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WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF HANGAR 2
Museum to Continue Needed Renovations with Proceeds
Wings Over the Rockies is proud to announce the sale of its Hangar 2 facility to Hangar 2 Partners, made up of Larimer Associates and Hartman Ely Investments. The sale concludes several years of re-development efforts with plans that open a new era for Colorado's Official Air & Space Museum. The plans have won widespread favor with Museum members and volunteers, Lowry residents and the Denver Landmarks Preservation Commission. Sale price was $3 million, some of which will come as payments in the future.
Proceeds from Hangar 2 will provide funding to continue important upgrades to Wings' seventy year old facility. In addition to the "Gateway to Flight" entrance complex under construction with grants from the Gates Frontier Fund and Family Foundation, planned improvements include interior mezzanines around the museum perimeter, weatherization/energy upgrades, renovations to the museum's western addition, visitor amenities, and multiple gallery improvements.
The Museum's "Gateway to Flight" entrance complex is scheduled for completion in late December.
The entrance is highlighted by a three story observation tower which will provide views of Lowry, Denver and the Front Range. Additional features include a new Welcome Theater (already completed) for Wings' new film starring Harrison Ford; interior and exterior observation decks; a new museum store and admissions area; a refreshment center and access to future mezzanine spaces. Outside, a Veterans Plaza is planned beneath the Museum's elevated B-52 Stratofortress, appearing in takeoff position above a landscaped runway. The "Gateway to Flight" will also honor Colorado's Charlie Gates as a business pioneer and aviation legend.
For information on Hangar 2, visit www.hangar2lowry.com.
2010 Spreading Wings Gala - Get your tickets now!
Please make sure and save November 20th as a "must attend." Wings' 2010 Spreading Wings gala will be one that you will NOT want to miss! Click here to open a PDF version of our save the date card and stay tuned for more information on this exciting and memorable event.
To purchase your tickets online, please go to www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code: ManOnTheMoon (All one word, not case sensitive).
Pardon our dust! We are growing to serve you better.
Wings Over the Rockies is growing! For the next few months you will see some big changes here. For the time being, our front entrance is closed. From the picture you can see why!
When you visit the museum you will need to use our temporary entrance located in the middle of the hangar. A temporary sign and some planters will guide you to your destination.
The store and admissions desk have all been moved to better serve you, so be sure and drop in to say hello. As conditions change during construction we will be sure and keep you updated. What exactly are we building? Well, for now that is kind of a secret, but rest assured that you will find all the information here as soon as we let the cat out of the bag!
Wings Over the Rockies Theater Now Open!
In keeping with our plan of expanding our educational goals, Wings has opened a new theater for the express purpose of improving the visitor experience at the museum.
The goal of the project was to create a space where the visitor could sit in comfort and view presentations, movies, or other productions. To that end the space has been designed with the most up-to-date components in mind. Featuring 80 theater seats with 19” of room, Blu-Ray capability, Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound and a 12’ wide screen, the theater will be a major improvement at the museum.
On a daily basis Wings will be showing its film Wings Over the Rockies narrated and starring Harrison Ford. If you have not seen this amazing short film your opportunity is right here at Wings. You can make sure that Mr. Ford’s very distinctive voice sounds very good in Surround Sound!
Scenes From "Denventure" 2010
The B-17 event "Denventure" has come and gone, but here are some pictures to keep the memories alive.
Wings Museum 2009 Annual Report Now Available
The 2009 annual report is now available. Click here for a PDF copy.
Unique Time, Unique Place.
When
planning your next party, fund raising gala or celebration, offer your guests
a one of a kind experience at Colorado's Official Air & Space Museum.
Located in the Lowry Community, this historic World War II hangar can
accommodate groups from 300 to 3,000 guests in a setting unlike any other
in the Colorado region. The 44,000 square-foot main event space is surrounded
by an incredible collection of historical aircraft and unique aerospace exhibitory.
For more information planning your next event at Wings, please contact Wings' Sales Office at 303-360-5360 ext. 104 or email us at events@wingsmuseum.org.
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