New Earhart Museum to Open this Spring

Among the exhibits is the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E.

Friday, January 13, 2023 at 05:17 PM ET

Verified

The Lockheed 10-E, named "Muriel" after Earhart's sister, is the last one in existence, according to museum officials. [Courtesy: Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum]

Key Takeaways:

The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is scheduled to open on April 14, 2023, in Atchison, Kansas, uniquely combining STEM education with the history of the pioneering aviatrix in her birthplace.
Key exhibits include the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E aircraft, "Muriel," a full-scale cockpit replica, and interactive displays demonstrating aviation advancements and celestial navigation.
The museum highlights Earhart's keen interest in science and technology, portraying her not just as an aviator but also as a scientific innovator who used her plane as a "flying laboratory."
Designed in partnership with education experts, the exhibits align with national and state curriculum standards, providing educational resources and virtual reality experiences of Earhart's historic flights.

See a mistake? Contact us.

The grand opening of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is slated for Friday, April 14, 2023, at Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport (K59) in Atchison, Kansas.

According to the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation, the state-of-the-art museum located in Earhart’s birthplace, will be the first to combine STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the history of the trail-blazing aviatrix.