Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba
Address: 300 Commonwealth Way, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5, Canada
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is Canada’s only Air Museum dedicated solely to those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the 1939-1945 War. Explore this museum showcasing aircraft, displays of navigation, pilot, bombardier, ground crew and transport equipment, various artifacts.
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATP) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded and operated by volunteers.
This museum, a National Historic Site, is one of only six designated Manitoba Signature Museums and a Manitoba Star Attraction.
Aircrew personnel from Australia, New Zealand, England and Canada were all trained here. Canada was chosen as the training country because of its preferable climate and the fact it was far from the dangers of enemy activity.
Summer Hours (May 1-September 30)
10 am to 4 pm ~ Seven Days a Week
Winter Hours (October 1-April 30)
1 pm to 4 pm ~ Seven Days a Week
Admission :
- Adults: $10.00
- Youth (6-17): $5.00
- Under 6 : free
- Current Military/Veterans/University/College (with ID): $5.00
- Family rate: $25.00
- $4.00 per student for school groups, Minimum price for tours: $25.00 (Bus driver and one supervisor per ten students free. Supervisors must participate in the tour.)
- Admission to the RCAF WWII Memorial Wall is always free.
For more information please visit www.airmuseum.ca
