Senior Thursday
12pm to 5pm
Find us at the intersection of South George Washington Boulevard and 31st Street South adjacent to McConnell Air Force Base. Open every day except Thursday.
A 1927 Swallow, a 1931 Stearman Model 4D - just two aircraft on display inside the west wing.
The B-52 under restoration is a highlight of our ramp.
The importance of the Kansas Aviation Museum building to the glory days of Kansas aviation cannot be overstated. Its grand art-deco style appeals both to the aviation community and to anyone interested in historic preservation.
The Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame preserves the memory of extraordinary citizens of Kansas who have made contributions to aviation of statewide or national significance.
Dozens of talented, dedicated and highly skilled volunteers donate countless hours of their time restoring aircraft so they can take their place telling the story of Kansas aviation. Restoration projects range from the earliest production aircraft to the much revered Beechcraft Bonanza.
Our archives are a gold mine of aviation history for the United States and the world. We have original documents, photographs, negatives, drawings, periodicals and blueprints of many historic aircraft.


- Upcoming Events
- Senior Thursdays
- Kansas Aviation Honor Awards
- Play on a Plane
- Swinging Soiree
- Celebrate Aviation
- Murder Mystery at the Museum
- Public Paranormal Investigations
- Airshow Watch Party
- Broomsticks and Biplanes
- Cocoa and Cookies with Santa
- Merry Grinchmas!
- Paint and Sip
- Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party

Senior Thursday is a free monthly event for the public to come in and listen to a guest speaker discuss a topic related to Wichita and Aviation, co-hosted by Skyward Credit Union.
Senior Thursday normally takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month and is a FREE event for everyone. It begins at 10:00 AM and lasts approximately an hour to an hour and a half.
**Please note that the museum is closed on Thursdays and will not be open to tour after the lecture**

June 12, 2025
We are proud to present our June Senior Thursday speaker, Tom Culbert. Tom has authored the book, “PAN AFRICA - Across the Sahara in 1941 with PAN AM”. Tom was able to piece together the never before published true story of American civilians deployed in August 1941 by Pan Am to work in the war zone in Africa. These Americans provided direct support to the Royal Air Force’s war effort prior to the US entry into WWII. After December 7, 1941 the men of Pan American - Africa supported the Allies’ war efforts across the globe.
*Last Admission at 4pm*
Monday-Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th,Thanksgiving & Christmas