The world’s quirkiest airport museum is waiting to entertain you ✈️ ✨
The Post Mills Airport is one of Vermont’s most beloved community gems. It was founded way back in 1945 as a “farmer airport” and grew into a full aviation center for sightseeing and forestry patrol. It’s also known for its unique roadside exhibits, thanks to owner Brian Boland.
✨ Brian was an artist, inventor, and collector of antique oddities. He amassed so many interesting finds that a grand hall was built at the airport to house his Experimental Balloon & Airship Museum, in addition to his Museum of Rusty Dusty Stuff. Pilots and glider enthusiasts must’ve loved the free entertainment!
🦖 Brian’s biggest claim to fame was his Vermontasaurus, a giant dinosaur made of scrap wood. This community art project was the reason for my first trek to Post Mills last year (I’ll share a reel soon). Imagine my surprise when I found this humble Piano Hut in the shadow of the huge Dino.
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