Children's Museums
Kansas Aviation Museum
📍 3350 George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67210🌐 www.kansasaviationmuseum.org
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About Kansas Aviation Museum
Municipal airport turned museum. Formerly a municipal airport, with the art deco terminal now housing a tribute to aviation history. The museum is housed in a historic 1935 art-deco airport terminal, repurposing a former municipal airport as an aviation history venue. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 837 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Historic aircraft, 1935 art-deco terminal, aviation archives, B-52 restoration
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm; Closed Thursdays
- Special Programs
- Field trips, Little Aviators, summer camps, homeschool programs
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a historic 1935 art-deco airport terminal, repurposing a former municipal airport as an aviation history venue
- The museum features a 1927 Swallow aircraft, a historically significant early American airplane from Kansas aviation heritage
- The control tower offers dual views of both the city and McConnell Air Force Base, providing visitors with an active military air base perspective
- The museum operates diverse special programming including paranormal investigations, murder mystery events, and Girls in Aviation Day, extending beyond traditional museum experiences
- The ramp displays 12 outdoor aircraft specimens, with a B-52 currently undergoing restoration as a major centerpiece exhibit
💬 What Visitors Say
- Don't miss the ramp behind the museum where 12 aircraft are on display - this is a key highlight that provides an immersive viewing experience of the aviation collection
- Plan to visit before 4pm as that's the last admission time, and arrive on a weekday other than Thursday (when the museum is closed) to have a more relaxed experience with fewer crowds
- Budget 2-3 hours for your visit to fully explore the aviation history exhibits, aircraft displays, and control tower views without feeling rushed
- Take advantage of free Senior Thursdays with complimentary presentations on the 2nd Thursday of each month, or check the calendar for special events like Girls in Aviation Day and Murder Mystery experiences that add unique educational value
- Climb the control tower for excellent views of the city and McConnell Air Force Base - reviewers highlighted this as a standout feature of the museum experience
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