Fly Into The New Year At Wings Over The Rockies

Photos courtesy of Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies announced today its first quarter events schedule giving visitors an insight of what’s to come at both locations. Some highlights include: the opening of the Berlin Airlift Supplies from the Skies exhibit, free admission days, summer camp registration and more. Event dates and details are included below:

Free Admission Days

Sensory Friendly Hours: Sunday, Jan. 21 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Visit the Air & Space Museum in Lowry to experience the museum turned down and participate in sensory friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, STEAM and sensory activities and more. Admission is FREE for children or adults with sensory processing sensitivities and their families.

SCFD Free Day

On Sunday, Feb. 11 admission is free for all visitors at both Wings locations.

Lowry Residents in zip code 80230 receive free admission to Wings Air & Space Museum on Thursday, March 28.

New Exhibits

Berlin Airlift-Supplies from the Skies – Opens Jan. 20 – May 27, 2024

Step back in time and relive an iconic moment in history! Learn about the incredible story of courage and determination with the historic airlift that bridged hope and freedom during a pivotal period. Immerse yourself in interactive displays, rare artifacts, and gripping narratives that bring this remarkable exhibit to life.

K6Y9ED 1949 – In Operation Little Vittles candy is dropped by tiny parachutes to Berlin children by pilot Gail Halvorsen (in aircraft). In this picture, a few remaining pieces of candy are tossed to waiting children at Tempelhof Airport. Berlin, Germany

The Wright Brothers Exhibit

The Wright Brothers enhanced exhibit is now open and includes a new and improved visitor experience including the Wright Flyer simulator and an original Wright Model K Propeller signed by Orville Wright at his home in Dayton in 1944.

Cockpit Demo Days

Located at Wings Museum on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jan. 13: Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer (Wheelchair accessible); General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark; Steen Skybolt; North American F-86H Sabre Republic RF-84K.

Feb. 10: North American F-100D Super Sabre; Martin EB-57; Alexander Eaglerock; Bede BD-5 (Wheelchair accessible); Cessna U-3A “Blue Canoe”.

March 9: Flight for Life Aerospatiale Alouette III (Wheelchair accessible); Bell UH-1M “Huey” (Wheelchair accessible); Steen Skybolt; Apollo Command Module Boilerplate; Grumman EA-6B Prowler.

Breakfast Fly-In

Visit Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport) on the first Saturday of each month (*weather permitting) for breakfast with a view. Visitors can enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.

Aviation-Focused Weekend Showcases

Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for an immersive way to learn about aviation held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. throughout each month. A great experience for the entire family and a whole lot of fun.

• • Teacher Flight Showcase on Jan. 27 is free for teachers and educators. Discount Code for Teachers: TFSEducator24
  • Radio Controlled Aircraft & Drone Showcase on Feb 10
  • Public Safety Day on Feb. 24

Registration is now open for 2024 Air & Space Summer Camp. CLICK HERE for details about Wings 2024 summer camps at both Wings locations (Air & Space Museum in Lowry and Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport).

Other Key events happening at Wings Museum

Connecting with the Cosmos – Adult Night Out on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Museum in Lowry from 7:00– 9:00 p.m.

Aerospace Discovery Family Workshops – Families with children aged 2-12 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• • Feb. 19:  Geocaching at the Museum
  • March 25: Rivet Like Rosie

Coming Feb. 1 to the Harrison Ford Theater at the Air & Space Museum – new movie: Space: The New Frontier (free with museum admission)