Kansas Aviation Museum

09/28/2023

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09/27/2023

Are you still looking for a wedding venue? The Kansas Aviation Museum has you covered!

We are currently running our biggest special of the year:



If you sign a contract with us before November 1st you will get:

- Up to 25% off your entire cost

- free black or white tablecloths

- free black or white Fabric napkins

- no damage deposit

- Free uplighting (package 1 only)

- Free 8 hightop cocktail tables (package 1 only)

- Free gold hexagon backdrop (package 1)

- Free extended 4 hour dress rehearsal (package 1 only)



Every rental includes the following:

- All chairs and tables provided

- Set up and tear down of tables provided

- Trash clean up throughout wedding

- Trash/venue clean up provided by staff

- Bride and groom suites

- Catering kitchen

- 3 hours prep time before wedding

- 1 hour after wedding to remove decorations

- Venue coordinator present throughout wedding

- Free membership for a year

- Free use of museum/venue for any engagement shoots



Send our coordinator an email or give us a call if you’d like to schedule a tour!

[email protected]
316.683.9242

09/27/2023

Make sure to check out PBS Kansas Channel 8 One on One Interview with Paul Bowen on Thursday evening at 7:30PM. Find out more here: https://www.kpts.org/programming/oneonone/

09/25/2023

Have you checked out our Rip Gooch Black Aviators Exhibit? Opened in May of 2023, take a brief trip through the Tuskegee era of black aviation. While you’re there, take a second to enjoy and relax on this artist seating bench, honoring the nose and prop of a P-51 Mustang.

09/23/2023

Great morning to help with McConnell Air Force Base’s Tanker Trot. We passed out water, medals, and met some great folks.

09/22/2023

Congratulations Clare and Warren, thank you for allowing us to host your wedding!

09/22/2023

KAM is in the process of a Strategic Plan - As part of that we need YOUR HELP! We've partnered with Wichita State Public Policy to create our plan and this survey. Scan the code or click on the link and take our community survey.
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09/21/2023

Stop by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Expo today at Century II. 12-4p Spin the wheel and see what you win!

09/21/2023

The Kansas Aviation Museum is closed today, Thursday September 21st. Visit us tomorrow starting at 10:00am!

09/21/2023

It was a great privilege and honor to welcome General Minihan and the AMC Civics Leaders to Wichita and the Kansas Aviation Museum. McConnell is a shining beacon for our country.

09/18/2023

Howard and Joe Funk began their aviation manufacturing in Akron, OH, but due to several difficulties in the 1930's and 1940, they were forced into bankruptcy. Some folks in Coffeyville saw an opportunity to help the brothers, and along with that came the birth of the Funk Aircraft Company. They'd go on to build a total of 320 aircraft between their two companies.

We have begun restoration on the Funk B-85 in our cloth and fabric shop. Led by Ed Scott, the restoration of this place will involve taking the plane down to the wood frame and recovering the plane. If you'd like to learn more about the process of cloth and fabric planes, we'd love to have you volunteer and learn! This dying art needs to be continued and preserved.

09/14/2023

It’s great to have with us another true legend in aviation work, Mr. Paul Bowen. Paul is a famed photographer in aviation and has been very helpful in the world of cinematography. Paul is also a member of the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame and International Air and Space Hall of Fame.

09/13/2023

We want to give a shout out to our friends at Exploration Place on the reveal of their Master Plan this week. The vision of Adam Smith and their team is inspiring for our community. When one succeeds, we all can succeed.

09/12/2023

Looking for a place to hold your next meeting, event or wedding? Enjoy the beautiful view with options of high tops, bar stools and more available decor pieces.

09/11/2023

Get your tickets for this great event.

Gather your fellow golfers, or fans of golf, and join us for our 2023 fundraising event at Topgolf Wichita! This event is open to members, non-members, enthusiasts, friends and family. We’re looking forward to a fun fall evening where we can raise funds for the Club while making new connections an...

09/11/2023

We pause today to remember the violent acts that took place on Sept. 11th, 2001. Many innocent passengers were killed that day, as well as brave men and women who ran to the danger to save lives. We stop to honor their legacy, pray for their families, and remember those who are still dealing with the aftermath of that day. God Bless America.

09/08/2023

Get your tickets for Friday or Saturday!!! It’s going to be a fun evening. Just $30 to investigate KAM!

The Kansas Aviation Museum aims to Inspire, Preserve, Educate and Commemorate Kansas Aviation for the Future.

09/07/2023

Clyde Cessna was not immune from the Great Depression crash. The stock market crash and effects would take its toll on the Cessna Company. In 1929, just 2 years after opening, Clyde would shut down operations. It wouldn’t be for another 5 years, when his nephew, Dwayne Wallace and others would encourage the reformation of Cessna in 1934. Clyde would go on to retire in 1935.

09/06/2023

Don’t forget to get your tickets! We have some available for Friday, and several options for Saturday!!!

Heart of KAKEland: Kansas Aviation Museum Paranormal Investigations

09/01/2023

Our 3rd and final inductee in the 2023 Kansas Aviation Hall Of Fame is Mr. Herb Pello. Herb was a design engineer for Cessna, a multi engine instructor, and just happened to own a Piper Apache. With that; it was all that was needed for Prairie Air Service to start. Mr. Pello would spend the next 43 years operating his business and instructing hundreds of students and logging over 35,000 flight hours.

Join us on November 9th, 2023 for the induction of Mr. Pello and our two other inductees for the Kansas Honors Awards Banquet. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 11th.

08/31/2023

Our 2nd inductee into this year’s 2023 Class for the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame is former Cessna Vice-President and Chief Engineer, Thomas Salter. Graduating with Dwayne Wallace, Tom joined Cessna Aviation in the 30’s. His work as chief engineer would be instrumental in the design of the 150, 172 and T-37 among other planes. His legacy continues to live on today through the continued evolution of aviation work that comes from Textron Aviation.

08/30/2023

Introducing our first inductee of the 2023 Class for the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame is Frank Petersen. Born in Topeka, KS on March 2, 1931, Frank Petersen graduated from Topeka High School and went on to serve our country in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and as commander at Quantico. Frank Petersen became the first black pilot and General in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had over 350 combat missions and 4,000 flying hours. He served as the commander of the "Black Knights" tactical squadron during the Korean War. He earned the titles of "Silver Hawk" and "Grey Eagle". He was promoted to General in 1975, and retired as a Lieutenant General.

Learn more about Lt. General Petersen in his autobiography "Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator".

08/30/2023

Don’t miss out on getting your tickets for our paranormal investigations. 4 slots | 2 days | $30

08/29/2023

The Kansas Aviation Museum will open at 1:30pm today, Tuesday August 29th.

08/26/2023

Thank you to Exploration Place and Wichita Public Library for a great Makers Faire today! We enjoyed being a part of it.

08/25/2023

Just a reminder, KAM will be closed on Saturday, August 26th ALL DAY. Be sure to check out our landing page on the website for date closures, or sign up for our newsletter. See you Sunday!

08/23/2023

Our 1928 Stearman C3B is finished with the initial restoration and is off to get a new paint job. Thank you to our volunteers who work tirelessly to restore these historic aircraft.

08/22/2023

Thank you Campus Credit Union, and their President, Shawn Riley, for supporting the museum with your support from . We appreciate the help from our community.

08/21/2023

It's back!!! Our paranormal investigations are back on September 8-9, 2023. There are limited amounts of spots available for both days. The investigations are at 7:00pm or 9:00p both nights. Each time has 30 slots available. Get your tickets in the comments below! Thanks KAKE News for this story following March's event.

Heart of KAKEland: Kansas Aviation Museum Paranormal Investigations

08/21/2023

Congratulations to Kirby Ortega Ortega Aviation Services, LLC for being awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. Over 50 years of flying with a perfect safety record. Our country is safer and pilots are better prepared because of Kirby! Well deserved.

08/20/2023

Thank you to the nearly 700 that braved the heat on Saturday to celebrate with us at Play on a Plane. No doubt the heat kept things down, but we had a great time. Thanks to our friends at McConnell AFB, Kansas, Global Aviation Technologies, WSU Tech, Exploration Place, The Popcorner West Wichita, Southeast Carryout, The ‘Berg Shave Ice Bus Scheels, our KAM volunteers and staff and our sponsors at Skyward Credit Union for the help and volunteers. See you next year (cooler day too)!

08/19/2023

DUE TO THE HEAT - We are closing at 2:00pm today. We apologize for the inconvenience on this.

08/19/2023

Burgers, B52s and more! Play on a Plane 2023 is on until 4:00! Indoor activities happening as well.

08/18/2023

Bring your Wind Surge stuff out tomorrow during Play on a Plane 2023 as players will be here from 10:00-11:00 signing autographs and taking pictures! Thanks to our friends at the Wichita Wind Surge for supporting this great event.