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China Clipper at Movie Night
Why do these transpacific pilots look so stressed out? Join us to for movie night and find out – we’re showing China Clipper (1936) on
Vintage Hangar Dance
We’re thrilled to announce our second annual Swing & Wings Vintage Hangar Dance on Saturday, June 1st! In collaboration with the Waunakee Big Band, we’re
Leo J. Kohn Photography Collection
As we have posted here before, the Kelch Aviation Museum archive holds the Leo J. Kohn Photography Collection of some 20,000 historic aviation images. The
Franklin Friday!
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
Hangar Identification
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
Air Mail Beacons in Southern Wisconsin Fields
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
Cam Harrod to Preview Amelia Movie
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
Aviation Museum Conference
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
Other Aviation Museums to Visit
Kelch Aviation Museum staff are visiting other aviation museums in the Pacific Northwest this week. Our friends at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in
We’re Open for the Season!
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











