The Amelia Earhart Centre
Erected to commemorate the unexpected landing of Amelia Earhart on her historic solo flight across the Atlantic on 21 May 1932.
This small interpretative centre is located on the outskirts of the city within the beautiful Ballyarnett natural park. The centre includes a recently renovated exhibition detailing the local aviation history, with particular reference to Amelia Earhart, who landed on the site in 1932, following her pioneering solo Trans - Atlantic flight.
Visits are normally by appointment. Free Admission
Opening times:
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Friday – 10 am – 1 pm
Prices:
Admission Free
Ballyarnett Country Park
Derry
Co Londonderry
BT48 7UF
Website:
www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums
Email:
museums@derrycity.gov.uk
Tel:
(028) 7135 4040
Ballyarnet, Londonderry, 1.5 miles beyond Foyle Bridge, off B194. (028) 7135 4040.
NB. This map is based on the postcode and so may not reflect the exact location.