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Amazing experience. My kids love planes, flying. The video shown at the beginning of the tour was very informative. I came to know about this museum last minute while on a short trip to the area to mainly visit Watkins Glen. Otherwise, I would have booked the ride. We didn't know we were staying/visiting historic town where the gliders were trained during WWII until we visited this museum. Loved the gift shop. My kids wanted to buy more, but we managed to stop them on tshirts, pens, and a few airplane models. The staff was very kind and friendly. It is very well kept and clean. The ticket is just $10 for adults and $5 for kids, which you can pay when you arrive.
SamArt Henna Contour
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The museum is at Harris Hill which is a historical soaring location and the museum is good and informative. I went in November, so there were no flight operations at that time, and although reflected in the rating, I didn't visit at the best time. A better time may be May to September, but I am glad the museum was open and we had it pretty much to ourselves. The museum is focused on soaring and gliders, and is very good in that regard. I think that it would warrant another star if visited while they are launching gliders.
Todd Mackey
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Attended a wonderful quilt show here, with the added bonus of museum entry. What a beautiful place! The displays that we saw were clever and very interesting. We will go back on a regular day to get the full museum experience, since, of course, many of the displays were covered with quilts. 😆The views from the building were phenomenal, and the cute gift shop had a variety of fun stuff, albeit pricey. There were even picnic tables outside to sit and enjoy the view. A great place to spend an afternoon. 😃
L Stowe
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There only three glider museums across the U.S., this one is the only one in the Eastern United States. Aviation museums are always great, but there’s something about this museum that’s just therapeutic. Once you step inside, you’re met with a very quiet atmosphere. The silence is very calming which matches the silence that gliders produce (since they have no engine). Even if you’re not into aircraft, if you just need a place to relax and sit down, this is a great place for that.
Noah Fargo
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There's a great display of vintage gliders. The video was interesting about the history of gliders. You can tour the restoration room with vintage gliders they are working on. Neat wood full size model of a motorcycle. They have a WW2 United States military glider. I am only sorry I didn't have time this trip for a glider ride cost for ride 140.00 or 200.00. Museum cost 8.00 seniors 9.00 otherwise for adults.
Moving on with Old man river
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What a day! Took my first glider ride to 3000 feet and toured the museum and shop. So much fun and great people! Going to send my wife and my father up in a glider and into the museum. Highly recommend this to everyone! Thanks for all the hard work that goes into this place, I can tell that it is a labor of love. Glad my wife surprised me with this experience
Matt Marsh
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Address
51 Soaring Hill Dr, Elmira, NY 14903
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(607) 734-3128
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Website
soaringmuseum.org
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The National Soaring Museum is an aviation museum whose stated aim is to preserve the history of motorless flight. It is located on top of Harris Hill near Elmira, New York, United States. The NSM is the Soaring Society of America's official repository.
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