Founded in 1983, this Museum puts the development of the helicopter in perspective with other aviation activities that occurred in Stratford, Connecticut from the early 1900's to today. The current Museum building was repaired and an exhibition set up, with a grant from Avco Lycoming, an engine and aerospace manufacturer located in Stratford for many decades. Overseeing the start-up of the Museum were Dr. Raymond E. Jankowich, a local pediatrician, and Robert McCloud, owner of a printing business. The Museum contains hundreds of photographs and models tracing the history of the helicopter both in the United States and around the world. An airport and seaplane base built in Stratford in the 1920's brought Igor Sikorsky to the area to build his flying boats. In 1939 the first experimental helicopters were built at Sikorsky Aircraft, giving birth to the industry that continues to thrive in Stratford today.

The Museum is located at the Stratford, Connecticut Eastbound Railroad Station, at 2480 Main Street.

Traveling on Interstate I-95 from the south (New York), take Stratford Exit 32, continue 2 blocks to Main Street, then left onto Main Street for 3 blocks. The Museum is on the right at the train station. Traveling on Interstate I-95 from the north (New Haven), take Stratford Exit 32, then left at the light for 2 blocks to Main Street. Then left onto Main Street for 3 blocks. The Museum is on the right at the train station. If traveling via the Merritt Parkway, take Exit 53 and go south on Main Street for about 4 miles to the train station.

The Museum is seasonal, and is open from late May until the middle of October. Regular hours are Wednesday thru Sunday from 1 PM until 4 PM. Special tours can also be arranged by contacting the Museum at 203-375-5766 or 203-767-1123.