Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum Museum
Automotive and aviation museum with historic vehicles and planes
Part of Cleveland's Western Reserve Historical Society, this museum displays historic automobiles and aviation artefacts; visitors see restored cars, aircraft and interpretive exhibits on transport history.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum at a Glance#
Address: Cleveland Museum of Natural History campus, Cleveland, OH (check museum directory)
Website: https://www.cmnh.org
Admission: Admission typically included with Cleveland Museum of Natural History ticket or special exhibit pricing-check current museum website
About Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum#
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum is a collection of historic automobiles and aviation artifacts associated with the Western Reserve Historical Society in Ohio. The collection interprets automotive and early aviation history through vehicles, engines and related objects.
Exhibits have included cars from different eras and displays that explain technical developments and social change connected to transport. The museum serves both enthusiasts and general visitors interested in local and national transport history.
The collection has been curated by the historical society and displayed as part of the institution’s efforts to preserve regional history and material culture.
The museum and collection are housed within the Western Reserve Historical Society’s facilities in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Collection: Part of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s museum complex and known for a collection of historic automobiles and some early aircraft items.
How to Get to Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum#
Located on the Cleveland Museum of Natural History campus; accessible by car and local transit from downtown Cleveland. Check the main museum’s website for directions and parking information.
Tips for Visiting Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum#
- Confirm which Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum displays are on view-some exhibits rotate with the main museum calendar.
- Arrive early to see both the aviation and automotive collections before midday crowds.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Cleveland cultural institutions for a full-day itinerary.
Best Time to Visit Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum#
Visit in shoulder seasons to avoid school-group surges; check exhibit schedules for aviation displays.
Weather & Climate near Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum#
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - 1° | -9° | 55 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 15° | 7° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 10° | 3° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 79 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
