Collections – Your gift will help the Foundation gather and preserve history for future generations and recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those who came before us.
Exhibits – Your gift will help support exhibits which showcase the many important artifacts in our collection and give visitors close-up and, in some cases, interactive hands-on experiences with history.
Education – The Museum’s exhibits and programs provide youth groups, school children and community organizations opportunities for in-depth learning about PBY Catalina aircraft and all of the follow-on Navy aircraft that contributed to the rich traditions of Naval Aviation history.
As a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3), the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum depends on generous support from individuals and businesses to fulfill its mission. We appreciate your tax-deductible donations to help us continue to preserve local and Naval history while providing a foundation for lifelong learning.
The PBY Memorial Foundation, dba Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization. We do not receive any state, Navy or federal funding, but rely on generous donations from members of the public like you. Your continuing contributions make it possible for us to provide educational programs, historical artifacts and informative exhibits — now and for future generations.
We invite you to honor a family member, veterans or group with a Commemorative brick which will perpetuate their memory.
Bricks are available for a donation of $300 dollars each. Each brick will be engraved withy our personal touch.
The items most desirable to our Museum’s Collections are those that are representative of naval aviation history and heritage and are related to PBY’s and the subsequent naval aircraft assigned to NAS Whidbey Island, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. They are representative of Whidbey Island and Oak Harbor Navy – civilian community interest, and they have have clear provenance and are in good shape.
