Wings Over The Rockies

Sensory Friendly Hours
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Air & Space Museum
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 with sensory processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities, including anyone on the autism spectrum, to experience our museum in a lower sensory environment.
Join us to experience the museum turned down and participate in hands-on STEAM activities including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, sensory activities and more!
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.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-10-29 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed Wednesday, October 29, 2025 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Wicked Wings: Tales from the Dark Side of Aerospace
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Air & Space Museum
Step into the shadows of aerospace history this Halloween season and join us for a special after-hours tour at the Air & Space Museum! From airplanes carrying illicit cargo to crime, bribery and near-catastrophe – sometimes the spookiest stories aren’t supernatural. We’ll dim the lights, hold flashlights under our chins and share tales of the manmade horrors of aerospace. Discover the darker side of flight during this unforgettable evening experience!
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Ticket Prices:

Adult (17 – 64): $25
Senior (65+): $22.50
Active Duty/Veteran: $22.50
Wings Members: Sign in to receive 10% off!

Photo above courtesy of Erik Holladay.

Wings' Fall Food Drive
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
Wings Over the Rockies® is flying together with Food Bank of the Rockies to fight hunger! Receive $1 off admission when you bring in a canned or non-perishable food item or make a donation to Food Bank of the Rockies between November 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025*. Explore our immersive exhibits and enjoy a day of fun while giving back! Offer valid at both Wings Over the Rockies locations during normal hours.
1 in 9 people in Colorado experiences food insecurity, and Food Bank of the Rockies distributes upwards of 179,000 meals every day. Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and help us soar to feed our community!
Accepted food items (must be shelf-stable/non-perishable):

Peanut Butter
Pasta
Tuna
Beef Stew
Chili Baked Beans
Soup
Fruit
Vegetables
Jelly

Items not accepted: Damaged, expired or items packaged in glass.
If you are not able to visit Wings Over the Rockies, you can also support the food drive by donating online.
*Get $1 off admission ticket to Wings’ locations when you donate a canned or non-perishable food item. Limit one $1 discount per admission ticket. Discount available for in-person purchases only. Online donations must be made to the Wings Over the Rockies food drive page. Show your email receipt as proof of online donation at the admissions desk.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-11-02 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed Sunday, November 2, 2025 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Breakfast Fly-In & Food Drive
2025-11-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight on the second Saturday of the month for a fly-in featuring planes, pilots and breakfast!* Explore aircraft up close on the tarmac, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators in the hangar.
Receive $1 off admission with a donation of a non-perishable food item or donation to Food Bank of the Rockies!** 1 in 9 people in Colorado experiences food insecurity and Food Bank of the Rockies distributes upwards of 179,000 meals everyday. Help us soar to feed our community!
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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. Food is not included with admission.
**Get $1 off admission ticket when you donate a canned or non-perishable food item. Limit one $1 discount per admission ticket. Discount available for in-person purchases only.

Cockpit Demo Day
2025-11-08 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 November*:

North American F-100D Super Sabre
Bell UH-1M Iroquois “Huey” (Wheelchair Accessible)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Aeromarine Skyote
Lockheed T-33A T-Bird

Admission is free on Saturday, November 8 for SCFD Free Day!
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*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

SCFD Free Day at the Museum
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
Visit the Air & Space Museum on SCFD Free Day! Receive free admission on Saturday, November 8 and bring your friends and family to share in the wonders of aviation and space exploration. Get an up close look inside the cockpits of select aircraft during Cockpit Demo Day!
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the newest aircraft in our collection, the AV-8B Harrier II+! Learn how this fast, flexible and fierce aircraft became a legend in close air support for the U.S. Marines.
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Free Night at the Museum - Denver Arts Week
2025-11-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Air & Space Museum
Visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum free of charge as part of Denver Arts Week Free Night at the Museums!
Enjoy an after-hours experience at the Air & Space Museum as you explore the wonders of aviation and space exploration up close. Please pre-register!
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Check out the newest aircraft in our collection, the AV-8B Harrier II+! Learn how this fast, flexible and fierce aircraft became a legend in close air support for the U.S. Marines.
Choose your own aviation adventure in one of our MaxFlight simulators and check out the Harrison Ford Theater where now playing is a Behind the Wings® special feature. Be sure to stop by the Museum Store to shop for unique items and gifts.
FREE shuttles make it easy to explore many museums all evening! Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is on shuttle route G. Click here for a map, more details and a full list of participating Denver museums.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-11-09 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed Sunday, November 9, 2025 for the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball Celebration. Purchase tickets now or plan your next visit. We apologize for any inconvenience.

United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball Celebration
2025-11-09 17:00 - 21:30 | Air & Space Museum
This event is currently sold out. We look forward to celebrating the United States Marine Corps’ 250th birthday at the Air & Space Museum, with thanks to our Title Sponsor Alpine Bank! The evening will include dinner, refreshments and full program as we honor 250 years of the Marines’ dedicated service and steadfast commitment to our nation. Guests will hear from our distinguished guest speaker, Major General George B. Rowell, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy for the U.S. Pacific Command (J5). The program will include the time-honored traditions of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, including the ceremonial cake cutting.
The celebration also includes the dedication of Wings Over the Rockies’ first Marine Corps aircraft, the AV-8B Harrier II+. We are thrilled to showcase this fast, flexible and fierce aircraft that became a legend in close air support for the Marines.
Pre-purchased tickets are required for this special evening. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Military Attire: Dress Blues/Evening Dress
General Audience Attire: Formal
Complimentary parking available onsite.
Event Schedule:

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – VIP Reception
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM – USMC Birthday Ceremony & Formal Ball

Everything You Need To Know for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball:

VIP Guests FAQ
General Attendees FAQ

Additional Ways to Support
Help Inspire the Next Generation! Even though this event is sold out, you can still make an impact! Your support helps Wings Over the Rockies preserve history and inspire future explorers through exhibits like the Harrier and educational programs.
Contribute directly to Wings Over the Rockies in honor of 250 years of Marine Corps history. Your gift will inspire future generations of aviators and preserve the history through exhibits like the Harrier.
Proceeds support Wings’ mission to educate, excite and inspire innovation for the next generation of aviation and space explorers. Wings Over the Rockies™ is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
We salute our veterans. Enjoy free admission!*
*Veterans, active and retired military receive free admission on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.
To utilize this discount, please present a valid military ID upon entry. Thank you to all veterans and active military for your service and protection.
Family members are welcome to pre-purchase their tickets online. Veteran’s free admission ticket will be available at check in.

Harrier Hangout
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Air & Space Museum
Get ready for a day of discovery and excitement at the Harrier Hangout at the Air & Space Museum! Meet Harrier pilots and learn about incredible legacy of the Harrier, explore the aircraft up close through our open cockpit experience, and take part in hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and inspire future aviators. Don’t miss this special event celebrating our newest addition to the Wings collection – the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II+.
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Little Wings: Plane Spotting
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Let your child’s curiosity take flight and join us at Exploration of Flight to explore the amazing world of airplanes! Join us on the third Saturday of the month for a plane spotting adventure. Participants will learn about the different parts of an airplane and how airports work. Then it’s off to the tarmac to spot real planes in action – watch them take off, land and soar through the skies at Centennial Airport!
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Wings’ Members: Sign in to receive 50% off tickets!
Doors open at 10:20 a.m. Program begins promptly at 10:35 a.m.
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This program is designed for children aged 3-6 years old and their guardians. Siblings are welcome to participate. Adults must accompany children at all times. All attendees must purchase a program ticket; general admission to Exploration of Flight is included with program ticket. A significant portion of this activity takes place outdoors on the tarmac. Weather appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen and hats are recommended. Some binoculars will be available for use, and feel welcome to bring your own binoculars.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-11-17 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed Sunday, November 17, 2025 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Veterans Coffee Hour
2025-11-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Air & Space Museum
Calling all veterans and their families and support networks – you’re invited to a special morning at the Air & Space Museum on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, early access to the museum before public hours, and great conversation with fellow veterans. Explore our aircraft collection with the help of knowledgeable volunteers and take time to connect, reflect and share stories in a welcoming space. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the newest aircraft in our collection and the museum’s first Marine Corps aircraft: the AV-8B Harrier II+!
We’d love to have you join us! Please register at the link below.
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STEM DAY
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Discover, experiment, and let your curiosity soar at STEM Day at Wings Exploration of Flight! Participate in fun, hands-on, educational activities in the hangar with local STEM organizations, including STEMblazers, Butterfly Pavillion and Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance.
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Food Truck: Coopers Coffee

Aviation Merit Badge Program
2025-11-22 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. Our penguin class also includes a tour of the Air & Space Museum!
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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Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-11-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
Shop the Museum Store on Sunday, November 30 and receive 20% off all store products! Find unique and quality aviation and space-themed items for all ages including decor, clothes, jewelry, games, books and much more.
Wings Members receive 30% off all products! Not a member? Click here to become one today!
Plus, the first 20 people to spend over $20 on Museum Store Sunday will receive a special giveaway item!

Santa in the Hangar at the Museum
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Air & Space Museum
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled holiday celebration at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Arrive as early as 9:30 a.m. to park and grab your spot outside under the B-52. Santa is scheduled to arrive by Helicopter between 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Festive activities, magical moments and memories await!

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Holiday-themed Activities
Science Demonstrations
Select Open Cockpits

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger
Republic RF-84K Thunderflash
Steen Skybolt
Bede BD-5*
Lockheed F-104C Starfighter

Discovery Carts
And much more!

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You can also see Santa at our second location, Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport, on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Click here to learn more!

Cockpit Demo Day
2025-12-13 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 December*:

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger
Republic RF-84K Thunderflash
Steen Skybolt
Bede BD-5*
Lockheed F-104C Starfighter

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*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

Santa in the Hangar at Exploration of Flight
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled holiday celebration at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport). Enjoy festive activities and magical moments. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and Santa arrives in a helicopter at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for various holiday-themed activities, including:

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
Holiday-themed Activities
Science Demonstrations
And much more!

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Santa’s presence is confirmed, but his arrival in a helicopter is weather permitting.
Food Truck: Wafflerita – Enjoy a hot chocolate bar*
*Weather permitting, Aircraft on display are subject to change. Food and hot chocolate are not included with admission.
You can also celebrate with us on December 13th at the Air & Space Museum. Click here to learn more!

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-12-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in observance of Christmas Eve. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Air & Space Museum Closure
2025-12-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Air & Space Museum
The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit.

Exploration of Flight Closure
2026-01-09 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport will be closed, Friday, January 9 due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit at WingsMuseum.org/Visit.

Exploration of Flight Closure
2026-01-10 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport will be closed, Saturday, January 10 due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit at WingsMuseum.org/Visit.

CANCELLED: Breakfast Fly-In
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Please be advised that due to inclement weather, the January Breakfast Fly-In has been canceled.
We look forward to welcoming you back for our next Breakfast Fly-In on Saturday, February 14, with fingers crossed for clear skies! Visit our event calendar for details and ticketing.

Exploration of Flight Closure
2026-01-11 | Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport will be closed, Sunday, January 11 due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit at WingsMuseum.org/Visit.
