Happy Friday! We received a great donation yesterday; several boxes of vintage airline timetables from a supporter in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Look at these beauties from the 1940s!

TBT to when the Spirit of St Louis was so famous they even turned it into a hat, circa 1928.

Construction Update: The Kelch Aviation Museum will be CLOSED UNTIL FEBRUARY to accommodate our Phase III construction and to maintain safe visitor access. Special tours can be arranged by calling our office at 608-897-1175. Our regular public hours will resume Wednesday, February 1. See you then! 03

Happy new year to all our museum family! Thank you for being part of our 2022. We’re so grateful for all your support, and can’t wait for another amazing year of aviation, new friends, and adventures. It’s your last chance to donate before the end of the 2022 tax year!

The museum will be closed due to construction – and MUD! – until January 5th. We are still open for by-appointment visits – just reach out and we can welcome you! The Wagner Welcome Atrium’s foundation is being poured! The warm weather does not go well with excavation, however, and

“Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the ramp, Not an airplane was stirring, not even a Champ. The aircraft were fastened to tiedowns with care, In hopes that come morning, they all would be there. The fuel trucks were nestled, all snug in their spots, With gusts from

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Holiday Open House on Sunday! We had a great time eating airplane cookies, jamming to music played by the Zippity Do Das, making crafts, and most of all getting a chance to chat and connect with all of you. Happy to

Supporter shoutout: Thank you, Green County, Wisconsin Tourism! We LOVE our friends over at the Green County tourism department, and they’ve been cheerleading us from day one! From the glossy airmail postcards they make for us to their annual magazine article features, they’ve helped us grow and reach new audiences.

Supporter shoutout: Thank you, Nancy A. Kopp! What makes the museum special to you? “I support the museum because it embodies the things that Dad loved most: aviation, history, learning, sharing knowledge with others, and, above all, having fun,” she says. “It’s a local treasure.” *** Nancy’s encouragement, financial support,

Make your own fun little biplane Christmas Tree ornament this Sunday! Head to the Kelch Aviation Museum for free crafts, live music, and more on Sunday, December 18th, from noon to 4pm at our Vintage Holiday Open House! Learn more at www.kelchmuseum.org/vintage-holiday-open-house