Reviews of Bomber Command Museum of Canada (Museum)

Richard Clemens

An Excellent, well organized and very informative museum. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the museum is in an excellent location and stands out well!

Gurpreet Grover

This museum is about the history of Canada during the WW. All the planes and historic items with briefing of canada’s part during the WW. Staff was amazing. Entry is by donation only and is recommended for $20 for the family or $10 for single. Real planes used during WW are kept there and in good shape. Kids love it.

shinigami109

Walked out knowing more about my Great-Uncle than I did going in

Happy Pupusas /Jeidi Cubas

That is owsome place, and the people is very friendly.

Rocky Wallbaum

Amazing displays and stories about Canada's contributions to the bombing campaigns of WW2 especially in Europe.

Anthony Panicker

Awesome museum. Good time to spend. Great planes.

michel caille

Impressive,lots of history about planes & war

Ivy Shi

This is a volunteer run museum that runs on donations. They recommend 20 dollar donations which is small for what you're getting. They have amazing events and a small concession.

Shawn Ginn

Enjoyed walking around and my son loved the flight simulator.

Allan Orr

Best place in the area to see and touch history.

Cam Brinkhurst

A great little museum with lots of Air force relics from world war II and later

William Bryson

Fun trip back in time. Nice coverage of Canada’s military air history. Worth the stop.

Darcy Funk

They have WWII Landcaster bomber nearly restored. Admission is by donation.

Julian Ang

Step back in time, gawk at the incredible Lancaster and read up on history. ????

Calvin Bowlby

Lots of stuff to admire and take you back to the time period when war pilots flew those planes, nice way to spend a few hours.

Josh Sears

It just so happened that an ex-snowbirds Tudor jet was parked outside! Gotta love small towns.

Cindy Salmon

Great place for the family or explore it yourself.

sandy marcus

It was best place to visit.

Kurtis Short

Great spot to stop in, tons of planes, jers, bombers etc

Cathy Oliver

We come here a couple of times a year and are never disappointed. Thanks for all you do to keep the memories of those men alive in our hearts.

Aaron Wyman

Special day when they fired up the b29

Steve

This place is honestly such a great location to see a piece of history! The planes are amazing and it's a great location to bring the entire family!

David Ferguson

Got to see the Lancaster fire up on my birthday. Lots of other neat stuff to see too. The kids enjoyed the park near by and the town in general was very welcoming.

Canuck Slav

Very detailed and informative. Lest We Forget!

Ryan Medernach

Great place to visit. Look for Thomas Lunnin

Angry Bunny Gmail

This was an awesome experience and an important piece of Canadian history! I will be going back

Rob Webster

Great experience.wonderfull display's

nzenga modeste

It us goid fir learning

Albert Splatter

Great place to visit, run by volunteers, so don't be afraid to donate a little extra.

Ken Hill

The museum has one of the few Lancaster Bombers will four running engines.

Rob McKay

Great and in an awesome little town

Miss Tazz

Knowledgeable, very kind people who work & volunteer here !! :) I would highly recommend!

AD Sewards

A must see place to see

Scott Kelman

Interesting and important museum maintained by volunteers. I strongly encourage everyone to visit. Check their website/facebook page for special events such as the Lancaster bomber engine run. Take your kids!

Kirkland Family

Totally wheelchair accessible museum with many cool things to see and interact with. Staff are friendly and full of knowledge. Looking forward to going to a night run up of the Lancaster.

Nicolas Ducret

(Translated) Great ! (Original) Super !

Ryan Poelman

Very informative staff, respectful place and great to learn about the aviation involved in our history.

Olga Nohra

It's an amazing museum with many displays, quite a few of them interactive. They have good wifi that allows you to watch the informative videos on your phone, as well. Staff are friendly and helpful and you can get very close to the planes. Admission is by donation and well worth whatever you can pay. Would definitely recommend. Spend some time in Nanton while you're at the museum.

Erwin Bulaclac

Great place to learn about aircrafts of the great world wars and the men who flew them.

Mariia Khimych

Interesting historical place for all family.

Ed & Dana savage

Very worthwhile stop

Tyson Dahlem

It is a small museum, but it has a surprisingly good collection. The centerpiece is the Lancaster. Being able to go inside a Lancaster is amazing. There is a good collection of engines, including a sectioned Merlin.

Lisa Rodgers

Love this place we were driving through Nanton and had to stop and check it out.

Andre Silva

Amazing experience. Well maintained for a donation only entrance.

David A

Awesome historical place to visit.

Phil Baikie

Excellent spot to spend a few moments

Trevor Lewis

Awesome place, historically accurate and people that are willing to share some stories about the planes that changed the world

Christopher Laundry

Very informative and was so nice being able to take pictures

Erwan Oger

Amazing museum in which you can go into allied airplanes from WWII. Turrets, tail guns, and a fully restored Lancaster bomber you can go into! This is a unique museum experience and worth the hour or so drive from Calgary.

Layla Locs

Enjoy going to their annual anniversary event. It's a really nice place

Dayna Dickens

Nanton is such a cool little town to be home to such an incredible museum! Who could imagine there would be such an important collection of military aircraft, and such moving tributes to Canadian History here in rural Alberta? The museum's collection is managed an incredibly passionate group of volunteers, and everyone of them has a fascinating story to tell. If you can, try to make it out on a day when they are doing an engine run - hearing the deafening roar of the 4 engines running on their restored Lancaster Bomber is something you have to feel to believe. so powerful! I love this place!

Lewis Clarke

Great museum. Highly recommended.

Thierry J.

Excellent place to bring the familly to learn a piece of ww2 aviation history

신명진

It was cool airplane engine starting show

Dan Andersson

(Translated) Cool, well done, magnificent (Original) Coolt, well done, magnificent

Dan Armeneau

If you're into Canadian Aviation history this is a "must see". The Lancaster engine run-up is pretty cool. 6480 total horsepower from 4 V-12 Merlin engines!

Gordon Bleam

The planes they have are great for the everyday visitor or the aviator. Plus you can see & talk with the team actively restoring one. Plus they aren't just sjow pieces but the engines start & run. Tom Cruise would be excited with the rarity & so should you

Brian Speck

We had a most enjoyable self guided tour of this awesome museum. It was unfortunate that a lot of the hands on displays were closed to the general public. All in all this is well worth the stop in southern Alberta. Thanks again to the staff and good luck with the expansion plans.

Jeff B

Very cool place. I especially loved some of the paintings and pictures on the wall and would definitely have bought copies of them if they were available for sale.

Damien Sandoval

Very interesting helpful people

Rob Davies

I drove by this for years before finally stopping in. Some amazing artifacts and stories, in addition to the planes. I have spent several hours reading the displays over a couple visits, and could easily spend that much time again. Well worth stopping.

Khalid Javed

Air craft history

MOISE family

Very nice

Yoni Katsman

Excellent ???? everything is authentic and in working condition.

Marie Wagner

It's a great historical site

Robert Buffett

Bomber...history....no need to say anymore. My little one who 9 loves this place.

Robert Buffett

Bomber...history....no need to say anymore. My little one who 9 loves this place.

James Ellwood

Wonderful learning expierence. Great history of our country.

Josh Bhikoo

Great little gem on the prairies. A short drive south of Calgary and you can see and learn about the Bomber pilot flight training during WWII. Well thought out and displayed aircraft. I felt privileged to walk through these beautiful planes and to read about the history.

Deborah Payne

Informative

Louis Catudal

Little museum but really friendly

Emanuel Neves

Amazing place. They are keeping our history alive, one story at a time. Definitely stop by when they're doing an engine run, which is every few weeks this summer.

Jim Morris

Considerably bigger than it looks from the outside. So much information under one roof. Cost of entry is whatever amount you wish to donate. Super cool place, I highly recommend dropping in!

Jim Mallar

Very interesting spot

Rich Houston

Fantastic place to visit if your a history buff.

James Robinson

Personal stories of Canadians at war. Excellent displays, and friendly staff.

Rob Caissy

It was beautiful. My son and his friend loved it.

Emerson Picklyk

Very nice

Basil Cilantro

A great place to stop if you are interested in ww2 history. What amazes me about this erra is the first flight was in 1903 and 40 years later we were building these machines

Basil Cilantro

A great place to stop if you are interested in ww2 history. What amazes me about this erra is the first flight was in 1903 and 40 years later we were building these machines

Greg Lanz

Genuine history with ties to Alberta. The Lancaster alone is worth the trip

Janine M

Amazing little museum! Lots of interesting information and beautiful display!

Chris Liakos

What a great little museum with some awesome aircraft .

Mo Oishi

This museum is a great bit of World War II history...and a real testament to the dedication of volunteers. Lot's of restored aircraft, including a Lancaster bomber, with clear explanations of the significance of the artifacts. Plus, it offers some personal stories of the flyers who contributed to the war effort. I've visited the museum several times and seen them run the Merlin engines of the Lancaster. It's exhilarating and awesome to hear and feel the power of the engines. If you visit, take time to talk to a volunteer. Those involved in the restoration process often have unique insights into each aircraft.

d.t Creig

Ok

Jessica B

My kids enjoyed the experience.

Belinda Waters

I have driven by this place so many times and never stopped but decided it was a good Canada Day activity. I am so glad we went. If you have a WW2 buff or a plane buff in your mix, what a great gem. I really loved the nose art from the WW2 planes.

Science According to Mr. B.

A must for any aviation buff!

Kayla Mae

My son loves this and so we stop when we are passing through.

Kayla Mae

My son loves this and so we stop when we are passing through.

David Allen

Well set out...

Shahnavaz Vora

One of a kind experience. Staff is so kind and helpful. Felt being a part of something great.

Allan

Great museum showcasing the Canadian contribution and sacrifices to Bomber Command during WW 2 check out their Facebook page for special functions

Edward Morley

Lots of cool history

Maria Sporea

Excellent museum. A lot to learn about the history of the second world war and canadian fighters in aviation.

Maria Sporea

Excellent museum. A lot to learn about the history of the second world war and canadian fighters in aviation.

Vanessa Wilson

First time here and I was supervising an air cadet event. It was a lovely facility with very nice staff. Would enjoy doing the guided tour at some point.

Vanessa Wilson

First time here and I was supervising an air cadet event. It was a lovely facility with very nice staff. Would enjoy doing the guided tour at some point.

Kim W

Guided tours here are amazing, informative and family friendly. The museum is clean and well maintained with very interesting displays. They accomodate large groups easily too. Highly recommend visiting this incredible historical gem!

Duleepa Perera

Memorable location..... it was one of a kind experience. Everyone should experience at least once in their life time......

T. M. Stooke

An essential passers of Southern Alberta and World history.

Scott P

This place is awesome. Lest we forget.

Annalise Meyers

Cool stuff!

Foreverblue

Makes for a great day out if you are a bit of a plane geek. Especially if its on a day where they fire up the Lancaster!

Hargun Gill

Really interesting place

Mike Jay

Had a great day with the family nice to get out of the busy hectic life.

Whitney Strong

We need to honor those who gave their lives to defend our freedom. Interesting exhibits. You can get in the cockpit of a Snowbird or a bomber.

Debbie Houghtaling-Neault

Great exhibit very informative

Mark Powers

Great little museum, lots to read and learn about history of WW2. Lots of hands on things. Cool planes and engines. Easy to find. Ample parking. Clean bathrooms. Admission is based on donation. Great experience for us! We will come back with my dad!

Darryl Walker

awesome place. lots of history to learn, magnificent work done to restore planes

Ted Haney

The Bomber Command Museum is a must visit when travelling through Nanton. The staff are welcoming and well informed. You can stroll through the exhibits at your own pace or go on a pre-scheduled guided tour. The highlight of this museum is their "taxi ready" Lancaster bomber - a workhouse of the Allied Command during WWII. The museum has fitted the bomber with a replica "Bouncy Betty" dam busting bomb. There is also a reasonable number of other historical propeller and jet war planes on display; in various stages of restoration. The interpretive center and information panels are all well done. A very enjoyable stop that can take between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Enjoy learning about the Commonwealth Pilot Training program and Canada's military air force history.

marguerita carter

Worth a visit. This is my second time visiting

Emma Nauffts

My kids love being able to play in the planes and dress up.

kyle lockton

(Translated) Mmmm plans (Original) Mmmm planes

Quinton Flint

Awesome place

Dan Blumel

So much great stuff to see in this local gem.

James Mackay

Awesome place. Child was totally enthralled the airplanes.

Henry A. Saavedra

Cool place

Michelle Beldi

Lots of good information; learned stuff! :)

Bailey Emery

Loved the Lancaster engine run! There was so much packed into this little hanger it was amazing!

Kitty Uhlemann

We stumbled upon this museum while touring the countryside. We spent a couple of hours there. It's a wonderful history lesson and there are many photos and artifacts from the war(s). The stories are personalized so it's interesting and informative at the same time. There are washrooms but I would bring a coffee or water to drink. Good variety of gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.

Alchemist's Fire

Easy stop as you drive through town. Love that they have the bomb bay doors of the Lancaster open, don't see that in displayed planes very often. Didn't go into the museum, just took pics of the planes outside

Justin Daley

Very well written information. Loved getting inside the belly of the Lancaster bomber. Those guys must have had nerves of steel.

Murray Strome

This Museum has the most amazing collection of artifacts related to the aircraft used by the RCAF in wars, especially the Halifax and Lancaster bombers used in WW II. The curator is so knowledgeable and passionate about preserving the important history and sacrifice of the Canadian airmen. Every Canadian who visits southern Alberta should try to take a few hours to see the exhibits here.

Tim Crisall

Well worth the stop. The display of airplanes is of course fantastic and the Lancaster IS the star... Be sure to poke around in the back room where you'll find a bunch of early airplane engines mounted on engine stands and available for a close look. I stop to poke around every time I drive thru Nanton.

Mark Rose

A great military and aviation museum.

Vasily Kandelaki

Careful preserved previous traditions and memories

Vasily Kandelaki

Careful preserved previous traditions and memories

TD Nguyen

A must see.place.

Wally Hubbard

Very good place to learn of the Lancaster bomber, I had family fly the bomber and like to hear the history behind it

Chris Smallman

Awesome

James Mackay

Awesome place. Child was totally enthralled the airplanes.

Richard Ferguson

Really amazing experience. Can't wait to go back.

Miranda Logan

Very well organized museum. To be able to get in the Lancaster was amazing. My Grandad, spoke proudly of working on this type of plane as a mechanic during WWII. He also lost his younger brother whose Lancaster plane went down during the war. I had no idea there was a Bomber Command Memorial with my Great Uncle's name included.

Linda VanWeeteringen

Awesome experience at Bomber Command Museum! We learned so much about the Mosquito...wooden fighter plane....

Robb McMillan

Great bombers, didn't see any fly

Betsy Turner

Always a thrill to see the Lancaster Bomber as well as other vintage aircraft!

David Sisley

Very good aviation history especially during the second world war.

Myles Hamilton

Absolutely must see if you are interested in Canadian aviation heritage, amazing displays, more than you can take in in one visit!

gordon jones

the old airplanes are super cool. The kids quite enjoyed it.

Garrett Kennedy

Very cool. Most weekends through the summer they roll out the bomber and fire up all engines it's just amazing a site. Very interesting stories and personal items on display with many interesting factoids spread about there. It's like walking through a textbook, it's a very interesting experience the way it's set up it's as though Miss Frizzle herself was taking you through the pages of a textbook in Magic School Bus

Patrick LeFort

A truly hidden gem! Stop by and see all the awesome nose art and planes

Lindsay Wilson

Amazing! We got to experience so much today. All volunteer and donation based. Definitely worth the trip, especially on event days like today. They fired up 2 planes and 1 engine, had a show and shine and even had a snowbird you could sit in. Highly recommend.

Sean Mount

Great museum, lots of planes and other items to look at. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend it.

Rob Danberger

Cool spot with park for the kids

Gangarh Baljit

Awesome place for kids

Don P.

Love the engines running

Alfee Ho

We had a short visit here on our way to Lethbridge, so surprised to see those stunning antique fighters were kept so well. No fancy stuff but just plain exhibit. We enjoyed it so much. Make $10@ donation and it's way worth it.

Rob Pearce

Awesome

Jaeson Cardiff

Absolutely worth the drive from Calgary.

Allison

Very cool place, definitely worth checking out. The staff were very knowledgeable friendly. Watching a plane restoration underway was very neat and the restorers are available to speak with which offers great insight into the process. The kids loved the flight simulator and getting to climb into and explore the planes. It was hard getting them to leave!

Grant Shaw

World class facility!

Stacey Renner

A very important part of Alberta's history that not near enough people know about.

Tracy Eriksen

What a fabulous museum. The displays are amazing.

Tracy Eriksen

What a fabulous museum. The displays are amazing.

Kevin Wormald

Sadly it was closed, but worth a visit to pay respect to those whom lost their lives in world war two.

Sparktopian

Amazing place to see what the pilots of the Canadian Airforce flew. The planes in there are beautiful.

josh windle

Great place to go see pieces of modern mechanical history.

Fred Toop

Great place. Lots of displays and stories to help you understand what guys went through. Good number of static displays and lots of info on the training program that went on in Alberta. Nice to see they have almost outgrown their museum and are looking to expand. Helps you realize the sacrifice that helped keep us free and strong.

Geraldine Lynch

Lest we forget ????

Garrett

This is one of the best museums you can go to South of Calgary, full of facts history and things to do!

Ian Burrows

Great place. Great displays. If you have a love of world war two aircraft, check it out.

Maxim Kovalishin

A great place to learn about aviation history.

Doug Spahic

Such an awesome piece of Canadian history!!! A must stop when near Nanton. Hats off to all the wonderful men and women who make this place possible !!!

Rudy De Obieta

Great place to bring family, and learn our active participation during the wars.

Adnan Abid

Amazing history recorded

Ginny And Dave Lucas

Very interesting and informative / like going back in time /dont miss the bomber

Laszlo Timar

Amazing museum, very interesting, well worth the visit.

Hayley Wright

Very educational place and very child friendly

George Henegar

Great job those guys are doing there.. They started the big bomber tonight.. Quite impressive to feel the pover of 4 1600hp engines... Worth to see and support them.

Pat Kowalchuk

Did the walk and the music was great too

Misty Swimmer

It has such great information everywhere! It was nice to read the information on all the planes. There was a room with a documentary on. It was pay by donation. We paid a family price and it was 20$ A nice little place to stretch the legs. Will definitely stop by next I pass through

Josh Townrow

This is a great museum I always enjoy going there. Got to see the Avro Lancaster start up and run her powerful engines. You could tell the old girl still wants to fly!

Alfee Ho

We had a short visit here on our way to Lethbridge, so surprised to see those stunning antique fighters were kept so well. No fancy stuff but just plain exhibit. We enjoyed it so much. Make $10@ donation and it's way worth it.

gary garebear

Wonderful air museum with lots pictures of air force airports and information and statistics for them. Pleasant staff and more than willing to demonstrate and explain different components of aircraft memorabilia On special occasions they even start the 4 engine d Lancaster bomber. Wow, the noise and the wind off that air plane.

Dave Miell

Great history

Octavio Cortazar Morin

It is always nice to be at the museum. Good job preserving history.

Bruce Lybbert

the staff were great to us unfortunately some of the displays were shut down because it covered but we plan on going back next year and hopefully they'll be open p

Andy

Best in the west

William Remsen

Amazing! A hidden gem. Super nice staff. Got to see history in action.

Jim Faust

What an awesome and amazing place. Truly one of Alberta's hidden gems.

Lorraine Mikkelson

Great place to visit if you are interested in history or aviation. Entrance is by donation. They have amazing displays. Quite a few of the aircraft are not roped off, so you can really see more than in most museums. Also, there are some displays where you can actually sit in the the pilot’s seat and get a photo opportunity. Well worth stopping.

Martin Allen

I loved my visit in 2007 and still think alot i uave told so many people of this Super place.

Seung-Woo Son

(Translated) There is a set day to start the bomber engine. Please check the schedule in advance. Great for both exhibitions and events. (Original) 폭격기 엔진 시동을 하는 날이 정해져 있습니다. 일정을 미리 확인하고 가세요. 전시와 행사 모두 아주 좋습니다.

Delois Mccloy

Lots of history

Vladimír Škubal

(Translated) It is definitely worth not forgetting his visit. For aviation lovers I definitely recommend. (Original) Určitě stojí za to neopomenout jeho návštěvu. Pro milovníky letectví určitě doporučuji.

Katie de Koning

Love this place. Entry by donating and the staff are great!

Rachel Miller

Fascinating place. So many displays, photos, airplanes, pictures, you could spend hours in here and not see it all. It is often difficult to read the stories, but such an important historical site. The Remembrance Day ceremony is so moving to watch, as are the start-ups for the big engines on the planes. We were even gifted a jacket from their shop, our little son loves it!

Tom Pollon

Great place to remember those who served in Canada's air operations and especially Bomber Command.

Hockeykhan 1323

Highly recommended for all ages. Really amazing historical pieces here. Everyone, including my 4 year old son loved it.

Hockeykhan 1323

Highly recommended for all ages. Really amazing historical pieces here. Everyone, including my 4 year old son loved it.

Rajen Jethva

Must go with kids..

Stanley B

Great place

john sapi

One historical place. Excellent work of volunteers. Congrats

ברק רשף

Very impressive site

SHEILA LANGE (Flangela Langela)

Absolutely Amazing! Well worth a visit. Such a wonderful experience.

Relic Origins

It's a museum do we ever not want to learn of where it all started. I went on a pretty spectacular day they managed to get the big bomber on the display running all for engines sounded beautiful They had a 1940s night I didn't know but was still perfectly dressed for the era. I would of like to take part more but didn't really know anyone. I hope they do this again next year. It was really fun. Really wanted to sit in the bomber or at least walk around and sit in the cargo bay. History fascinates me a lot.

Nanton Elevators (CGEDC Nanton)

Bomber Command is a great place to go and see the history of aviation, and hear the stories told.

mizzo TheGreat

Pretty neat stuff

Robyn Nadeau

This place is an amazing display of the Aerial history of our Country. Check it out

Justin La.Liberty

Great museum. Very nice staff, very interesting displays including video, photos, models and of course a hanger full of authentic airplanes. Appropriate for all ages; my two year old loved it!

Tyler Dyck

Surprising how much there is to see. We spent an hour walking around with our 2 year old looking at planes. A few you can sit in. If you like planes or history, plan on a full day.

dave hicks

For all the bomber crews, this is for you.

CG Smithing

Was actually pretty awesome hahaha

LJ S

Fascinating displays of Canadian bomber command history, many beautiful planes.

paiadave808

Never knew there was so much activity around Nanton. Not only this place but the Museum of the Miniatures was wonderful too.

Zeke News

worth the visit, especially on an engine run day!! check out the New Berlin Blitz VR Experience

Darryl Huang

Typical Alberta Aviation museum. It's got the planes that you can sit in and some explanation about the exploits of some of our famous pilots from Alberta. Worth a visit if you have the time

Jody Moreau

If you love history about WWII and airplanes, I think this is a must. I can spend hours in there looking at everything and reading all the little stories. There have been some very dedicated personal to get it where it is and where they want to keep expanding and restoring. I have been blessed with seeing the Lancaster be started up twice, once on a day time engine start and just recently a night time engine start up. Enjoy when you go.

Gene Lung

Great place. Rode motorcycle to bikes and bombers event, so normal business may be different than my experience. For a small town this place is unbelievable; volunteers keep the place going and the engines going. If you are in Nanton I think it is a must visit. Thank you for all that have served and for all the folks that keep this place going.

clb B

Its like a refresher in history (world war 2). Good for kids and adults.

Chris Sutton

They ran the engines this weekend!

Inge Hendricks

Bright clean tribute to our past.

Inge Hendricks

Bright clean tribute to our past.

Keith Carter

Wonderful

Mark Anderson

Very well done displays

Juan Gonzalez

A great experience! And so well managed

Brajesh Dev

Good place for a short on the way visit.

Ken P

Very interesting place to visit

Chris Evans

cool piece of our history

Takuya Kato (Takviator)

Great see old fighter air plane and learn some history as well.

R M

That is truly an amazing experience. One of the best most memorable moments I have ever witnessed. Well Done. Anyone who is interested in airplanes needs to check this out. This is a running Lancaster everybody. If you are looking for a great day to spend with family or friends. You have to see it. Cheers.

Stephanie Wright

Friends had a wedding reception at the museum which was awesome! Tons of fun!

Ben Harosh

This place provides a great history lesson on bombers and other planes that were in the service of the US airforces

Gerry Ghostrider

Nice place to visit all year around. Located in the nice town of Nanton in Southern Alberta.

Bri Bull

Not really my thing, but my ex-boyfriend was interested, so we went in. The value can’t be beat, as it’s by donation, but it was very informative and interesting.

Julia Earle

This place is awesome, you will learn so much and have so much fun

Jerry

Self guided tour of some really good history of Alberta. Nothing open to touch nor the gift shop during COVID-19 restrictions. Took my 4 year old son for his birthday, and he lost interest after 25mins. Allow yourself at least an hour if you would like to read a lot of the displays and take pictures.

Rob Orchiston

I could spend days here. Very well done museum. I am looking forward to seeing the Lanc firing up one day this summer. Excellent friendly knowledgable staff, great interpretive info displayed. Please donate to help preserve this important history.

TN Tan

Interesting place

Ryan HK

Always a good place to visit. Good amount of info and history. The volunteers are awesome to chat with about the items on display

daniel kirwan

If you are interested in WWII or aircraft this museum is a must.

Ferdinand Tiangha

A rich historical information about the local Alberta residents world war 2 exploits and achievements, and informations about Canada a iation forces and their equipments.

Reasa Wright

Amazing place and well organized displays

Julie Roberts

Great experience.

Ken Turner

You must see one of the only fully restored Lancaster bomber in the world. They have an amazing collection of old WW2 air craft parts

Ry K

This is a old place for the old bomers who died and about WWI and WWII

Kantessa Heninger

Best time ever! Love Nanton Alberta. ????????

Deanna Ryder

Interesting place to visit

Outand About

Interesting, informative & educational. Give yourself more time than you anticipate, there's lots to see and experience. Suggested donation is $10 per person or $20 per family with extra costs to experience the Virtual Reality flight & to board the Lancaster. The flight simulator is free.

Keni Yakky

Good variety of old planes and history.

Anson

Very fun and informative, kids loved it and learned about our history.

J Fett

Great place. Tons to look at

Maow Purrdy

Very nice museum lots of history for those interested in WWII it's rum by volunteers and they do a tremendous job of the upkeep.

Raj Kapoor

Interesting place to visit if you like aircraft’s . Nice exhibits, lots of vintage stuff. Nice memorabilia store

Stephanie Fulton

Looks good but I would have to travel to tell you more. Looks great. But , would like to see videos of the areas first.

Gary BALDWIN

Great place to visit.

logical Octopus

I go in here several times a year with the family. A truly great museum of Canadian air history.

Ken Kuo

For a small museum, the content and authenticity is world class. I have to confess that I've driven by a few times and never visited. It turns out I have been missing a gem. If you are a fan of history or WWII, or just want to learn the sacrifice of Bomber Command and RCAF, this is definitely worth a visit. Having been to a few WWII museums in Europe and in Normandy, this one is up there. The entrance fee is by donation (suggestion is $10/adult or $20/family). Not going to lie, for a cultural attraction, I would rank this ahead of any other in Calgary or Southern Alberta. A must visit!

Maxwell Hammer

Very interesting experience. Lots of info to absorb and many great old planes.

Maxwell Hammer

Very interesting experience. Lots of info to absorb and many great old planes.

Ron Smith

This is a must see Grantkids were enthralled.

Kenzie Gibb

The website says $2 per person. But it is actually pay by donation... the *suggested* donation rate is $10 per adult or $20 for a family. The center piece of the museum is a huge bomber plane that you can go inside..... if you pay additionally. Pretty fun but pricing was confusing and felt a little "guilt-trippy". It's still fun and our 2 toddlers loved it.

Mary-Anne Pechet

Absolutely a must-see. Amazing display of the huge Lancaster bomber. Unbelievably restored. Lots of other aircraft too. Photos, commemoratives, uniforms, insignia of the airforces and so much more. Tasteful gift shop and helpful staff. Highlyrecommended

Kyle Svenson

Awesome place to visit if you're interested in WW2 aviation

Sean Grainger

Really cool museum of Canadian military aviation history.

K for Karl

This place is amazing. Great place to bring your family for the weekend.

John McLean

An amazing museum. Loads of interesting items to see and touch. Well worth the stop. Top notch displays. They even have a Lancaster that you can enter.

Isidro Gonzalez

Nice place

doug richards

Amazing. Great displays

Di BONNEY

Great Museum! Worth a visit.

Kevin Orde

A great place for any airplane enthusiasts. The home of one of the last running lancaster bombers on the planet.

Elaine Nickel

Excellent hidden little gem. Much more to this building than it looks from the outside!

William Hodgins

A great place to spend the day and learn some history

John Friesen

Nice museum, friendly staff, affordable outing with the family

CrazyCat Lady

Very interesting & informative place! Being an Albertan, I wasn't even aware of how big of a role Alberta played in aviation in WW2!

Keith Goodale

Go down when they fire up the lancaster engines, it's numbing.

Jai Meadows

This is where I met my new Maltese. Martin Thank you

Mike dejager

Greatest flight museum ever. Talk to volunteers. They are the heartbeat of the place

Garrett Kennedy

Very cool. Most weekends through the summer they roll out the bomber and fire up all engines it's just amazing a site. Very interesting stories and personal items on display with many interesting factoids spread about there. It's like walking through a textbook, it's a very interesting experience the way it's set up it's as though Miss Frizzle herself was taking you through the pages of a textbook in Magic School Bus

Vanessa Polak

I've been here a few times over the years I always enjoy anything giving our men and women in service a place to tell their story

Gia Akram

Great experience

gerald bizot

Have always had amazing experiences here.

Ozgun Akkol

Entry by donation. Good collection

Daniel Longshaw

Great family experience and learning centre for Canadian history.

Brian Nelson

Excellent displays - The Lancaster is phenomenal!

T.J. Peckham

Great little gem in Nanton

Matthew Brazeau

Small little place but definitely worth the stop.

Maren Walker

Amazing parts of history!

Hilary Mac

Great time, miserable staff, free coffee

Douglas B. Legere

Great place to see some history.

Jarrett Coleman

Amazing what they accomplish with the volunteers they have. Highly recommend stopping in if planes interest you.

Colby Bruin

Amazing experience and amazing staff. Saturdays are best they open up restoration area.

Zelicious

An amazing place of history with a large amount of models. probably the best attraction in Nanton. A donation is appreciated.

Calvin Kokot

Great museum of war personal stories and planes.

Elkpointchaser

Staff was very knowledgeable and the displays were great. Kids loved seeing the Lancaster

Shawn Pulsifer

This place was a blast! Lots of amazing history to see and explore. This museum runs off of the donations of its guests and was well worth every penny we donated.

John Schutte

Really cool place. The museum part in the front could be better, but the warehouse full of old planes is awesome. Pay extra for the tour of the bomber.

Jason Hammel

Drove by it many times but never expected this scale from a small town! Awesome!

david williams

Great little museum doing some nice work on the Mosquito and Spitfire they have.

Erika Naef

It was a great places to visit my son would have liked the place

Bob Taylor

A great museum to learn about WW2 aviation. Well worth the visit.

Ian D

An amazing collection of wartime memorabilia biggest being the aircraft. A must see whilst you are passing through the 'cool little town of Nanton'.An amazing granite memorial to those who gave their lives in the war just has to be seen...it's a stunning tribute. Thank you Nanton.

Laura Todd

The people are so passionate about history and will always answer your questions !

Musclecarlvr

Awesome planes and place all around!

Ramon Saavedra

Great environment to know about WW II and aviation on Nanton and around Canada.

Yekrab

Small, quick tour for a $10 encouraged donation. It was somber, educational and neat to walk under these old pieces of history

Lisa Ransome

Very interesting...

Richard Ellenthorpe

Amazing, just amazing.

Laura C

Lest we forget

Ethan Cameron

We were there on Monday but was pretty bust. Will visit again when we have more time to read all the information on display.

Trevor Brewster

If you like the ww2 bombers then this is a must stop and see

Carol McKinnie

The guides were very knowledgeable in the subject area. The displays were very well done. Great pictures and artifacts and stories written in the displays. Wonderful opportunities to actually walk into a bomber plane to experience what it must have been like. Apparently they start up the engines several times a year. There is another Lancaster bomber in Hamilton that actually is airworthy and flies.

Dustin Broatch

Great place to learn

Richard Ferris

If you're in do Aviation museums you can't miss bomber command. Finally a chance to see the famous Lancaster up close and personal. The amazing and numerous differences between the Lancaster and the B-17 and B-24 series is well worth the time. Lots of other nice exhibits good history and lots of stuff on Canada's role in bomber command. This is a must stop if you're in aviation history!

Dave P

Neat place. Had alot to see

Anu Keerthana Kalidas

Interactive display of aircrafts.

Carman

This is one of the best places to visit in Alberta!

Renata Vera

Really nice. You can donate in order to see all of those great cars, airplanes and models. In addition, they have a store with jackets, hats and other souvenirs.

R M

Great historical and realistic memorial to the Canadians in Bomber Command during WWII. Dedicated and enthusiastic aircraft restoration team. Awesome engine runs of the Lancaster and others at certain times.

Des Bousfield

Great exhibit, friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Vaibhav Deshpande

Very nice place and quite well maintained too. A hidden treasure i must say, if you are fond of history.

Dan Loewen

Dedicated staff. Excellent displays and write ups. Impressive and highly underrated.

Bri W

Very cool place

brad cates

Thank you for your service.

Roger Schultz

Go here learn about Canadian Avation. Come back a few time because you wont see everything in just 1 trip!

Odjebi Vise

Great history

amanpreet gill

One of a kind museum in alberta. Must visit.

Vince Judge

A real Lancaster. Kitted out as a "Dambuster". Out on the tarmac in front of the museum, and all 4 engines sparked up. A deep rumbling growl you can feel, not just hear. Late evening, the "exhaust flames" are clearly visible. A simply stellar and humbling experience. There is a large memorial, remembering the thousands that gave all. And that is before you even step into a world class aviation museum dedicated to those who served with Bomber Command, and the many that supported them. The aircraft, the stories, seeing restoration as it happens (the is a Mosquito in the works!) A solid and respectful commemorative, telling of the reality of war, not glorifying. Satisfying, humbling, impressive, and just "plane" wow!

Gerald Beatch

Such an incredible museum! A real jewel.

Janet Scott

Not enough time to see it all. Will be back

Keith Christie

Excellent museum, I definitely recommend a visit.

Christopher Cathcart

I really learned a lot and really enjoyed being in the aircraft. Sitting in the plane my grandfather flew in WWII was incredible. The only thing I thought could be improved is the VR experience. Found it glitchy.

Brian Offet

Awesome, very relaxing trip through a horrific time, every man woman and child would benefit from a day at Bomber Command....we should fund them as most are volunteers but besides it's ours and it's our history.

Norbert Behrens

(Translated) Beautiful pieces on display, beautiful place (Original) Belles pièces en exposition, bel endroit

Derek Therrien

When men were men.....

C. Kelly

Very knowledgeable staff!

Serge Kauzunovich

AMAZING PLACE!!! Best air museum I've seen!

Allen Mogus

Very much enjoyed my visit. Lots of old aircraft to see.

Azusa Hirota

It was second time to visit this museum.

Robert Reid

Great to watch the Lancaster engine run up.

Paul Niblock

Loads to see.

John M

Great spot to stop and get some amazing history. Highly recommended.

Lucien Messier

Today was the fire up of the Lancaster bomber and the hercule motor with two new plane uses in1942 and 1943 as training plane before they fly the bigger bomber

Todd Green

A great museum with dedicated staff and volunteers. There is so much packed into this facility that I would say one visit isn't enough.

Amy Rogers

very interesting museum with lots to see . Very polite staff

Mark Whitton

A amazing museum

Byron Ward

Nice little museum

Ross

Worth a stop by, interesting exhibits to see, donation entry as this is supported by volunteers, if you can go when they have the bomber outside in the summer and see the engines run that's a great experience too.

Kade

Great to see all the airplanes and even meet a wwii pilot.

Malcolm Breton

Interesting

K S

My friend Jim Savoy just found himselve on the picure with his friends on Montreal

Robert Saunders

Incredible history.

Jason Nadeau

Small but very neat museum who only take donations for entry. They depend solely on them for the work they do so please keep that in mind. Staff were very friendly and one of the directors offered us a private tour. Well done!

Lena

Memorable and wonderful experience. Thank you.

Colleen Kassian

Such an incredible experience

S A

Great place to visit. Loved learning and seeing a part of Canadian history.

Lynda Peterson

Amazing history and knowledgeable friendly staff. They started up the Lancaster and it gave me goosebumps.

Mike Lilly

Great place to stop and see some WW II aviation history.

Dwayne Kupchanko

Fabulous

Betty Findlay

Staff Friendly. Lots of descriptive posters with large enough print for seniors

Kazu Naito

Small but really neat history during the world war. Awesome looking replicas and all kind of planes in here.

tara roberts

Awesome

Randy Oleksy

Neet place

Darren Morris

Cool place lots of History

Julie Tomek

We were able to get into a Lancaster and look around to the idea of what it was like.

Lord Mac

Learned a lot of history in this place...was lucky to talk to a guy who happens to be a former director of this museum. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and showing us around. Greatly appreciated!

Dan L

Excellent museum dedicated to Canada's bomber boys. Special events like the Lancaster bomber engine runs should be experienced by all and really puts into perspective the danger our airmen exposed themselves to for our freedom. Privately funded so make sure to visit and donate.

Jamey Terneus

it was very nice.

STB STB

Wonderful stop

Bert Savoie

It's a must see. Freedom isn't free. Cool piece of history.

Robert Mullaney

Great building, info, and knowledgeable staff. The place is huge. On Sat, there is a group of guys rebuilding a 'Mosquito '...and they love to answer questions!

John D

Just awesome to see these WW II aircraft items close up. Worth driving out of your way to see. The stories as part of the museum are inspiring.

Rob S

Too many of the younger generations don't have a connection to what our veterans had to go through. This museum keeps a connection alive. It is quite a good museum and if you get a chance, it is worth visiting. The entrance fee is by donation. We missed the engine run that they do several times during the summer (it was to be the next day when we were there). Disappointing because it would have been a great thing to see and hear those big Merlin engines start up. I will be travelling again with another friend and may be able to drop by again for a second visit in September.

Rob S

Too many of the younger generations don't have a connection to what our veterans had to go through. This museum keeps a connection alive. It is quite a good museum and if you get a chance, it is worth visiting. The entrance fee is by …

Tim Connors

A few planes you can sit in for a photo op, large bombers, small planes, and all kinds of other stuff.

Scott Irvine

WWII air history is really important to my family, and this museum is absolutely incredible. The displays are very well put together, the aircraft are great, and the book shop is well worth the visit. I highly recommend the book 'No Prouder Place'. Don't forget to check out the side rooms, especially with the Merlin engine, if you're interested in that sort of thing.

Susan Molstad

It is an awesome Museum in Nanton and well worth the drive. A nice day trip from Calgary. They have restored most of the planes , and knowledgeable people.

jonmejoy

That huge bomber with functional engines might be one of the biggest draws here. For me it was a moment of reality like no other, to experience some incredible yet mute testimonies to the chaos, human loss and sacrifice that World War II claimed of humanity. The radio equipment, mathematical calculations, log books and carefully salvaged aircraft engines, all had a story to tell. For those of us interested in the times and the millitary aviation history of World War II, I would plan to spend some time to take in the amazing work of preservation by the volunteers there

Jack MacKay

Very cool place with awesome planes

Miss Tazz

Knowledgeable, very kind people who work & volunteer here !! :) I would highly recommend!

Valerie Kjarsgaard

Love this place. Have been going there on and off for 10 years.

Valerie Kjarsgaard

Love this place. Have been going there on and off for 10 years.

S P

One of the best little museums on the Prairie

jennifer bisson

Very interesting

John Lunzmann

Cool stuff, need more time for my short visit. Next time. A must see for one of Alberta treasures

austin zoney

Loved looking at all of the old planes best part was the engine room and all of the people there are very friendly

D RZakowsky

The staff at the Bomber Command Centre were fantastic. Don't know of any other museums that let you go near the planes that are being rebuilt where the staff takes the time to share their knowledge. It was fun!

Glen Doucette

Awesome experience when they ran the Lancaster engines.

Charles Cuthbert

The most awesome place to see

Nadia Farahat

It's not my cup of tea. Sorry guys!

Mark Christie

Night time run up

Nyko K

This place was the bomb!

Anne Gray

Visited on the 75th anniversary of the famous dambusters raid. Very well done, family friendly outing, with many fascinating exhibits.

B Chapman

Great history of bomber command. Lancaster bomber. It does not fly but the engines are run. Check museum for running dates.

Jay Wickens

They put an unbelievable amount of time and effort to restoring, preserving history. Lots to see.

WinnerLoser

Great experience, for long-time aviation enthusiasts and newcomers alike! Great employees, amazing displays, and great interactions with the aircraft. If you even have a smidge of interest in war or aviation, it's a must see

Lance Trumpet

Bomber Command was an excellent experience, there is a small donation to enter in much like any historical site, but it is rich in historical content, and the staff are rather knowledgeable of the contents thereof, there are actual planes on the Tarmac, and there are family deals, go on and learn some Canadian History

Rohit Bansal

Beautiful recreation of history The planes are magnificent It was a good experience

Larry Wener

A great airforce Museum with aReal Lancaster bomber on display. Well worth the drive. Makes you proud of our RCAF. Worth 10 stars.

phil brown

Great place

Danny Burrows

Friendly and informative staff

Chad Babiy

We saw it from the road and decided to stop as we were passing through. They have a great display of planes and some nice interactive displays as well. Definitely worth the stop!

Scott D

Decided to take a short afternoon drive from Calgary to explore what the museum had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at what was compiled for exhibit by the wonderful volunteers. The displays were a mixture of static and interactive that helped you appreciate the harsh reality of the European wars. Plan to spend 2-3 hours to go through the exhibits.

Scott D

Decided to take a short afternoon drive from Calgary to explore what the museum had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at what was compiled for exhibit by the wonderful volunteers. The displays were a mixture of static and interactive …

Steve W

Great way to see how Canada fought the air war during WW2.

Marcy MacDonald

Very cool place. My son loved it!

Ak Kk

You can see old planes and that's pretty cool.

normand frigaultn

(Translated) It is a historic place that makes us think and think that many Canadian soldiers have sacrificed for our freedom. (Original) C'est un lieu historique qui nous fait penser et réfléchir que beaucoup de soldats canadien se sont sacrifié pour notre liberté.

Kevin Pothier

(Translated) Cool planes. Something enouph hour ro see everything. (Original) Cool planes. Noe enouph time ro see everything.

Dan Ell

A short drive from Calgary you will find an excellent experience learning about the bomber aircraft aspect of our Albertan and Canadian history. Excellent interpretive center with highly dedicated curators and guides.

David Don

Wonderful place. Let's keep our history and be proud Canadians.

George

If you're at all interested in WW II Canadian Air Force history this is a place you shouldn't miss. I've visited here numerous times. From the monument in front of the building listing the names of 10000 Canadians of the RCAF that never made it home to the displays and planes inside it is well worth the visit.

寶哥

讚，nice view

Kate

We had a good time. Our toddlers loved that they were allowed to go inside some of the planes. We also had a personal tour and saw how they are restoring the wooden plain.

Lawrence Tatton

Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancaster. The work being done here is too good to be true. Fantastic, not a word that I chuck around easily.

Chris Thompson

Lots of local history here

Tyler Fudge

Very informative

Andrew McNaughton

Excellent little Museum done mostly by volunteers. Biggest feature is the Lancaster bomber there are lots of other interesting aircraft and other items. Very well worth the visit. Admission by donation

Jacob Schofield7

I love this place everyone should go at least once

Allan Cunningham

Self guided tour, displays focussed on airmen from the area, and the contributions made.

Joanna Ridley

Awesome show of history

steven barley

Only 1 of 2 lancaster bombers that run in canada listen to the 4 merlin engines running at night was just awesome they also ran the Hercules engine on a stand They have a new project to have an Halifax bomber taxable it will be the only one in canada as most canadian airmen died with this bomber it will be very poiniant they need help to raise 5.4 million dollars so come on canada

Wanstablos the 1st

Superb museum, if you love aircraft a great place to spend an afternoon

Wanstablos the 1st

Superb museum, if you love aircraft a great place to spend an afternoon

Leanne Rothenburger

Great museum. Lots of volunteers available to answer questions.

T Hearty

It was a very interesting and informative museum and despite having the interactive displays shut down, my children also enjoyed looking at everything.

Jalal A

Visited recently with my son. We were very pleasantly surprised by the museum and the exhibition. We were given a tour to the back workshops and the staff were simply amazing. Highly recommend to visit and we plan to go again.

Steve Auton

Excellent work being undertaken by volunteers.

Wolfgang Seidemann

(Translated) Unfortunately not every day, inform in advance ... (Original) Leider nicht jeden Tag auf, vorher informieren....

Marion Kuhns

My uncle an American volunteered in the RAF prior to the US involvement in WWII. It was heartwarming to see the planes he may have flown in. Very emotional to to read about their contribution. Thank you.

Ryan Hogan

Amazing time with the kids. Go to the website and find when they fire up the lancaster.. Good time away from the city, also check out the candy store for candy and cool antiques

Domi w

Passed here many times. We spend a happy afternoon in the museum . Learning about aircrafts and people who honor the country . It's nice site for family too .

Maria Deason

Visited this place today, with my family and was very impressed with the quality of their dusplays. A definite must see if you are visiting Alberta.

James Mott

An Alberta 'must-visit' attraction. Though a small museum- an absolute treasure trove of WWII artifacts and history

Steve May

Lots to see and do. Great for all ages. Admission a donation to the museum.

tom wharton

Go and see the engine run up on the Lancaster. Wow!

Roland Schmidt-Bellach

An amazing museum doing a fantastic job showcasing not only Canada's cintribution to WWII but also put in a local context.

Kurt Rathwell

Fun museum to visit. Especially when they fire up the engines on the Lancaster; too bad it will never fly again. Wish I could stop by more often.

Randy Hetman

Bikes & Bombers is a great event and there is a car show next door!

Tracey

Amazing place so much history

Richard S

Great display

Lily Zhou

Such a quiet town. Lovely and peaceful.

Mark McCormick

Great place to see a large part of Canadian history.

bob kizlyk

was there for the startup of four Merlin engines on the Avro Lancaster bomber. absolutely fantastic. great museum with many historical restorations happening. loads of great history. Our young generation should visit this place!

j jack

(Translated) Going this week (Original) 这周还要去

André Forgues

Nice staff, little museum but a very interesting collection. Extensive display of artefacts. Definitely worth the detour.

ross odonnell

Well done, funded by donations. They ran up the 4 engines on a WWII bomber while I was there.

Dave Anderson

Really nice displays and facility. The star is the Lancaster, but there are some others like the Bf 109 in marine livery. My son and I are looking forward to going back when they pull out the Lancaster and fire up her 4 engines!

Pardeep Sharma

Salute

Kevin Macomber

Nice museum, lots of information, nice to see the restoration projects.

Shane “Beart” Graham

Awesome piece of Canadian history. God bless the over 10000 men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us to be here. I've nothing but respect for all who have served and those that still do. I learned a lot about the Canadian Bomber Command in a short but informative and excellent visit here. It's worth stopping by.

Penny Hodgson

There are so many artifacts packed into this small museum, it is definitely worth the stop ????

Caroline Tremblay

Wonderful experience! Lots to see and to learn! Also the 2 ladies working there are exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you this was a very pleasant museum. Caroline and Christian????

Martin Lee

A well done museum especially if you're interested in WWII aircraft and history. Was fortunate to have attended an engine start up and run of the Lancaster bomber. Sounded awesome!

Tom Long

Beautiful engines!

E Bell

Very interesting, well laid out. Lots if staff & volunteers to answer questions or share stories.

Leslie Bowden

Yesterday- Made the short trip to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton AB. I was favorably impressed. The Lancaster Bomber is as impressive as ever. They are trying to obtain a Halifax Bomber (build from parts) which would take an already impressive museum to the next level. If one has never been to the National Airforce Museum in Trenton Ont. (which has the magnificent Halifax Bomber - been there and bought the Tee Shirt as well....lol), this is one of the finest Air museums around. It is mostly dedicated to the heroic and magnificent efforts around the bombing campaigns in WW2, but has many other artifacts from our beginnings as a Canadian Airforce as well. Many very famous Albertans did their parts in the creation of our Airforce (RCAF), and in WW2. Oh Yeah.....Bought the Tee Shirt as well....lol