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Science Toys
What weird science toys did you have as a kid? Our resident aerospace engineer volunteer, Nick, dug out this toy from his childhood and recreated
School Group Tours
We love hosting school groups, and these engaged, curious, and fun homeschoolers from Janesville (ages 1-16!) visited the museum last week. In addition to detailed
Bill Wagner
We are deeply saddened to share that longtime museum supporter, volunteer, pilot, and family man William “Bill” Wagner passed away on November 1st, 2024. Bill
A Look Back
Thrilled to announce that Kelch Aviation Museum & our own Ami are featured on PBS Wisconsin Education‘s history-education webseries, The Look Back! We had a
Hallowing Hangar Dance
It’s TONIGHT! Don’t miss our Hallowing Hangar Dance, tonight at the Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead. Experience the sights and sounds of the 1940s with
“Airplane” vs. “Zero Hour”
Movie night is TONIGHT at the museum, at 6:30pm! We’re showing “Zero Hour” this month and “Airplane!” next month… Come see both and see how
Leo Kohn Exhibit Additions
Thanks to the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame for their continuing additions to their awesome display at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
Aurora Borealis Over Kelch Museum
The Aurora Borealis was bright over the Kelch Aviation Museum and Brodhead Airport last night. Thanks to Kerryann DiLoreto for the pictures!
A Personal Connection to History – Our Aeronca LB
Personal connections to history are what make museum work so special and life-changing, and we had a doozy last week here at the museum: Leigh
Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
On Saturday, September 21st, the Kelch Aviation Museum’s board vice president, Kent McMakin, was awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for 50 years of











