Bird Museum Receives Business of the Month

A museum celebrating inventors and aviators, the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center received the May Business of the Month award by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Founded by Drs. Forrest and Pamela Bird, the 16,000 sq. foot museum educates visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and inventors who helped create modern technology and who forever changed the way of life. Since their grand opening in 2007, they’ve hosted multiple historical events, inviting well-known aviators and inventors to meet and greet the community of the Greater Sandpoint area. Their next event on July 17th will honor Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who flew over 60 million miles during WW II.

The museum also hosts Camp Invention, scheduled for June 28 through July 2 of 2010. The camp is a weeklong summer enrichment program for children entering grades 1 through 6 and teaches life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on fun.

From May 17 through October 8, 2010 the museum is open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. Their café is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Monday through Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm and is available for private catering events.

The Chamber thanks the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center for their tremendous contributions to foster education, enrichment, and innovation for the Greater Sandpoint area.

For more information, call (208) 255-4321 or visit www.BirdAviationMuseum.com.

Photo Caption: Pictured is Chamber Ambassador Clem Hackworthy (on right) presenting the Business of the Month award to Drs. Forrest and Pamela Bird, founders of the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center.