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Serious Fun: A Grownup’s Model Airplanes

Serious Fun: A Grownup’s Model Airplanes

Denver pilot and model-maker Fritz Howard built large-scale model aircraft of exquisite detail and realism. Flight control surfaces operate from the stick and rudder pedals in the cockpit, landing gear retracts or extends using a tiny crank in the cockpit, and cowlings open to reveal minutely detailed engines! Many of his models are displayed in the world’s top aerospace museums, but Wings Over the Rockies has the largest collection in the world of Fritz Howard models.

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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

E: info@wingsmuseum.org

P: 303-360-5360

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Saturday Dec 14
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Santa in the Hangar at the Museum
Santa in the Hangar at the Museum
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Join us for a day of family fun and celebrate the holiday season at Wings Over the Rockies™ Air & Space Museum. Arrive early to see Santa arrive in a helicopter at 10:00 a.m.!

Join us for various holiday-themed activities including:

  • Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Games and holiday crafts
  • Candy cane scavenger hunt
  • Select Open Cockpits
    • Cessna U-3A
    • Alexander Eaglerock
    • Rotorway Scorpion II (Wheelchair accessible)
    • Martin EB-57
    • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
  • Pedal Planes
  • Discovery Carts
  • Magic show from Chad Wonder Magic
  • Photo Booth from Mihi Entertainment
  • Balloon Twisting from Clownin’ Around For Fun
  • And much more!

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Santa’s presence is confirmed, but his arrival in a helicopter is weather permitting.

You can also celebrate with us on December 15th at our second location, Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport. Click here to learn more!

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Sunday Dec 15
12:00PM TO 2:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Santa in the Hangar at Exploration of Flight
Santa in the Hangar at Exploration of Flight
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 | 12:00PM to 2:00PM

Join us for a day of family fun and celebrate the holiday season at Wings Over the Rockies™ Exploration of Flight. Arrive early to see Santa arrive in a helicopter at 12:00 p.m.! Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for various holiday-themed activities including:

Pre-Purchase Tickets

Santa’s presence is confirmed, but his arrival in a helicopter is weather permitting.

You can also celebrate with us on December 14th at the Air & Space Museum. Click here to learn more!

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Tuesday Dec 17
10:00AM TO 8:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Evening at the Museum
Evening at the Museum
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM

We’re extending our hours until 8:00 p.m. to give you more time to explore, discover and marvel at the wonders of aviation and space! Bring the family, plan a date night, or fly solo – it’s your time to see the Air & Space Museum in a whole new light. Standard admission pricing applies. As always, admission is free for our members. Get your tickets now and don’t miss this special opportunity to explore captivating aviation and space exhibits after hours. We look forward to seeing you!

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