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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Aviation museums, by virtue of the fact that they have the largest artifacts of any museum (barring those in which the museum ''is'' the artifact itself), commonly publish maps of their general layout showing where each aircraft is located. While aircraft may be frequently moved, rendering them out obsolete, they are still useful for getting an overall idea of the museum campus.
Aviation museums, by virtue of the fact that they have the largest artifacts of any museum (barring those in which the museum ''is'' the artifact itself), commonly publish maps of their general layout showing where each aircraft is located. While aircraft may be frequently moved, rendering them out obsolete, they are still useful for getting an overall idea of the museum campus.
Museums are listed under the name that they used when the map was published and not necessarily the current name. When there are multiple entries for a single museum, qualifiers indicating the area depicted, the date or version, or both are added when known. If applicable entries are listed alphabetically and then chronologically by qualifier.


This page is broken down into three categories: original, digital versions of maps; paper reproductions of those maps or photographs of them; and maps that show conceptual or potential future layouts.
This page is broken down into three categories: original, digital versions of maps; paper reproductions of those maps or photographs of them; and maps that show conceptual or potential future layouts.


Material is taken from a [http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=73015 Warbird Information Exchange thread].
Material is taken from a [http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=73015 Warbird Information Exchange thread].


== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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* [http://www.bcwm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Museum-Map.jpg Bentwaters Cold War Museum (Floor Plan)] ([http://www.bcwm.org.uk/museum Source])
* [http://www.bcwm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Museum-Map.jpg Bentwaters Cold War Museum (Floor Plan)] ([http://www.bcwm.org.uk/museum Source])
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110110091840/http://www.aviation.technomuses.ca/assets/pdf/VisitorGuide.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Aircraft Index)] (''via Unknown'')
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110110091840/http://www.aviation.technomuses.ca/assets/pdf/VisitorGuide.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Aircraft Index)] (''via Unknown'')
* [http://ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/CASM-Visitor-Map-aircrafts-English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Aircraft on Display)] ([http://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/visit Source])
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180713204515/http://www.ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/Aircraft_Index_English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Aircraft Index, 2018)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180713152009/http://www.ingeniumcanada.org/casm/visit Source])
* [http://ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/CASM-Visitor-Map-English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Exhibition Areas)] ([http://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/visit Source])
* [http://ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/CASM-Visitor-Map-aircrafts-English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Aircraft on Display, 2019)] ([http://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/visit Source])
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180713204511/http://www.ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/Visitor_Map_English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Exhibition Areas, 2018)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180713152009/http://www.ingeniumcanada.org/casm/visit Source])
* [http://ingeniumcanada.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/CASM-Visitor-Map-English.pdf Canada Aviation and Space Museum (Exhibition Areas, 2019)] ([http://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/visit Source])
* [http://www.bushplane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CBHC-Floor-Plan-modified-2022_Holiday-gift-craft_November-05-06.png Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Holiday Gift & Craft Show, 2022]) ([http://www.bushplane.com/event/holiday-gift-craft-show-nov6 Source])
* [http://www.bushplane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CBHC-Floor-Plan-modified-2022_Holiday-gift-craft_November-05-06.png Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Holiday Gift & Craft Show, 2022]) ([http://www.bushplane.com/event/holiday-gift-craft-show-nov6 Source])
* [http://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/400010387_742074487961634_4765755738757474908_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=UJZ4nshNP5IQ7kNvgG8jWI8&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AYBWfY0asITHtBJ7k-9wwXSNPGNF8Y_KMhTdMl4rrbuYww&oe=668915F7 Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Holiday Gift & Craft Show, 2023]) ([http://www.facebook.com/Wildingacres400/posts/pfbid04vsLfW7zLXvBNFGXfVngi1LEUDiLmdk2hL8AybYkRmpAr65YwYvESAqP3JxEFdN9l Source])
* [http://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/400010387_742074487961634_4765755738757474908_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=UJZ4nshNP5IQ7kNvgG8jWI8&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AYBWfY0asITHtBJ7k-9wwXSNPGNF8Y_KMhTdMl4rrbuYww&oe=668915F7 Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Holiday Gift & Craft Show, 2023]) ([http://www.facebook.com/Wildingacres400/posts/pfbid04vsLfW7zLXvBNFGXfVngi1LEUDiLmdk2hL8AybYkRmpAr65YwYvESAqP3JxEFdN9l Source])
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* [http://www.museumofflight.org/user_area/content_media/raw/MOF_East2.png Museum of Flight (East Campus, Second Floor)] ([http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Museum-Map Source])
* [http://www.museumofflight.org/user_area/content_media/raw/MOF_East2.png Museum of Flight (East Campus, Second Floor)] ([http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Museum-Map Source])
* [http://www.museumofflight.org/user_area/content_media/raw/MOF_Map_West.png Museum of Flight (West Campus)] ([http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Museum-Map Source])
* [http://www.museumofflight.org/user_area/content_media/raw/MOF_Map_West.png Museum of Flight (West Campus)] ([http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Museum-Map Source])
* [http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/eng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Museum-Map-2022-v.2.jpg National Air Force Museum of Canada (Airpark)] ([http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/eng/?page_id=4947 Source])
* [http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/eng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Museum-Map-2022-v.2.jpg National Air Force Museum of Canada (Airpark, 2022)] ([http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/eng/?page_id=4947 Source])
* [http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Museum-Map-March.pdf National Air Force Museum of Canada (2025)] ([http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/airpark Source])
* [http://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/images/WEB10125-2004h.jpg National Air and Space Museum (Space Hangar, 2004)] ([http://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web10125-2004hjpg Source])
* [http://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/images/WEB10125-2004h.jpg National Air and Space Museum (Space Hangar, 2004)] ([http://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web10125-2004hjpg Source])
* [http://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/images/WEB10045-2003h.jpg National Air and Space Museum (Udvar-Hazy, 2003)] ([http://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web10045-2003hjpg Source])
* [http://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/images/WEB10045-2003h.jpg National Air and Space Museum (Udvar-Hazy, 2003)] ([http://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/web10045-2003hjpg Source])
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* [http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/df_ufiles/df_pics/df_image/021F-01.png Republic of China Air Force Museum (Aviation Education Exhibition Hall, First Floor)] ([http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/content/index.asp?Parser=1,20,697,698,717 Source])
* [http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/df_ufiles/df_pics/df_image/021F-01.png Republic of China Air Force Museum (Aviation Education Exhibition Hall, First Floor)] ([http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/content/index.asp?Parser=1,20,697,698,717 Source])
* [http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/df_ufiles/df_pics/df_image/022F-01.png Republic of China Air Force Museum (Aviation Education Exhibition Hall, Second Floor)] ([http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/content/index.asp?Parser=1,20,697,698,717 Source])
* [http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/df_ufiles/df_pics/df_image/022F-01.png Republic of China Air Force Museum (Aviation Education Exhibition Hall, Second Floor)] ([http://museum.rocafa.edu.tw/content/index.asp?Parser=1,20,697,698,717 Source])
* [http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/Cosford/COSFORD_WEB_MAP2017.pdf Royal Air Force Museum Cosford] (''via Google'')
* [http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/london/London_site_mapJune2018.PDF Royal Air Force Museum London (June 2018)] (''via RAFMuseum.org'')
* [http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/london/London_site_mapJune2018.PDF Royal Air Force Museum London (June 2018)] (''via RAFMuseum.org'')
* [http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/assets/images/maps/mapMidlands/map-midlands-desktop.webp Royal Air Force Museum Midlands] ([http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/things-to-see-and-do/explore Source])
* [http://sandiegoairandspace.org/img/featured/visitorguide_august2021.png San Diego Air & Space Museum] ([http://sandiegoairandspace.org/visit/museum-map/museum-map Source])
* [http://sandiegoairandspace.org/img/featured/visitorguide_august2021.png San Diego Air & Space Museum] ([http://sandiegoairandspace.org/visit/museum-map/museum-map Source])
* [http://www.selfridgeairmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Museum-Volunteer-Packet-Application.pdf Selfridge Military Air Museum] (''via SelfridgeAirMuseum.org'')
* [http://www.selfridgeairmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Museum-Volunteer-Packet-Application.pdf Selfridge Military Air Museum] (''via SelfridgeAirMuseum.org'')
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* [http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52588061091_2f85a42d1b_o.jpg Planes of Fame] ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/biglinc71/52588061091 Source])
* [http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52588061091_2f85a42d1b_o.jpg Planes of Fame] ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/biglinc71/52588061091 Source])
* [http://marc.merlins.org/Pix/rig-cache/Flying/Displays/20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum/prev1024_100_20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum.jpg Queensland Air Museum] ([http://marc.merlins.org/Pix/index.php?album=Flying/Displays/20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum&img=100_20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum.jpg Source])
* [http://marc.merlins.org/Pix/rig-cache/Flying/Displays/20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum/prev1024_100_20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum.jpg Queensland Air Museum] ([http://marc.merlins.org/Pix/index.php?album=Flying/Displays/20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum&img=100_20171030_Queensland_Air_Museum.jpg Source])
* [http://www.basedinchurton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/raf-cosford-map.jpg Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (Site Map)] ([http://www.basedinchurton.co.uk/2024/11/19/day-trip-the-raf-museum-midlands-at-cosford-near-telford/raf-cosford-map Source])
* [http://live.staticflickr.com/3110/2403731463_00756fe09d_o.jpg Royal Air Force Museum Cosford] ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianapa/2403731463 Source])
* [http://live.staticflickr.com/3110/2403731463_00756fe09d_o.jpg Royal Air Force Museum Cosford] ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianapa/2403731463 Source])
* [http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C92CiJAXgAE80P7.png Royal Air Force Museum London] ([http://mobile.twitter.com/clemensv/status/854983158701457409 Source])
* [http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C92CiJAXgAE80P7.png Royal Air Force Museum London] ([http://mobile.twitter.com/clemensv/status/854983158701457409 Source])

Latest revision as of 03:33, 28 July 2025

Introduction

Aviation museums, by virtue of the fact that they have the largest artifacts of any museum (barring those in which the museum is the artifact itself), commonly publish maps of their general layout showing where each aircraft is located. While aircraft may be frequently moved, rendering them out obsolete, they are still useful for getting an overall idea of the museum campus.

Museums are listed under the name that they used when the map was published and not necessarily the current name. When there are multiple entries for a single museum, qualifiers indicating the area depicted, the date or version, or both are added when known. If applicable entries are listed alphabetically and then chronologically by qualifier.

This page is broken down into three categories: original, digital versions of maps; paper reproductions of those maps or photographs of them; and maps that show conceptual or potential future layouts.

Material is taken from a Warbird Information Exchange thread.

Maps

Reproductions of Maps

Proposed Maps