Air & Space Museum

Colorado Air National Guard Room

Colorado Air National Guard Room

The Colorado Air National Guard Heritage Committee has assembled a fascinating collection of artifacts, photos, and paintings that chronicle the unit’s history from its creation in 1923 as one of the very first air units in the National Guard, through the 1950s, when Colorado’s “Minute Men” jet demonstration team became the official aerobatic team for the National Guard and rivaled the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, to the Guard’s combat deployments in Vietnam and the Gulf Wars.   

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Jun 13
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Breakfast Fly-In
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Get an inside look at aircraft operations and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and flight coordination at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

There is no better place to learn about the airport than at our tarmac, where we are featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

  • Sit in an aircraft tug
  • Learn the importance of vests and wands while using them during our marshaling activity
  • Participate in the foreign object debris scavenger hunt game
  • Meet-and-greets with pilots
  • Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac

Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly opportunity!

Pre-Purchase Tickets

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 and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Saturday Jun 13
5:30PM TO 10:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Dos Gringos Live in Concert

Dos Gringos Live in Concert
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 | 5:30PM to 10:00PM

Join us and Dos Gringos for a benefit concert to restore our newest exhibit!

After years of sitting outside and being used as a maintenance trainer, our F-16D needs some serious love and attention to reclaim her former glory. We’re calling all fans to help fund the restoration and get our aircraft looking great and standing proudly once again. Don’t miss a legendary performance from the ultimate fighter pilot band when they take the stage at Exploration of Flight for a 2.5-hour, full-throttle set.

Experience:

  • Live music you can rock out to
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Meet and greets with pilots
  • Check out unique aircraft
  • And more!

Dance, fuel the mission, and help launch our Thunderbird F-16D back into top form!

Buy Tickets*

*This event is 21+. Please note that the performing band may use explicit language or lyrics that some guests may find offensive. Listener discretion is advised. This event has sold out in the past.

Saturday Jun 20
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Papas and Choppas

Papas and Choppas
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Get an inside look at helicopters while seeing modern aviation come to life!

This special Father’s Day weekend showcase will feature all things rotor wings and fun family-friendly events, including:

  • Guided ground tours for guests of available aircraft
  • Meet pilots and crews
  • See aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac
  • A special Father’s Day free family photo op
  • And more!

Don’t miss out on this fun day to celebrate Dad!

Buy Tickets*

Interested in additional opportunities? Click the links below!

Little Wings: Plane Spotting brings aviation to life right in front of your child’s eyes!

The Aviation Photography Workshop will take you to the skies by showing the best ways to photograph aircraft!

Want something to eat? We’ve got you covered!

Check out delicious food from 2 Salty Sarges

*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight