The Air & Space Museum in Denver is closed today, August 6, due to a private event.  Plan your next visit.

Air & Space Museum

Bede Aviation BD-5

Bede Aviation BD-5

Jim Bede was a creative and successful airplane designer when he designed the BD-5, a tiny, sleek, sexy, high-performance bullet of an airplane. The press eagerly promoted the promising new kit-built airplane. Sales were brisk, but then his engine supplier shut down, and a succession of other engines followed, each with a new set of problems. Although thousands of would-be builders were disappointed, hundreds of BD-5s were completed and flown, including this one.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Aug 9
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Breakfast Fly-In
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for a fly-in featuring planes, pilots, speakers and breakfast*!

Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators. Plus, this month check out cars on display from the Colorado Corvette Club.

Pre-Purchase Tickets

*Weather permitting. Aircraft on display are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Saturday Aug 9
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

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 August*:

  • New aircraft! McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II+
  • Aerospatiale Alouette III (Wheelchair accessible)
  • Murray Model T (Wheelchair accessible)
  • Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
  • Mikoyan MiG-23 Flogger

Pre-Purchase Tickets

*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

Sunday Aug 10
12:00PM TO 2:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Aviation Through the Lens: A Beginner Photography Class

Aviation Through the Lens: A Beginner Photography Class
Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 | 12:00PM to 2:00PM

Take your passion for aviation to new heights in this hands-on beginner photography class! Whether you’re a budding photographer or just getting started, this class will teach you the essential skills needed to capture the beauty, power and precision of aircraft on camera. This class is for ages 16+.

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Through expert guidance, you’ll learn how to frame your shots, adjust settings for optimal clarity and capture stunning images of aircraft on the ground. Explore the fascinating world of aviation through the lens, with practical tips on lighting, composition and camera settings specifically tailored for aviation photography. Join us to unlock the skies through your camera, and leave with a new set of skills, stunning photos and a deeper appreciation for aviation history.

We encourage participants to bring your own cameras, though smartphone cameras are perfectly fine as well. Wings is not responsible for lost or stolen cameras.

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