A lot of great Illinois day trips hide in plain sight, and Prairie Aviation Museum is one of them. Bloomington aviation landmarkRight away, Prairie Aviation Museum feels like the kind of stop many Illinois drivers mean to visit someday and then keep passing by. Prairie Aviation Museum is, at heart, a place to get close to aviation history in a way that feels direct and personal. Prairie Aviation Museum sounds especially well suited to people who want a visit that is interesting but not overwhelming. According to the Google Maps data provided, Prairie Aviation Museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.