Wings Over The Rockies Holds ‘Pay As You Wish’ Day August 16

The Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum is filled with more than 50 military aircraft, space and rocketry exhibits, plus realistic flight simulators, all housed in a former Air Force hanger. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, (National Aviation Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission is Pay What You Wish. You can pay nothing, $1 or make a larger donation. It’s up to you.

Not only can you walk alongside majestic former warbirds, a ¾ scale X-Wing Starfighter and a Vietnam era Huey helicopter but you can bring out your inner pilot in unforgettable simulator experiences and immerse yourself in aviation history.

Participate in family-friendly activities and learn about the science and history of flight. Discover the extreme side of flight as you check out the newest exhibit 2theXtreme and experience the new Wright Flyer simulator.

The first 150 guests will receive a special gift!

Enjoy special activities including:

• Science demonstrations
• Select open cockpits:
• New! AV-8B Harrier II+
• Steen Skybolt
• Aerospatiale AS316 Alouette III
• F-104C Starfighter
• Pedal planes
• Kids zone & crafts
• Book sale

Admission is normally $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, active military and veterans and $12.95 for kids ages 4 to 16, so this is quite the savings!

Note: Pricing for Simulator Experiences are standard Wings’ pricing. You also cannot buy tickets in advance, only at the Museum door.

7711 E. Academy Blvd. (in the Historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1, near Alameda & Quebec), Denver, 303-360-5360.

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