News
The New Atrium
Our Phase III Welcome Atrium is *almost* finished…we received our occupancy permit today! Lots of work yet to build out displays, move furniture and cabinets
Taildragger Tuesday
Taildragger Tuesday! Here’s the museum’s 1940 Welch OW8M, a replica built by Al Kelch and his fabled “Tuesday Night Crew” at a top secret location
New Electric Vehicle Charger
Museum volunteer Nick was the first to use our new Electric Vehicle “EV” charging station this week. A generous donor provided the EV equipment and
November Movie Night
Is this a description of our trusty Executive Director, Pat, after a busy week finalizing construction on the atrium, or a line from tonight’s movie
Happy Halloween
Modern-day witches have updated their preferred flying machines from brooms to biplanes. If you want to be cool, you’d better follow suit! Happy Halloween from
October Construction Update
It’s been a while since we posted a construction update. The Phase III “Welcome Atrium” is nearly finished and we expect to start building displays
Wisconsin Airport – 1950s
On this beautiful flying day we’re reminded of common local airport scenes from years past. See here at Curtiss-Wright Airport in Granville (Milwaukee) Wisconsin on
We’re On the Cover of Vintage Airplane
We’re on the cover of Vintage Airplane magazine this month! The only flying Butler Blackhawk in the world lives at the Kelch Aviation Museum, owned
Fly Market/Swap Shop
Attention pilots & builders: Our annual aviation Fly Market/Swap Shop will take place from 10am to 7pm on September 8th and 9th here at the
REO Fire Truck Repairs
The REO fire truck is just about ready for its 100th Birthday Party on May 4. Hannah and our volunteer vintage car expert Claude have