The museum is housed in Hangar 1, which was built in 1938 as part of the original Lowry Air Force Base complex.
The collection includes a B-52 'Stratofortress' nicknamed 'Cushy Number' that saw service during the Vietnam War.
Visitors can access the cockpit of select aircraft during designated demonstration days.
The facility contains a rare example of the F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the Top Gun film franchise.
It holds a significant collection of original aviation art and historical military memorabilia curated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
The museum offers flight simulators that replicate the performance of modern combat aircraft.
The location serves as the Colorado site for the state's official aviation Hall of Fame.
A replica of the X-Wing starfighter from the Star Wars film series is frequently on display as part of a rotating pop-culture exhibition.
The museum's archive maintains records and photographs related to Colorado's specific contributions to the Cold War space race.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum occupies a historic hangar at the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. The facility spans over 40,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to aviation history and aerospace science. The permanent collection includes rare aircraft such as the B-52 Stratofortress, a F-14 Tomcat, and a rare RF-84F Thunderflash. The museum operates a second location, the Exploration of Flight, at Centennial Airport for interactive flight experiences. Exhibits feature artifacts from space exploration, including lunar mission components and historical flight suits. The museum hosts educational programs for students and adults focusing on STEM through aviation. It maintains an extensive archive of aviation art and military photography. The structure itself is a recognized historical site, having served as a key maintenance hangar during the active years of Lowry Air Force Base.
Directly under the nose of the B-52 Stratofortress for a sense of the aircraft's immense scale.
Check the online event calendar before visiting to see if flight simulator sessions or cockpit opening days are scheduled.
Allow extra travel time if you intend to visit the Exploration of Flight secondary location at Centennial Airport.
Wear comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes as the hangar floor is concrete and expansive.
Do not confuse this museum with the separate 'Exploration of Flight' facility at Centennial Airport when planning your navigation.
Open daily, though hours may be limited during major federal holidays.
Do not touch the aircraft surfaces or enter restricted cockpit areas unless explicitly permitted by staff.
