International Women's Air & Space Museum

08/27/2026

Set your alarm clock for Sunday, August 30 at 7:26 AM EDT when the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Check www.nasa.gov for all the ways you can view it! Roman was NASA's 1st chief astronomer and its 1st female executive. She championed the making of the 1st space-based telescope-the Hubble Space Telescope and is known as the "mother of Hubble" for her efforts. The Roman Telescope will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and will orbit about 930,000 miles away from Earth at a spot called Lagrange point 2 for unobstructed views of the universe. Roman will help astronomers answer questions about dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets and more. Want to share more about Roman with youngsters? See
https://science.nasa.gov/astrobiology/learning-resources/coloring-pages/ for fun coloring pages!

08/19/2026

We couldn't wait until the event.... Online bidding is now open for A Night at the Museum's Silent Auction! From ballet to bowling, there is something for everyone. Get a head start by bidding online through DonorView at bit.ly/BID4IWASM

✨PLUS ✨get ready for even more fantastic items during the event! We have over 25 additional items to raffle off in-person at A Night at the Museum. Didn't buy your tickets yet? It's not too late! Ticket sales will remain open until Thursday, August 20 at 2:00pm. Will we see you there?

Can't attend the event? You can still participate by bidding for silent auction items online, or making a direct donation from the silent auction page.

Don’t miss your chance to bid, win, and be part of our 50th anniversary celebration!

🎟 Tickets: bit.ly/IWASM50 or call (216) 623-1111
🔔 Silent Auction: bit.ly/IBID4IWASM

08/14/2026

What's on the menu for A Night at the Museum?

We're serving up more than history! Our 50th anniversary gala will feature an incredible lineup of refreshments for you to enjoy throughout the evening.

🍷 Featured local wines from CLE Urban Winery, Rosabella Winery, Grand River Cellars, and Debonne Vineyards.
🧀 Italian hors d’oeuvres catered by La Vera.
☕ Pastries from La Vera paired with coffee or tea from Starbucks Coffee Co.

And that’s just the beginning! Spend the evening mingling with living history interpreters, exploring the silent auction and raffle, and raising your glass to 50 years of the International Women's Air & Space Museum!

🎟 Tickets are on sale now! Go online to bit.ly/IWASM50 or call (216) 623-1111. Treat yourself to an elegant and unforgettable night—and support the preservation of women's air and space history.

🗓🕡August 21, 2026. 6:30-10:00pm

08/10/2026

The International Women's Air & Space Museum is honored to host A Night at the Museum in partnership with EPIC Agency, our Presenting Sponsor. EPIC's team brings expertise in strategy, creativity, advertising, PR, and digital marketing to amplify messages, like IWASM's, and achieve mission-driven results. In addition to linking arms for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the team at EPIC and IWASM are also hard at work on the museum's new website...so stay tuned!

Didn't get your tickets yet? There is still time! You won't want to miss this spectacular evening. Come enjoy history, food and drink, a silent auction, and raffle all while supporting the only museum dedicated to preserving women's impact on air and space since 1976.

Reserve your tickets online: bit.ly/IWASM50
By phone: (216) 623-1111

07/30/2026

Which women of air and space history do you hope to see at A Night at the Museum? COMMENT BELOW!

To find out which iconic women will make an appearance, JOIN US on August 21 from 6:30-10:00pm. Remember, history isn't just names and dates in books, it's something you can experience. Don't miss your chance to engage with history like never before...Secure your tickets, today! 🎟

For tickets and more information, go online to bit.ly/IWASM50 or call (216) 623-1111

07/23/2026

Sharing the sad news that famed helicopter pilot and local Cleveland traffic reporter Pat Brady (Whirly Girl #364) passed away recently. She spoke at the museum's Coffee and Collections event in May 2023 and previously donated the helicopter plaque seen in the image below. Pat flew out of Burke Lakefront Airport where our museum is located. Here's the tribute paid to her in the sky from FOX 8 News TV: https://fox8.com/news/fox-8-pays-tribute-to-pat-brady-in-the-sky/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTPScZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsbklGNW9OcnBUNnFheDFUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhgq9L-K64TfMLaDyMpWwwM0i7xH5n8mqONt7EAESE5Lin-3Uq1UpHXzTD-O_aem__na098UUsg8NwsfGKLJEnA

07/16/2026

For one night, history will leave the exhibits and join the party 🥂🎉

Join us for a night unlike any other and celebrate the International Women's Air & Space Museum's 50th Anniversary at our reimagined annual fundraiser gala....A Night at the Museum 🌟

Spend the evening mingling with women of air and space history as talented living historians portray icons like Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and more. Listen to their stories and ask them the questions you've always wanted to ask as you enjoy local wines, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and raffle prizes.

Plus, learn about the women who founded IWASM as interpreters portray museum founders Doris Scott and Nancy Hopkins Tier for an inspiring keynote presentation.

Ticket sales are now open! 🎟
Buy tickets online: bit.ly/IWASM50
Or, call (216) 623-1111

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s annual fundraiser gala has been reimagined for the museum’s 50th anniversary in 2026…. “A Night at the Museum” will be a dazzling evening for guests as icons of women’s air & space history intermingle with the crowd and engage in storytell...

07/09/2026

Sharing the sad news that aviator Wally Funk passed away yesterday at age 87. Wally was the youngest of the Mercury 13 women and the only one who needed her parents' permission to take the tests due to her age. She was the last surviving member of the group. She led an incredible life full of aviation and her desire to fly in space. She worked as a flight instructor, flight inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration, first female Air Safety Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, participated in numerous air races & speaker on aviation safety. She also spent many years trying to fly in space, finally achieving a suborbital flight on Blue Origin's initial mission with passengers in July of 2021 on a New Shepard rocket. Wally spoke at our museum in 2003 and in 2019 sharing her many aviation stories. One of her favorite expressions, was "throw it a fish" to explain how she dealt with adversity during her life. Mary Wallace Funk will definitely be missed. View interviews with Wally during her 2019 visit at the museum at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njqVLrw5mG0