Air & Space Museum

Steen Skybolt

Steen Skybolt

In 1968, Lamar Steen was a teacher at Denver’s Manual High School. He thought his students could learn and apply math, science, and other skills by tackling a challenging real-world project. So he designed a new aerobatic airplane and coached his students as they built it. In the process, they acquired self-confidence and valuable experience that would help them gain access to better careers. The Manual High mascot is the Thunderbolt, usually shortened to “Bolt,” so the airplane became the Skybolt. With his students watching, Lamar Steen made the first flight in October 1970.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Mar 14
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Breakfast Fly-In
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Celebrate Pi Day and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and infinite knowledge at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

In honor of the famous 3.14 number, we’re featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

  • A Pi Day scavenger hunt
  • Meet-and-greets with pilots
  • Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac
  • Enjoy delicious food
  • And more!

Don’t miss out on this unique 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 on display are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Saturday Mar 21
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Get an up-close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn about its history, instruments, controls and more!

Featured Aircraft in March*:

  • Velocity Airplane
  • Alexander Eaglerock Biplane
  • Alouette III Helicopter (wheelchair accessible)
  • F-102 Delta Dagger
  • T-33 Shooting Star

Pre-Purchase Tickets

*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

Saturday Mar 28
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Free Day for Lowry Residents

Free Day for Lowry Residents
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Calling all Lowry neighborhood residents! Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through aviation and space history, right in your own backyard. Enjoy FREE admission to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum as our way of saying thank you to our vibrant community.

Redeem your free ticket* at check-in, and enjoy a day of exploring with us.

*Proof of residency in the Lowry neighborhood (zip code 80230) is required.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight