The museum features a rare, airworthy B-25 Mitchell bomber that underwent an extensive multi-year restoration process.
Rosie's Flying Diner, located onsite, is an authentic restored 1946 vintage diner car.
The facility is located on an active airport runway, allowing visitors to watch small aircraft takeoffs and landings.
The collection includes a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, often referred to as the 'Tin Goose.'
The museum houses a restored 1944 Willys MB Jeep and other authentic wartime ground transport.
The hangar often serves as a living laboratory where visitors can observe professional mechanics working on vintage engines.
The Liberty Aviation Museum is a working aviation history site located at the Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton, Ohio. The facility centers on the restoration and operation of rare historic aircraft, most notably the B-25 Mitchell bomber known as 'Georgie's Gal.' The museum hangar houses a collection of vintage aircraft alongside a gallery of military vehicles, uniforms, and homefront artifacts from the World War II era. Unlike static aviation museums, many of the aircraft onsite are airworthy and participate in regional airshows. The premises also include the 1950s-themed 'Rosie's Flying Diner,' which serves as a functional restaurant on the museum grounds. The museum operates in conjunction with the Lake Erie Warbirds, a group dedicated to the preservation and flight of these vintage planes. Visitors can view ongoing restoration projects in the hangar, offering a transparent look at the mechanical upkeep required to keep historical aircraft operational.
The main hangar floor, capturing the B-25 Mitchell with the diner sign visible in the background.
Check the museum's flight schedule before arrival, as aircraft may be away participating in airshows or scheduled maintenance flights.
Eat at the diner during your visit to experience the mid-century atmosphere, but check their operating schedule as it may differ from the museum.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as you will be navigating around hangar equipment and metal aircraft flooring.
Assuming all aircraft will be inside the hangar, as flight-ready planes are frequently relocated to the tarmac.
Closed on certain major holidays; diner and museum hours may vary, so verify current status before traveling.
Maintain a respectful distance from aircraft engines and restoration tools; do not touch cockpits unless explicitly permitted by staff.
