Air & Space Museum

Experimental Electric Powerplant for Cessna 172

Experimental Electric Powerplant for Cessna 172

Imagine a world where airplanes use sunshine for fuel. That world is becoming a reality! Many companies are developing electric-powered aircraft, and new electric airplanes fly every month. Electric engines are simpler, quieter, smoother, more reliable, easier to operate, and require much less maintenance than their fossil-fueled counterparts. This electric engine powered a Cessna 172 in recent test flights.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Jan 17
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 | 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 January*:

  • F-86H Sabre
  • B-57 Canberra
  • Paser-Bushby Mustang II (Wheelchair accessible)
  • LTV A-7D Corsair II
  • AV-8B+ Harrier II

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*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

Saturday Jan 17
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
Air & Space Museum

SCFD Free Day at the Museum

SCFD Free Day at the Museum
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Enjoy free admission at Wings Air & Space Museum on Saturday, January 17, and bring the whole family for a day of discovery, imagination and fun. Step into the world of aviation and space exploration as you get an up-close look inside the cockpits of select aircraft during Cockpit Demo Day, a rare chance to see how pilots experience flight.

Be sure to explore the restored Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger, a powerful Cold War-era jet that captures the drama, innovation, and speed of aviation history. Learn its story and what makes it unique.

Exciting exhibits. Big aircraft. Inspiring stories. This is a day your family won’t want to miss.

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Saturday Jan 24
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Furry Friends & Flyers

Furry Friends & Flyers
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Spend an uplifting day at the museum exploring aviation in a whole new way. From meeting the calming Denver International Airport’s Canine Airport Therapy Squad Volunteers (DEN CATS) to stepping inside aircraft with McAir Aviation and connecting with Challenge Air about inclusive flight opportunities, this experience blends education, comfort, and fun through hands-on museum activities.

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Food Truck: The Crepe Outdoors (Gluten-Free Options Available)

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight