NWA History Centre
 8101 34th Avenue South
Suite B-747
Bloomington, MN 55425-1642

Phone: 952-698-4478


HOURS
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

ADMISSION
Free, but donations are appreciated.

 

Directions:

Auto - Exit the airport on Interstate Highway 494 West.  Exit to 34th Avenue South. Turn left (south) on 34th Avenue.  Continue south past 80th Street.  The entrance to the building is approximately 1/2 block past the intersection.  Turn left onto Appletree Square.  The building is on the right and
parking is available in the back.

New Light-Rail Access!

     There is a new light-rail station on 34th Avenue that provides direct access to the History Centre from the Mall of America, MSP International Airport, the Humphrey Terminal, downtown Minneapolis and the North Star Line.  The new station is adjacent to the Holiday Inn which is the building next to the History Centre.

The NWA History Centre...

A STEP BACK IN TIME


     The NWA History Centre was established in 2002 with the mission to preserve and display the memory of Northwest Airlines' exciting and colorful history.  The NWA History Centre is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization conceived, operated and staffed by current and former employees and retirees of Northwest Airlines and friends of the airline.  All donate their time as non-paid volunteers.  Income received by the History Centre from memberships, donations and the sale of books and merchandise goes towards furthering the goals of the NWA History Centre.

     The History Centre contains "something for everyone" who has even a passing interest in commercial aviation and, specifically, the 13 airlines that comprise the Northwest Airlines family.  A handsome collection of airplane models dates from Northwest's beginning in 1926.  Many other unique and interesting artifacts, historical documents and pictures are on display.  Contributions have been generous from the people of Northwest, and the History Centre is particularly eager to hear from members of the other 12 airlines in the Northwest family.

     As each day passes another bit of aviation lore is lost.  Join us now as a member, a volunteer, or a donor, and help preserve the past for future generations.