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Wright Brothers Exhibit

Wright Brothers Exhibit

Explore the legacy of the Wright brothers and delve into the innovative minds and groundbreaking experiments that allowed humans to fly! Discover how Orville and Wilbur approached the challenge of flight using advanced scientific observations and experiments.

Experience what it was like for Orville Wright on that very first flight in December 1903 by climbing aboard our new Wright Flyer Simulator! You’ll feel the vibration and hear the sound of an actual Wright engine as you guide the fragile Flyer off the sands of Kitty Hawk and through the sky.

Overhead is a full-sized replica of the 1902 Wright glider that led the Wrights to the first powered flight a year later. This replica is an actual flyer, too, having flown hundreds of times!

This enhanced exhibit is included in the price of museum admission and is made possible by The Bates Family Foundation.

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Plan Your Visit

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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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Upcoming Events

Saturday Mar 21
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
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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

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*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

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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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Friday Apr 3
1:00PM TO 3:30PM
Air & Space Museum

100 Rockets for 100 Years
100 Rockets for 100 Years
Friday, Apr 3, 2026 | 1:00PM to 3:30PM

Celebrate a hundred years of rocketry! In 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard sent the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket into the air, traveling 41 feet in 2.5 seconds. In honor of this anniversary, we invite you and your family to help us send 100 more skyward.

At this event, you’ll participate in fun and fascinating experiences:

  • Build and launch your own rocket*
  • Explore the science behind flight propulsion and the many ways these vehicles take to the skies
  • Enjoy STEAM activities
  • Attend live demonstrations of water and Estes Rockets** at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm

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*Please bring an empty 2-liter bottle for the rocket build. A limited supply will be available for those unable to provide their own.

**Weather permitting

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