Wings Over The Rockies

Breakfast Fly-In
2024-08-03 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for monthly fly-ins featuring planes, pilots, speakers and breakfast!
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators*.
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Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext 160.
Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat
*Weather permitting. Aircraft on display are subject to change.

Summer Camp: AeroTech
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09 | Air & Space Museum
It’s an incredible journey into the world of aviation and engineering! Campers will engage in thrilling challenges such as designing a paper airplane launch system, building a rivet plane, exploring simple electrical circuit designs and more.
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CAMP LOCATION: The Air & Space Museum in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood (7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230).

Summer Camp: Space Exploration
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Based on a NASA graphic novel, campers will design a drag device system, learn about NASA telescopes, space worms, spiders and other creatures. Campers will create RoboTools, and build a cryogenic fluid management system.
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CAMP LOCATION: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent/Family Info Night
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Air & Space Museum
Full STEAM Ahead – Immerse Your Student into Aerospace!
Join us for an informational session to learn about Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE), a hands-on enrichment program for students in grades 6-12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies™. This meeting will take place at the Air & Space Museum in Denver at 7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.
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WAE students will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of flight, engage with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills for future careers in aerospace. The program includes building and operating RC airplanes, drones and robotics, as well as coding, rocketry and LOTS of other aviation and space related subjects. Wings Aerospace Exploration is an enrichment program and complements but does not take the place of an accredited educational institution. Click here to learn more about the program.
Wings is thrilled to announce the expansion of the WAE pathway to the Exploration of Flight campus at Centennial Airport! For this upcoming 2024/2025 school year, WAE – Centennial will be open to high school students (grades 9-12) and focus on two primary pathways – Drone Pilot Course and Private Pilot Course. Each of the pathways will prepare students to become certified by the FAA. Students in the Drone Pilot Pathway will immerse themselves in the attainment of industry certifications and will have support from at least four industry professionals as mentors, flight instructors and career coaches. The Private Pilot Pathway will provide students with the basic skills to prepare them to become Private Pilots, including flight simulators, ground school, airport operations and more.
Questions, please contact:
Program Coordinator – Nedra Hall 303.360.5360 ext 125
NHall@WingsMuseum.org

Air & Space Museum Closure
2024-08-08 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on 8/8/2024 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Cockpit Demo Day
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Air & Space Museum
Get an up close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft, instruments and controls!
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Featured Aircraft in August*:

Rotorway Scorpion II (Wheelchair accessible)
Martin EB-57
Kitty Hawk Flyer (Wheelchair accessible)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
North American F-86 Sabre

*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

Glider Showcase
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Explore the fascinating world of gliders at Exploration of Flight! Check out a variety of gliders on display, alongside the tow planes that launch them into the skies. Gliders rely on the dynamic interaction of air forces against their surfaces to fly. Marvel at the sleek designs and engineering feats of these incredible machines up close, and learn about the specialized techniques and skills that glider pilots employ. Among the featured gliders will be the historic 1964 Schweizer SGS 2-32 Glider.*
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Food Truck: Flavor of Tabasco
Food purchases are not included with admission.
*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

National Aviation Day | Pay As You Wish!*
2024-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Air & Space Museum
Join Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a celebration of flight on Saturday, August 17. Pay as you wish and check out our newest exhibit, Snoopy and the Red Baron, participate in family-friendly activities and learn about the science and history of flight. The first 100 guests will receive a special gift!
Enjoy special activities including:

Science demonstrations
Scavenger hunt
Select open cockpits

Rotorway Scorpion II (Wheelchair Accessible)
Martin EB-57
Kitty Hawk Flyer (Wheelchair Accessible)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
North American F-86 Sabre

Pedal Planes
Toddler Activity Station
Small Talks: The Red Baron with Curator Stewart Bailey at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Drone demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
And more!

Your donation helps to support Wings’ mission to educate, inspire and excite all people about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
Please note: Pricing for Simulator Experiences are standard Wings’ pricing. *Pay as You Wish offer is valid on 8/17/24 only at the Air & Space Museum. Pre-sale tickets not available for this event. Admission tickets will be available at the door.

Speaker Series: Day in the Life of an American Fighter Pilot Flying MiGs
2024-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join us at Exploration of Flight to hear from John Mann about his life as an American Fighter Pilot. John will share firsthand accounts of flying the MiG-21 and MiG-23, his knowledge about the aircraft and will also touch on the US Air Force’s Training Program, Constant Peg.
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Air & Space Museum Open Late
2024-08-23 10:00 - 20:00 | Air & Space Museum
Can’t make it to the museum during the day, or looking for a fun evening out? Experience Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in a whole new light! Our hours for ‘Open Late’ nights are from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Standard admission pricing applies. As always, admission is free for our members. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore captivating aviation and space exhibits after hours. We look forward to seeing you!

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Helicopter Showcase
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join us for a day of rotary wing fun at our Helicopter Showcase! View various types of helicopters up close at Exploration of Flight and meet the pilots. Featured aircraft^ on display will include a Bell Helicopter. Don’t miss out on this high-flying adventure!
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Food Truck*: Q’s Cuisine
*Food purchases are not included in admission.
^Featured aircraft are subject to change.

Sensory Friendly Hours
2024-08-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
Join us to experience the museum turned down and participate in sensory friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, STEAM and sensory activities and more!
We are pleased to offer a more comfortable museum experience for our friends who have sensory processing sensitivities and their families. We welcome families with children, teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum, with sensory processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities to experience our museum in a lower sensory environment.
Admission is FREE for children or adults with sensory processing sensitivities and their families. Please pre-register at the link below.
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Click here to learn more about accessibility, amenities and view a social narrative and map for your visit to the Air & Space Museum.

History Comes to Life Showcase
2024-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Members-Only Exclusive Tour of the C-47 and B-25 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (see below for details)
General public access & ground tours to the C-47 and B-25 opens at 12:00 p.m.
Join Wings Exploration of Flight, in partnership with the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, from August 30 – September 2 to experience rare historic aircraft up close! The featured aircraft of this event include the C-47 “That’s All, Brother” that led the invasion on D-Day in 1944 and the vintage B-25J Mitchell WWII bomber “Yellow Rose”. Also on the ramp will be the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and their Vietnam Helicopter War Museum.
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Wings Members – Sign in to receive $5 off per ticket!
Members-Only Tour of the C-47 & B-25: Friday, August 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wings Over the Rockies™ members can be among the first to experience the History Comes to Life showcase. Join us for a private tour of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain “That’s All, Brother” that led the invasion of Normandy! The tour will also include the interior and exterior of the B-25 “Yellow Rose.” Get the chance to have a conversation with the flight crews of these historic aircraft, and enjoy the thrill of membership. This exclusive opportunity is only available to members. Pre-registration is required, so reserve your free ticket here!
Not a member, but want to participate in this exclusive opportunity? Become a member today!
Photo above (right) courtesy of Mindi Russell.

History Comes to Life Showcase
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join Wings Exploration of Flight, in partnership with the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, from August 30 – September 2 to experience rare historic aircraft up close! The featured aircraft of this event include the C-47 “That’s All, Brother” that led the invasion on D-Day in 1944 and the vintage B-25J Mitchell WWII bomber “Yellow Rose”. Also on the ramp will be the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and their Vietnam Helicopter War Museum.
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Wings Members – Sign in to receive $5 off per ticket!
Photo above (right) courtesy of Mindi Russell.

Breakfast Fly-In
2024-09-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for monthly fly-ins featuring planes, pilots, speakers and breakfast*!
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.
Get Tickets Here
Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext 160.
Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat
*Weather permitting. Aircraft on display are subject to change.

Air & Space Museum Early Closure
2024-09-14 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closing early 9/14/2024 at 3 P.M. due to a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Dream Machine Showcase
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Get up close with the machines that dreams are made of! Join us at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight to see luxurious aircraft and high-performance sports cars. Immerse yourself in the speed, style and sophistication of a stunning lineup of vehicles including a McLaren 720, Cirrus SF50 G2 Vision Jet and more*!
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*Featured vehicles are subject to change.

Speaker Series: 9/11 Remembered
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Air & Space Museum
In remembering the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, join us at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a presentation with Steve Steinberger, retired Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer and Air Force Veteran. Learn why the attacks happened, how they were conducted and the resulting changes in our national security countermeasures.
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This presentation will take place in the Harrison Ford Theater and is included in museum admission.

Cockpit Demo Day
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Air & Space Museum
Get an up close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft, instruments and controls!
Featured Aircraft in September*:

LTV A-7D Corsair II
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Bell UH-1M “Huey” (Wheelchair accessible)
Alexander Eaglerock
Cessna U-3A “Blue Canoe”

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This event will take place during opening day of our brand-new exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future. Check it out to immerse yourself in the world of space exploration!
*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

Aviation Merit Badge Program
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:30 | Air & Space Museum
Earn your Aviation Merit Badge!
Come and learn about aviation basics. Plot your course or flying adventure without ever leaving the ground. Build a glider from a foam plate and experience the Wings Over the Rockies Flight Simulator Room.
The cost of the class is $25. Please bring a sack lunch. Adults can sit in if space is available. Adults should not register for the class but must pay the museum entry fee.
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New Exhibit Opening - Space: A Journey to our Future
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
Our newest exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future opens on Saturday, September 21!
Get ready for lift-off! Prepare to be inspired and amazed as you journey through the wonders of the universe. In this immersive exhibit you can touch actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet, take a spin on a centrifuge, get up-close to artifacts from the space program and much more!
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Join us in the Harrison Ford Theater at 11:00 a.m. for a Speaker Series presentation from former NASA Astronaut Steve Lindsey! Learn more.
Be sure to visit the Museum Store for special space-themed items and unique gifts!
Space: A Journey to our Future is included in the price of museum admission and is presented in collaboration with NASA. The exhibit is limited-time and the last day to see it at the Air & Space Museum is May 11, 2025.

Speaker Series:The Final Flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery
2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Air & Space Museum
Join us at the Air & Space Museum to hear from guest speaker Astronaut Steve Lindsey about flying the Space Shuttle! Lindsey will share his background and his experiences as an astronaut for NASA. He will discuss STS-133, the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery which he commanded, and share a video of the mission.
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This presentation will take place during opening day of our brand-new exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future. Check it out to immerse yourself in the world of space exploration!
The Speaker Series will take place in the Harrison Ford Theater and is included in museum admission.

Speaker Series: Fu-Go Japanese Balloon
2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join us at Exploration of Flight for a presentation by Steve Steinberger about the Japanese Fu-Go balloon attack on the United States during World War II. This secretive assault was the only lethal attack on Continental United States’ soil during the war.
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Steve Steinberger is a retired Systems Engineer from Lockheed Martin and a 12 year “Air Force Missile Man” veteran. He also served for 10 years as a part time adjunct faculty professor at the University of Denver, teaching Telecommunications, Network Technology and Information Assurance classes. He is a former Mission Pilot with the Civil Air Patrol and now spends his volunteer time at Wings Over Rockies Exploration of Flight. His additional interests are 20th Century history and he routinely offers presentations on historical subjects of interest.

SCFD Free Day at the Museum
2024-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
Visit the Air & Space Museum on SCFD Free Day! Receive free admission on Monday, September 23 and bring your friends and family to share in the wonders of aviation and space exploration. Explore interactive exhibits and see rare artifacts and iconic aircraft up close. Don’t miss this chance to see our brand-new exhibit, Space: A Journey to our Future!
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Meet the SCFD bear at the Air & Space Museum from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!

SCFD Free Day at Exploration of Flight
2024-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Visit Exploration of Flight on SCFD Free Day! Receive free admission on Monday, September 23 and bring your friends and family to share in the wonders of aviation and space exploration. Explore interactive exhibits, see airworthy aircraft up close and experience the thrill of flight simulators.
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Click here to learn about visiting the Air & Space Museum on SCFD Free Day.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2024-09-26 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on 9/26/2024 for a Wings public event, the Spreading Wings Celebration. Learn more here or plan your next visit.

Spreading Wings Celebration
2024-09-26 17:45 - 21:30 | Air & Space Museum
You’re invited to join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024 as Wings Over the Rockies™ Air & Space Museum celebrates 30 years of preserving and showcasing the rich history of aviation and space exploration. From our humble beginnings to becoming a premier aerospace museum and learning center, we invite you to be a part of this momentous occasion.
Help us pay tribute to those that made 30 years of Wings possible as part of this year’s Spreading Wings 30th Celebration and annual benefit.
Our milestone event will feature:

Champagne and whiskey bars
Live entertainment
Full bar
Seated dinner
Live Auction
And more!

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Proceeds support Wings’ mission to educate, inspire and excite the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts. Be a part of this extraordinary celebration as we look back at our incredible journey and soar into the future.
Cheers to the next 30 years and beyond!

Fire Safety Showcase
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join us at Exploration of Flight to celebrate the upcoming National Fire Prevention Month in October! Get up close with fire trucks and firefighting aircraft*, and learn life-saving tips from the heroes who keep our communities safe. Featured aircraft on display will include an Air Tractor AT-802F and Pilatus PC-12. Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore and have fun while promoting fire safety with the whole family.
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*South Metro Fire trucks will be out from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All aircraft & vehicles are subject to change and dependent on the needs of the community.
Food Truck: Fajita Junction
Food purchases are not included with admission.
