Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Frank Li
After a long renovation, the museum finally reopened, and here is the significant "Miracle on the Hudson". As a pilot, this is definitely an important part of aviation history. I regret not coming to the scene to meet Captain "Sully" during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 31. It's also a good spot to shoot the planes hold short at the end of the runway
Bill Pratt
Looking forward to the future. We went on a rainy day and was looking forward to the indoor exhibits. Two of the major interactive exhibits were closed and an entire section of the museum wont be completed until 2025. We were disappointed. What we did see was good though so with everything open, it will be a 5-star event. The main exhibit, the Miracle in the Hudson flight 1539 was excellent. Seeing what the plan went through, the damage to the plane, and understanding what Capt. Sully did for those passengers truly exemplifies the nickname Miracle.
Aimee Schmitt
Extensive display of all types of aircraft outside & indoors. Very knowledgeable docents were available to answer any questions. There were some computers set up as flight simulators but there is at least one actual simulator that will be operational very soon. The day we visited planes were taking off and landing on the runway right next to the museum!
James Matthews
I give them an A+ for what they've done and have open now as well as what I expect will be the case in the future, but a B for what is there right now. The main attraction is there, and the stories and explanations all around it are very well done. I'd love to see more, such as views from the inside, perhaps a full real time immersive movie or room or something to get a sense of the perspective of the passengers or the pilots, something showing the cold water and the views from the boats. There is a ton more they can do with this. Also they have a kids experiment room that is really well done. They can make paper airplanes or cardboard airplanes, or anything they want. We spent a while in there. They also have a lot of really cool other aircraft, but that's where it needs improvement. They do have explanations of them here and there but it's very hard to find the aircraft they refer to, or when you see some to know what it was and find the description of it. I get the feeling that either they had planned to have more room before it was decided this plane would be here, or that they expect to have more room later and are doing what they can in this small space right now. So a great initial museum, and I expect better in the future.
Rick McKinley
Wonderful museum. A lot to see, but the story and artifacts of the 'Miracle on the Hudson' are the star of the show. Great staff and guides. Right by the airport. Affordable and not crowded.
