Indiana Aviation Museum
The Indiana Aviation Museum was an aviation museum located in Valparaiso, Indiana, at the Porter County Regional Airport. Locally, it belongs to Washington Township. It dates back to 2000.
A museum inside Washington Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Valparaiso is the nearest base
Valparaiso is 3 miles northwest, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2000
Indiana Aviation Museum dates from 2000. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Indiana Aviation Museum
The Indiana Aviation Museum was an aviation museum located in Valparaiso, Indiana, at the Porter County Regional Airport.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2000
A base for Indiana Aviation Museum
The closest lodging is in Valparaiso (14) and Center Township (13), and Chicago has the most rooms in the area (382).
Chicago
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
2,731,585 people
44 mi northwest of Indiana Aviation Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Indiana Aviation Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 5,883 | $353K | — |
| Valparaiso | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 35,177 | $267K | B+ |
| Center Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 13 10 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 47,315 | $305K | — |
| Ross Township | 16 mi west | 25 min | 41 38 hotels · 3 motels | 49,726 | $225K | — |
| Merrillville | 16 mi west | 25 min | 37 34 hotels · 3 motels | 37,407 | $211K | — |
| Coolspring Township | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 19 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 15,408 | $199K | — |
| Portage Township | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 48,733 | $219K | — |
| Portage | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,634 | $224K | B− |
| Chicago | 44 mi northwest | 1 hr | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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All of these are within 48 miles.
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Before visiting Indiana Aviation Museum
Is Indiana Aviation Museum in Washington Township?
Yes. It’s inside Washington Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Indiana Aviation Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Indiana Aviation Museum?
Michigan City Municipal (MGC), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 45 miles.
Where should I stay near Indiana Aviation Museum?
Valparaiso (3 mi, 14 places to stay), Center Township (4 mi, 13 places to stay) and Ross Township (16 mi, 41 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Washington Township
No one has shared advice yet; Washington Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.