Kansas Aviation Museum

11/24/2025

We are closed on Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27 this week! Please join us on Friday, November 28 for Black Friday membership and gift shop specials!

11/24/2025

Thank you to Bob Lutz and league42ict for the invitation to be a part of this month’s Passion Project. Over 55 people came out to hear Russ Meyer III and myself speak about aviation. These kids loved hearing Russ’ military flight stories, including flying the F16, and what it’s like to learn important skills and doing hard things.

11/24/2025

We honor the legacy of those who paved the way for others. Wichita is represented by two ladies who embody their mission - Nadine Ramsey and Mickey Axton.

On this day in 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed into legislation the bill granting the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) full retroactive veteran status.

Although the WASP program began in 1942 and operated as part of the military until it was disbanded in 1944 with some female pilots serving all the way through 1945, the women were not recognized as veterans until Carter signed it into law in 1977.

The designation was prompted by the work of many WASP over the years, including several who testified at various hearings, and also with the support of General Hap Arnold, his son Bruce Arnold, and political help from Senator Barry Goldwater, a World War II veteran who had commanded WASP in his squadron. Their efforts were rewarded when President Jimmy Carter signed The G.I. Bill Improvement Act of 1977, granting the WASP full veteran status on November 23, 1977.

Read more here: https://www.moaa.org/.../wwii-women-airforce-service.../

Follow to support and stay up to date on the first feature-length documentary about our long-forgotten WWII female aviators, Coming Home: Fight For A Legacy.

Women in Aviation International

11/22/2025

It’s always fun to see families who are impacted by what we do. These guys came out to the museum when we had the last year. They recognized me, and talked about how much they enjoyed coming out. Impact happens in micro moments you might not see or now about. Keep doing the work!

11/22/2025

We are so proud and grateful for our Volunteer Lead Randy Smith for being the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by the Kansas Museum Association! Randy and his wife Linda are faithful volunteers at KAM, having logged over 700 hours this year! Thank you!!

11/21/2025

Food Drive extended!! Come out and drop off at KAM!

11/21/2025

Thank you Genevieve Howerton for using your platform to Lift Wichita. When people put others over politics, great things happen. Let’s finish strong today! Drop off those nonperishable food items!

11/21/2025

Tomorrow is our member appreciation day!! All members receive a free gift per household! Come see us and enjoy a great day.

Join us this Saturday for Member Appreciation Day at KAM! All member households will receive a KAM Mug and Hot Chocolate Bombs as a thank you for being the best part of KAM.

11/19/2025

Thank you Councilmember Mike Hoheisel for helping this Food Drive! We can Lift Wichita when we come together as he and Genevieve have done. Bring those items in this week!

11/19/2025

Thank you everyone who continues to bring in food! We will Lift Wichita through your donation of nonperishable food items this week! Drop off available 9:30-5:00p through Friday!

11/18/2025

Join us this Saturday for Member Appreciation Day at KAM! All member households will receive a KAM Mug and Hot Chocolate Bombs as a thank you for being the best part of KAM.

11/17/2025

Thank you Genevieve Howerton for this great start to our Lift Wichita Food Drive! CM Hoheisel also made a generous donation to the Kansas Food Bank today! Come by today through Friday! Drop off those food items and let’s fuel our community.