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Frontier Airlines Douglas DC-3 (~1/6 scale model)

Frontier Airlines Douglas DC-3 (~1/6 scale model)

The Douglas DC-3 first gained popularity in the 1930s, but remained in regular airline service for more than 70 years, and some are still used to haul cargo.is widely recognized as the first airliner that could make a profit just by carrying passengers. After World War II, dozens of new airlines got their starts using DC-3 converted from military C-47 transports. Three of those airlines merged in 1950 to form the first Frontier Airlines.

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Lowry - Denver

Air & Space Museum

Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Address:
7711 East Academy Blvd Denver, CO 80230

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P: 303-360-5360

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Sunday May 24
10:00AM TO 11:30AM
Air & Space Museum

Sensory Friendly Hours
Sensory Friendly Hours
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 10:00AM to 11:30AM

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 processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities, including anyone on the autism spectrum, to experience our museum in a lower sensory environment.

You can also 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.

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Sunday May 24
12:00PM TO 5:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Experience the helicopter stories behind the Vietnam War and the pivotal role they played!

At this event, you’ll get an exclusive look at artifacts and aircraft, including:

  • See the cockpit of a combat UH-1 Huey
  • Meet pilots who flew the missions
  • Browse belongings that were brought home by war veterans
  • Explore the museum and learn more about other mission-ready aircraft

Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity!

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Monday May 25
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Monday, May 25, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Experience the helicopter stories behind the Vietnam War and the pivotal role they played!

At this event, you’ll get an exclusive look at artifacts and aircraft, including:

  • See the cockpit of a combat UH-1 Huey
  • Meet pilots who flew the missions
  • Browse belongings that were brought home by war veterans
  • Explore the museum and learn more about other mission-ready aircraft

Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity!

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