Kansas Aviation Museum Museum

Website: https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/

Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm (hours may vary)

The Kansas Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Wichita, Kansas, focused on the city’s aircraft manufacturing and general aviation heritage. It is housed in the former Wichita Municipal Airport terminal building dating from 1935.

Exhibit galleries occupy the restored terminal spaces and present Wichita’s role in aircraft production, airport operations, and local aviation businesses. Visitors can see period terminal rooms, interpretive displays about manufacturers and pilots, and a selection of aircraft and cockpit sections on static display.

The museum maintains active restoration work and offers tours, educational programs, and occasional special events aimed at schools and aviation enthusiasts. Staff and volunteers work on conserving historic aircraft and interpreting Wichita’s aviation industry.

The terminal building was constructed in 1935 for Wichita Municipal Airport and later adapted to house the museum, preserving many original interior features and signage. The site transitioned from active airport terminal use to a museum facility while retaining its historic character.

The museum is located in Wichita, Kansas, near the present-day Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and within the city’s airport complex. It is accessible from downtown Wichita and is commonly visited in conjunction with other local aviation attractions.

• Terminal building: Dates from 1935 and retains original Art Deco features and much of the former terminal layout.
• Proximity to airport: Sits adjacent to the modern Wichita airport complex, making it easy to combine with visits to other local aviation sites.

What to See#

• Terminal building: Dates from 1935 and occupies the original terminal, which contains the main exhibit galleries and period airport spaces.
• Restoration hangar: Contains workshop and hangar space used for aircraft restoration and for displaying larger airframes and maintenance exhibits.

The Kansas Aviation Museum is located in Wichita, Kansas. By car, use local streets from downtown Wichita (roughly a 10-20 minute drive depending on traffic). Bus service is available to nearby routes; check local Wichita Transit for connections. The museum’s official website has current visitor information and event schedules.

• If interested in aircraft restoration, call ahead to see if volunteers are working in the hangar - guided access to the restoration bay is occasionally arranged.
• Check local event calendars: the museum sometimes hosts fly-ins, lectures, and vintage aircraft days.
• Bring a camera with a short telephoto - details like control wheels, rivets and cockpit placards make the exhibits come alive.