The 'Empire State Aerosciences Museum' (commonly referred to as 'ESAM') is a
non-profit museum which strives to "educate, entertain and excite with experiences in air and space.” Established in
1984 and chartered by the
New York State Department of Education, the museum is located on 27 acres of land on the western perimeter of the
Schenectady County Airport in
Glenville,
New York.
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ESAM sponsors an annual
air show at the Schenectady Airport.
Exhibits
The museum has a collection of several aircraft outside of the main building, including:
F-14A Tomcat,
A-6E Intruder,
A-4F Skyhawk II,
F-4D Phantom II,
F-101F "Voodoo,"
F-105G "Wild Weasel,”
Huey helicopter, Russian
MiG-17F and
MiG-21,
A-10 "Warthog,"
A-7E Corsair II and
F-84F Thunderstreak.
The main galleries contain more fragile aircraft, detailed models, artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs. Other exhibits include the
Amelia Earhart Exhibit, the DePischoff "flying motorcycle," and a 32' scale model of the Japanese
aircraft carrier "Akagi." There are also several interactive displays. In addition, the museum houses a Restoration Center which treats aircraft in various stages of restoration.
Research Library
The museum contains an extensive collection of aviation-related material.
Empire State Aviation Hall of Fame
The Empire State Aviation Hall of Fame, located on museum grounds, recognizes the contributions made by
New York State aviation pioneers.
Hours and prices
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Sundays from 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Private tours are available by request. Admission costs $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for senior citizens and military personnel, and $2.00 for children aged 6 to 16. Those under six are admitted free of charge. The museum has a
virtual reality ride that costs $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for children in addition to the admission charge.
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References
1. http://www.esam.org/content.php?menu=About
2. http://www.esam.org/content.php?menu=Visit
External Links
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Official Website
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Aviation Enthusiast: ESAM info and reviews
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