Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a privately owned historic airfield located in Rhinebeck, New York, in the Hudson Valley. Founded by aviation pioneer Cole Palen, it is renowned for its collection of antique and replica aircraft dating from the pioneer era through World War I and the barnstorming era of the 1920s and 1930s. The aerodrome hosts weekend air shows during the warmer months, featuring flying demonstrations of its historic aircraft and theatrical performances reenacting early aviation history. It is considered one of the premier living history aviation museums in the United States. Beyond air shows, visitors can take biplane rides in vintage open-cockpit aircraft, offering a rare opportunity to experience early aviation firsthand. The site also houses a museum with aircraft, engines, and memorabilia spanning aviation's earliest decades.