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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in Hangar 1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in eastern Denver, Colorado. The museum is dedicated to displaying iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts, military uniforms and much more.
Exhibits
Transport yourself to a different time and place. Our exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with historic aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia and explore the future of aviation and space through immersive events and realistic flight simulators.
Our newest exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future is now open!
Get ready for lift-off! Immerse yourself in the world of space exploration and learn about the planets, the solar system, the stars and the universe beyond. Experience various hands-on stations where you can touch actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet, take a spin on a centrifuge, get up-close to artifacts from the space program and much more!
One of the most iconic symbols of the Vietnam War is the Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopter. Hueys served throughout the conflict as troop and cargo carriers, air ambulances, and gunships with the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
This ¾ scale replica of the fighter Luke Skywalker flew in the climactic attack on the first Death Star has autographs of dozens of the cast and crew on the fuselage side. An active R2-D2 sits behind the cockpit and reacts to visitors.
Our newest exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future is now open!
Get ready for lift-off! Immerse yourself in the world of space exploration and learn about the planets, the solar system, the stars and the universe beyond. Experience various hands-on stations where you can touch actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet, take a spin on a centrifuge, get up-close to artifacts from the space program and much more!
One of the most iconic symbols of the Vietnam War is the Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopter. Hueys served throughout the conflict as troop and cargo carriers, air ambulances, and gunships with the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
This ¾ scale replica of the fighter Luke Skywalker flew in the climactic attack on the first Death Star has autographs of dozens of the cast and crew on the fuselage side. An active R2-D2 sits behind the cockpit and reacts to visitors.
Get ready for an evening of fun and fright at the Air & Space Museum! Bring your friends to explore the museum after dark and discover the eerie side of the cosmos.
Participate in many hands-on activities including:
Get ready for a spook–tacular fun time at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum! Celebrate Halloween in the hangar with thrills and chills for all ages.
Come in costume and enjoy many frightfully festive family activities including:
Rat scavenger hunt with prizes
Discovery Carts: Flying Phantoms & more!
Activities & crafts: Pumpkin launchers, space sun catchers, Halloween characters make-a-face, Bernoulli masks and paper airplanes
Black hole listening station – Hear the chilling sounds of NASA’s sonification of a black hole
Visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum free of charge as part of Denver Arts Week Free Night at the Museums!
Enjoy an after-hours experience at the Air & Space Museum as you explore the wonders of aviation and space exploration up close. Check out our newest exhibit, Space: A Journey to our Future, and immerse yourself in the world of space exploration. Explore various hands-on stations where you can touch actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet, take a spin on a centrifuge, get up-close to artifacts from the space program and much more!
Choose your own aviation adventure in one of our MaxFlight simulators and check out the Harrison Ford Theater where now playing is Space: The New Frontier and a Behind the Wings® special feature. Be sure to stop by the Museum Store to shop for unique items and gifts.
FREE shuttles make it easy to explore many museums all evening! Click here for more details and a full list of participating Denver museums.
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