It’s Franklin Friday! An undated photo of our 1932 Franklin Sport 90, and a modern shot of how it looks today. Come see the Franklin and a bunch of other vintage aircraft at the Kelch Aviation Museum. We’re open Wednesday through Sunday, 10-4. Closed for Easter.

Help us identify this vintage airplane hangar! These two pictures were recently donated to the Kelch Aviation Museum from the Brodhead Historical Society, and the entirety of the caption on the back says, “Not Brodhead Airport.” Does anyone know where this hangar is being constructed.

On Tuesday, March 19, Kelch Aviation Museum volunteer Michael John Jaeger presented “Air Mail Beacons in Southern Wisconsin Fields” to the Albany Historical Society. One fo the topics was the original air mail beacon in Decatur Township, about halfway between Brodhead and Albany on the route between Chicago and St.

We have a great addition to Thursday’s movie night. Cam Harrod, Aerial Coordinator for the movie Amelia, will be joining us remotely to introduce the movie, tell a few stories, and answer questions from the audience. Here’s Cam with Hillary Swank, star of the movie Amelia. Join ua at 6:30

Yesterday we hosted staff from three other aviation museums for brainstorming sessions. It is always a wonderful experience to share resources and ideas. In the small world of aviation museums, collaboration is so much more important than competition. Each one of these individuals and organizations are putting so much heartfelt

Kelch Aviation Museum staff are visiting other aviation museums in the Pacific Northwest this week. Our friends at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, OR and the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR both have spectacular collections and are worth a visit. Support your

We’re officially OPEN! After closing for the winter months to update exhibits in the new atrium space, we’re finally able to use our fancy new light-up Open sign. Swing by to check out our fancy new reception area & gift shop, with the Rose Parrakeet perched above! Hours: 10am to