There are close to 700 aviation and space museums in this country. Each Monday, we take a look at one of them. Stick around. Eventually we’ll visit them all!
This week: The 1940 Air Terminal Museum at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport.
Greetings from Houston Hobby Airport
Housed in the airport’s original art deco air terminal,the museum is dedicated to showcasing the city’s aviation history.
In addition to this classic, restored terminal building, the museum has historic aircraft on display in the restored 1928 Carter Field Airmail Hangar.
1928 Carter Field Airmail Hangar
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum recently raffled off an airplane and is now accepting entries for a “Flying Times” art exhibition featuring artwork and objects relating to Commercial aviation, General Aviation, or Space.
Not sure if you want to enter? Consider this: cash prizes will be awarded for the best work (1st prize: $500, 2nd Prize: $250, 3rd prize: $100) and for the work that best depicts the terminal building ($50 prize.) Cash prizes will also be awarded in several other categories. The deadline for entries is September 1, 2010 and the show will run from September 17 through October 31, 2010. Look here for entry forms and more information about the 1940 Air Terminal Museum’s art contest. And good luck!
Houston Hobby Airport - Opening Day
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