“In The 608” Show

A big thanks to Josh and crew from Channel 3000 for visiting the museum this morning. Check out all four clips from today’s “In The 608” show and see our new museum up close!

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We’re Live!

We’re live “In the 608” on channel3000.com Watch us again at 5:45, 6:15, and 6:45 am as we show off the new museum. Livestream it too!

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Tune In For A Virtual Tour

Madison area friends, we’ll be live on WISC-TV channel 3 morning news program tomorrow between 5:15 AM and 6:45 AM. Tune in for a tour of the new museum with our staff!

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Amazing Views From Kelch Museum Patio

A couple of powered paraglider pilots (try saying that ten times quickly!) dropped in to visit. Brodhead Airport hosts all kinds of air traffic, and you can watch the runways from the museum’s patio. Remember, we are open Wednesdays through Sundays 10am-4pm. https://fb.watch/7UTlFf58ae/

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General Mitchell Gallery of Flight Display

It’s always fun to visit other aviation museums! The General Mitchell Gallery Of Flight in Milwaukee’s Mitchell Field airport is a wonderful gem with some lovely displays and a focus on local Wisconsin history. Next time you fly MKE, check it out! What are your favorite aviation museums (besides us,

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We’re On The Radio!

We’re on the radio today! Listen in at 12:40 pm (Central) today on WEKZ 1260 AM or 95.5 FM to hear Collections Manager Ami talk about the museum and all the cool stuff we have going on. Not local? Stream it here:http://bigradio.fm/Streaming.html Remember, we’re open from 10am to 4pm today

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Gypsy Air tours

Our friends at Gypsy Air Tours offer amazing flights in a golden age biplane! They’ll be flying here all this weekend, so look for their tent beside the museum. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience vintage aviation in an unforgettable way! Visit gypsyairtours.com for info on booking. See you in

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Oil Paintings for Sale!

Wisconsin artist and pilot Kevin English created some beautiful original oil paintings, and they’re for sale at the museum! Kevin is donating a portion of the proceeds from each painting to the museum! Thank you, Kevin. Contact us to purchase online, or swing by to see them in person!

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Old Double Trouble

Yesterday was the 89th birthday of our Franklin Sport 90. (Check out the original data plate on the instrument panel.) Come and see “Old Double Trouble” at the Kelch Aviation Museum during our regular public hours; Wednesdays though Sundays, 10am to 4pm. Photo by Kari Grinell

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Kent Joranlien Memorial Fellowship Hall

Yes, we invited the Stearman biplane to our party – and you can too! Rent the Kent Joranlien Memorial Fellowship Hall for everything from reunions to weddings. The vintage aircraft and cars make for amazing photo ops! It’s perfect for large or small groups, with a beautiful indoor & outdoor

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