Inside Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies: A Treasure Trove of Aerospace

Colorado museum continues legacy of learning where history meets the future.

Rick Durden

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Douglas B-18A Bolo bomber, developed from the DC-2 airliner. [Credit: Rick Durden]

Key Takeaways:

The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, situated in the historic Hangar One of the former Lowry Air Force Base, comprehensively chronicles military and civilian aerospace history.
It features a diverse collection of historic aircraft, brought to life through interactive displays, videos, and personal anecdotes from docents, emphasizing the human stories behind aviation.
The museum offers extensive future-focused educational programs at two campuses, including aerospace career pathways for students, pilot training, and teacher workshops, to inspire the next generation of aerospace explorers.
A powerful sculpture, "Lest We Forget: The Mission," serves as a poignant tribute to WWII fighter pilots and the broader sacrifices made by military aviators.

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A good air museum is a treasure for pilots—a great one is a treasure for everyone.

The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, with its separate 15-acre Exploration of Flight campus, qualifies as a great air museum. The Denver facility is a treasure that celebrates our military and civilian aerospace history, the myriad people who made it happen and, welcoming the future, uses forward-looking technology in teaching how to be involved in what’s to come in aviation and space.