Wings Over the Rockies

A nonprofit organization

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$15,000 Goal


As Colorado's Official Air & Space Museum, Wings Over the Rockies is dedicated to not only preserving history, but also to preparing tomorrow's aerospace professionals for the workforce. Our donors are vital to continuing our work of educating aviation and space enthusiasts of all ages, and inspiring innovation in our state and beyond. Your gift helps us build the future of aerospace in Colorado! 



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Mission

To educate, inspire, and excite all people about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present, and future.

Background Statement

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is a Colorado-based non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking visitors’ dreams of flight through exhibitions, events, and educational programming. We are proud to provide these services at our two locations: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and Exploration of Flight.

Housed in Hangar 1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in eastern Denver, the Air & Space Museum boasts more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to displaying iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts, military uniforms and much more. Designed to inspire and educate people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future, our museum is proud to be Colorado's Official Air & Space Museum.

Located roughly 19 miles south of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Exploration of Flight is a 15-acre campus set on one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation. Through aviation-focused events, programming and exhibits, Exploration of Flight offers an immersive, educational experience for those fascinated by flight, and a unique perspective for those already in the industry. While visitors to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum experience a rich heritage center, Exploration of Flight focuses on the future of aerospace exploration and technology.

Each year, these two locations welcome approximately 160,000 visitors from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Wings Over the Rockies

other names

WOTR, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Year Established

1982

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

7711 E Academy Blvd
Denver, CO 80230

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

303-360-5360

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