Pan American World Airways

Experience the Legacy of the World's Most Iconic Airline

Pan American World Airways

Experience the Legacy of the World's Most Iconic Airline

Pan Am Worldport JFK

Pan American World Airways

Experience the Legacy of the World's Most Iconic Airline

PACIFIC CLIPPER circa 1939

Pan American World Airways

Experience the Legacy of the World's Most Iconic Airline

PAN AM BUILDING

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PAN AM MUSEUM

Located within the historic Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Long Island, the Pan Am Museum and its grounds are perfect for a planned weekday excursion or weekend visit. Conveniently situated within steps of outdoor amenities, parks, eateries, and retail, the museum provides visitors with a rare glimpse into The World’s Most Experienced Airline.

JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

GALAS

Join us in October, 2026 for a multi-day celebration of Pan Am’s myriad international flights out of JFK (previously Idlewild) that connected the United States to the rest of the world. Pan Am’s impact helped cement New York City’s global stature as THE place to visit and conduct business.

TRAVEL

The Pan Am Museum Foundation Fundraiser Cruise: from Giurgiu, Romania to Budapest, Hungary in April, 2027.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Join us for an in-depth look at the making-of the Pan Am Museum Foundation “Operation Babylift: 50 Years Later – A Celebration of the Human Spirit,” a 13-minute, award- winning documentary that brings a deeply human perspective on the most profound and complex humanitarian rescue mission of the 20th century: an airlift of 3000 Vietnamese orphans. 

AND DON'T MISS

PAN AM PODCAST

Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways.

Brought to you by Tom Betti, the host of the Pan Am Podcast and Board member of the Pan Am Museum. The Pan Am Podcast brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews from Pan Am employees, passengers, historians, and aviation enthusiasts! Listen, rate, and subscribe

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THE HANGAR

Relive the glory days of The World’s Most Experienced Airline with our unique collection of officially licensed merchandise designed exclusively for the Pan Am Museum.

In The News

Museum Closed Today

Due to inclement weather the museum will be closed today. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Museum Closed

Saturday, April 6th & Sunday, April 7th

Heads up! This weekend the museum will be closed for the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo!

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DELAYED OPEN 5/5

The museum will delay opening due to the:
Long Island Marathon
Sunday May 5th
Opening at 1 PM
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Museum closed

The Cradle of Aviation Museum Will Be Closed

For CradleCon

Saturday 5/18 & Sunday 5/19

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EXPECT ROAD CLOSURES: JUNE 1 - JUNE 12
DUE TO THE ICC WORLD CUP 2024
please plan travel accordingly

Closing Early
july 13, 2024

The museum will be closed for a special event from 2 PM

GALA 2024
PAN AM MANIA!

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SALES END 9/27 AT MIDNIGHT!

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed
August 9-11
for a private event.

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