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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Air & Space Museum

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

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7711 East Academy Blvd Denver, CO 80230

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P: 303-360-5360

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Sunday Aug 23

10:00AM TO 11:30AM

Air & Space Museum

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sunday, Aug 23, 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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Saturday Sep 12

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Check out Corvettes and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and unique cars at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

Start your engines at this family-friendly event where we feature special activities in addition to our usual events, including:

Explore local vintage vehicles courtesy of the Central Colorado Corvette Club
Chat with the drivers and hear their stories
Take a seat in both cars and airplanes
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac and meet the pilots

See you soon for this family-friendly event!

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Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact PublicPrograms@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.

Food Trucks: Cooper’s Coffee & Wafflerita

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

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Saturday Sep 19

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look inside your favorite aircraft?

At this event, you’ll be able to explore select cockpits and learn about aircraft you never knew existed. Each station has a knowledgeable volunteer who can tell you all about the exhibit, its history, and answer questions. Our options rotate monthly, so every visit is unique!

Featured aircraft in September*:

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Can’t make this one? Join us next month on October 17!

*Featured aircraft are subject to change.

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