Senior Thursday
10am 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
- Girls in Aviation Day
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. 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**
March 12, 2026
Join us Thursday, March12th for another incredible Senior Thursday. Our speaker is James Quint. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Old Cowtown Museum in the heart of Wichita. James previously served as Executive Director at the Curtis Museum in Hammondsport, NY. James comes equipped to talk all things history, museums, and his vast experiences in roles across these worlds.
*Last Admission at 4pm*
Monday-Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Memorial & Labor Day: 12pm to 4pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th,Thanksgiving & Christmas
Wichita, KS 67210
