Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

🚨🎤 New Behind the Wings podcast episode - Stunt Flying for Top Gun: Maverick. Find Episode 40 at https://buff.ly/3KZ9Xec or wherever you listen! In this episode hear behind-the-scenes stories of how some of the most realistic flying scenes are made. Guest Scott Kartvedt tells us about his time in the Navy, flying as a Blue Angel and on the Patriots Jet team, and "dogfighting" with a helicopter while filming. This one is going to be cool! Episode 40 marks the end of Season 4 of the Behind the Wings Podcast. We'll be taking a short break and will be back later this year for Season 5. Hosted by Rick Crandall and John Barry. Produced by Brian Funke and Cray Novick. Edited by Brian Funke. PC: Paramount Pictures and Scott Kartvedt. #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #museum #denver #podcast #behindthewings #behindthewingspodcast #pilot #fighterpilot #fighterjet #f18 #jet #blueangels #topgun #topgunmaverick #maverick #stunts #stuntpilot #navy

Experience a high-flying adventure with Snoopy and the Red Baron at the Air & Space Museum! 🛩️🐶 This limited time exhibit features the stories of Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace. Learn about Charles Schulz and the creation of these timeless tales, Snoopy's ties to the U.S. Air Force and see rare vintage memorabilia. Test your paper airplane skills, take a selfie with Snoopy's doghouse and unleash your creative side at our coloring station. Be sure to visit the Museum Store for special Snoopy items and unique gifts! Learn more & plan your visit at https://buff.ly/4aHbTlK #wingsmuseum #exhibit #snoopy #peanuts #thingstodo #denver #airandspace #museum

We're thrilled to recognize our outstanding team members who have gone above and beyond. 🌟 Congratulations to our 2024 2nd Quarter Award Winners for their exceptional dedication, hard work and contributions to making Wings a great place.🏆 Outstanding Full-Time Team Member: Brian Funke, Content Coordinator Outstanding Part-Time Team Member: Davis Varcoe, Visitor Services Associate Outstanding Volunteer: Michael Dunick (not pictured) Outstanding Aerospace Exploration Student: Asher (not pictured) Join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals for their remarkable work! 👏 #wingsmuseum #quarterlyawards #employee #volunteers #wingsovertherockies 

Is your child interested in aerospace? Get their future off the ground with Wings Aerospace Exploration! ✈️🚀 Join us for a parent/family information session on Tuesday, July 16 at 6pm at Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport. Learn about how you can set your child on the path to a career in aerospace, whether they want to be a pilot, an engineer, a scientist, a technician or an astronaut! Aerospace Exploration is an enrichment program that provides students hands-on learning experiences and the opportunity to engage with industry professionals. 👩🚀 Learn more & register at https://buff.ly/4cWexWt #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #education #aerospace #museum #learn #parents

Featured Aircraft of July! ✈ This month we are showing off the Skyote! The single-engine, single-seat sport biplane. Check out other quick facts that you probably didn’t know! See it in person this month! #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #aviation #aviationdaily #pilot #biplane #historicalplanes #thingstodoindenver #denvermuseum 

You are cleared for takeoff! In honor of Wings Over the Rockies 30th Anniversary, take 30% off your new membership! ✈️ With a Wings membership, enjoy unlimited, regular admission to both Wings locations, plus exclusive access to events, discounts, and other benefits throughout the year. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer - soar into savings today! Learn more & become a member today at https://buff.ly/3XhsaIu *Offer ends 7/31/24. Offer valid for first-time and lapsed members of a year or more, and does not apply to Patron or Corporate/Group Memberships. #wingsmuseum #membership #sale #aviation #space #airandspace #museum #support #join

Can you guess what year this airplane is from? Check out the factory original paint and upholstery! 🛩️ Take a step back in time at our Vintage Showcase on Saturday, July 13 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Exploration of Flight! See this Varga and more retro featured aircraft including a 1948 Luscombe 8F Silvaire, 1977 Grumman Tiger and 1959 Cessna 172. Dress up in your favorite retro wear and shop for vintage goods in the hangar from local vendors! Learn more & pre-purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/3LblkQb #wingsmuseum #explorationofflight #vintage #retro #varga #aircraft #aviation #thingstodo #denver

Join us for a 2-day fair at the airport! Enjoy carnival games and see aircraft, cars, drones, models and photography on display. Featured aircraft will include a Boeing Stearman, Sonoran Beauty, Bellanca Decathlon Xtreme and more. 📅: Saturday, July 6 & Sunday, July 7 ⏰: 7/6: 10am-5pm & 7/7: 10am-3pm 📍: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport Come fly with us and purchase a ride in a variety of modern or vintage aircraft! Learn more about flight tickets at the link below. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind family event where the magic of the fair meets the wonders of aviation! Learn more about the schedule & pre-purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/3L7Fx9n #wingsmuseum #explorationofflight #airport #fair #carnival #aviation #kidsactivities #thingstodo #denver

Many of us know about Snoopy's airplane of choice, the Sopwith Camel, but do you know the history behind it? Snoopy is a flying ace who pilots the Sopwith Camel, an aircraft famously used by the British. The plane was nicknamed the Camel for its distinctive bump towards the front. Due to the funny-sounding name, Charles Schulz chose this aircraft as Snoopy's plane, and he has faithfully flown it ever since! Come check out our Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibit to find more history like this! Buy your tickets today at https://buff.ly/3wcVl3u. #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #snoopy #peanuts #redbaron #sopwithcamel #wwi #pilot #flyingace #history #snoopyandtheredbaron #exhibit

🚨📺 New video today at 4pm! America's First Black Astronaut Candidate https://buff.ly/3XGdKEG In this episode of Behind the Wings, we are excited to speak with America’s first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight Jr. Ed talks about his time as a test pilot in the Air Force, training as an astronaut, and how, decades later, he finally went to space. It’s time to go Behind the Wings! Image courtesy of Blue Origin. Description: Ed Dwight smiles with his hands in the air as he steps out of a white space capsule. #behindthewings #wingsovertherockies #wingsmuseum #eddwight #astronaut #space #history #historybuff