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You are cordially invited to visit this unique museum and join others in the endeavor to preserve and share a portion of our nation's aviation history.

Location:
Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum
210 South Oak St.
Mentone, Indiana U.S.A

Hours of Operation:
The Museum is generally open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week by appointment only. During the summer months (June thru September), the Museum is open Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please see our online Events Calendar or call the museum to make an appointment. Appointments are not available on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or Easter Sunday,

Admission:
There is no admission fee to visit the Bell Museum. However, a tax deductible donation of any kind is always welcomed!

Group Visits and Tours:
School groups of students Pre-K through 12th grade; scout groups, including Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages; adult groups, including college/university classes and senior groups are all welcome. Arrangement for these groups is conducted generally weekdays by appointment only.

Rotors Over Mentone:
The Museum annually holds a helicopter fly-in event called "Rotors Over Mentone" in September. The event gives the opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and their families to see helicopters up close, tour the Museum, take a helicopter ride, and enjoy a lunch at the Bell Concession Tent. A complementary meal is provided to pilots and crew who bring their helicopters to the fly-in.