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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is Colorado’s Official Air & Space Museum. Founded in 1994 and housed at the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Wings is dedicated to inspiring, educating and entertaining the public about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. As an education-focused organization, we understand the importance of open communication and learning. However, we do moderate comments made on our social platforms in order to maintain a family friendly and respectful environment. We are dedicated to providing visitors with a quality experience – both online and at the Museum. We address all constructive criticisms quickly and efficiently. Please direct message us with any questions or concerns you have.

11/04/2026

Wings is flying in formation with Food Bank of the Rockies to fight hunger! 🥫

Did you know that in Colorado, 1 in 8 people experience food insecurity, including 1 in 6 children. This year alone, Food Bank of the Rockies has fed 392,521 people.

Bring in a canned or non-perishable food item or donate to Food Bank of the Rockies between November 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026 while exploring our hangar! Offer valid at both Wings Over the Rockies locations during normal hours.

Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and help us soar to feed our community!

11/02/2026

Explore Denver's museums after dark! 🌙

Join us on November 7 for Night at the Museums as part of ! Enjoy an evening of discovery with FREE admission to participating museums from 5–10PM and the FREE shuttle routes make it easy to explore multiple museums in one night! 🚌

Hop aboard Route G and explore:
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum > Denver Museum of Nature & Science> Freyer Newman Center at > ️ Back to Wings Over the Rockies!

📍 Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
📅 November 7
⏰ 5:00PM –10:00PM

Grab your friends, family, and fellow aviation enthusiasts for a night of exploring the city. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

10/31/2026

It’s Viper the friendly ghost 👻

Come see our F-16 exhibit at the museum on this spooky day!

10/30/2026

Meet the B-1 Lancer, a supersonic strategic bomber nicknamed the "Bone." It’s variable-sweep wings and ability to fly at incredible speeds, this aircraft is a frightening force in the skies.

Designed to fly fast and low to evade enemy radar, the B-1 can carry a massive payload of conventional weapons. Its thunderous engines and intimidating silhouette make it one of the most fearsome bombers ever built.

We uncovered the darker side of aviation history and the chilling stories behind some of the world's most powerful aircraft. Dare to learn more about these aircraft in person?

10/28/2026

Not all aircraft are a treat to fly. Some have a few terrifying tricks up their wings.

Meet the F-100 Super Sabre, the first fighter aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed of sound in level flight. But breaking barriers came with some deadly consequences.

With its sharply swept wings, the F-100 was built for speed, but flying at slower speeds could turn into a pilot's worst nightmare. During landing, the aircraft could experience a dangerous stall known as the "Sabre Dance," causing the nose to pitch up and the pilot to lose control.

This spooky season, we're uncovering the darker side of aviation history and the chilling stories behind some of our most iconic aircraft. Visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum this October to see the F-100 Super Sabre for yourself!

10/27/2026

🎤 New on the Behind the Wings Podcast: The final Marine Corps Harrier squadron

Major Eric “Porky” Scheibe joins host Rick Crandall to look back on the AV-8B Harrier II and the end of its Marine Corps service. Scheibe flew more than 2,087 hours in the jump jet and served with VMA-223, the last Harrier squadron.

Hear what it’s like to transition from high-speed flight to a hover, support Marines on the ground, and fly during the squadron’s final days. Scheibe also shares how VMA-223 prepared its people and aircraft for the next chapter.

Find Episode 81 at the link in bio or wherever you listen.

10/24/2026

Things in the hangar go bump at night... or do they? 😱

This spooky season, our Experiential Programs Manager, Phil is uncovering the darker side of aviation history and the chilling stories behind some of our most iconic aircraft. First up is our WWII-era B-18 that was caught in an international gun-smuggling operation.

Come back for more spooky stories or visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum this October to see these aircraft up close!

10/23/2026

Night at the Museums on November 7 is just around the corner for ! 🖼️✨

Your favorite museums will be open late with FREE admission from 5–10 p.m.

Here is our route (G): Wings Over the Rockies > Denver Museum of Nature & Science > Freyer Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens > Wings Over the Rockies

📍 Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
📅 November 7
⏰ 5:00PM –10:00PM

Bring your friends, family, and fellow aviation enthusiasts for a night of discovery. We can't wait to see which route you choose! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/PdrcR2P

(Photos: Valeria Moonch)

10/23/2026

The Air & Space Museum in Denver will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 24 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Plan your next visit at WingsMuseum.org/Visit.

10/21/2026

Ejected from the B-1 Lancer.

On November 8, 1988, a B-1 aircraft suffered a critical failure during a routine touch-and-go takeoff.

Tony "Voodoo" Eret details how the SITS computer immediately alerted the flight crew to the emergency, leading to the decision to eject from the bomber.

Hear the full story on Episode 58 of the Behind the Wings Podcast.

Address

7711 E. Academy Boulevard
Denver, CO
80230

Telephone

+13033605360

Website

https://linktr.ee/wingsmuseum

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