The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado.
Yesterday, I was on a field trip with second and third graders and we were led by a former Navy officer who shared some personal experiences and talked about the different aircraft above and in front of us.
The museum offers a variety of programs including “access to the cockpit” where they allow people to sit planes and helicopters not normally available to civilians.
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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I love Air and Space museums and would like to visit this one after reading your review.
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Thanks! I didn’t even know this museum was there before the field trip and I’d like to go back and explore on my own soon.
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Sounds like a fun field trip! I love going here with my kids 😀
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It was really a great opportunity to see things up close and I hope to go again on my own.
Shameless plug, but my book ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON which is coming out in February has a wonderful tie-in with the museum so I’m hoping to schedule an event there after it’s released. 💙📚🌙
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😮 I’m an Apollo moon landing enthusiast who would LOVE to visit this museum, the inner ‘hydraulic’ workings of a Navy aircraft’s split wing are a feat of engineering, and I’d guess the Bell ‘huey’ actually flew in Vietnam? Great photos 🙂 .
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Thanks! You know your aircraft. Yes, the Bell Huey was actually flown and the person who donated it is a big supporter of the museum.
There was so much to learn, see, and imagine. I look forward to going back.
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Great photos!! It looks like you had a great day 🙂
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Thank you! I took these with my phone because I forgot my camera but it worked. 😊
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