that no other medium can provide. On certain days you can sear, fear, and feel the thunder of vintage airplanes flying overhead. 1920'and 30's automobiles putter around the tarmac and sometimes pass the old fire truck that is giving guest rides around the grounds. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy yourself!

Check out what's new for 2006!

The museum open Saturdays,
May through October,
10am - 1pm.
Watch our website for updates as we approach the 2006 season.

Donations gratefully accepted.
If you have vehicles or items you might wish to donate, you'd like to join, or you'd like to become a financial contributor to the museum, please contact us. Your help and support are most appreciated, and your contributions are tax deductible.

Get involved!
A museum doesn't run by itself. Help is always needed to staff the museum, restore items, create exhibits, and a million other tasks. Please contact us if you can contribute a little of your time to this wonderful endeavor. 

Museum Admission is now FREE!  
We have decided to make museum admission free for all visitors. Our desire is to attract more people to our facility, and it is felt this will be more beneficial in the long run. Please support us by visiting, and by telling your friends about us!
 

May 12th Lindbergh Fundraiser
Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP - Apply Now!
 
Early Cessna and Chevrolet
 
Early Airmail Exhibit

Corbin Baby Ace

 
 
 
Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum - Orth Rd. - PO Box 236  - Poplar Grove, IL 61065  815.547.3115 vintagemuseum@gmail.com      webmaster
Poplar Grove Aviation Education Association, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Corporation  -  Copyright © 2005