Explore the Denver Air and Space Museum

Housed in a 1930's Air Force hangar of the former Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado's official Air and Space Museum is just 5 miles from our Aurora hotel. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum boasts 180,000 square feet of space with iconic aircraft, space vehicles, legendary artifacts, military gear, and aerospace gadgets. Tour the Star Wars X-wing, signed by Harrison Ford, or experience flight simulators for a thrilling space travel ride. 

The museum features dozens of historic airplanes, space vehicles, and interactive exhibits. See former warbirds or walk through a helicopter while immersing yourself in aviation history. Plan your adventure with special offers on luxury suites near Wings Over the Rockies.

Details

Prices:

• Adults (17 - 64): $15.00
• Seniors (65+): $11.50
• Military: $11.50, Children (4 - 16): $8.50
• Children (3 and under): Free

Hours:

• Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm

Events

• Building a 3D Printer
• Exploration of Flight
• Hops in the Hangar

Activities

• Tours
• Flight Simulators
• Exhibits
• Blue Sky Aviation Gallery
• Theater
• Summer Camp

FAQs

• What is there to see at Wings Over the Rockies?

  There is plenty to do and see at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for all ages. Tour the museum for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of aviation through interactive exhibits and videos. Check out the Star Wars cast signed X-wing or hop on a helicopter once used in battle. For the ultimate adventure, try one or all of the flight simulators, ranging in intensity. Visit the art gallery, museum store, and theater for even more aircraft fun while in Colorado.

• Does the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space museum have rides?

  While Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum doesn't offer actual rides per say, they do feature three flight simulators that will take you on a thrilling adventure. Enjoy 5 action-packed minutes in the full-motion MaxFlight simulator. Fly up to 14 different aircraft or sit back and ride over ten different rollercoasters ranging in intensity. 

  The Doron Simulator is a light intensity ride for kids, while the 10-minute Aviation Xtreme is geared to dare-devils at best. Jump into the cockpit of ten different aircraft that will get your heart pounding. Weave in and out of the clouds as enemy fighters converge on you or grab a wingman and take to the skies in co-op mode.

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