We’re on the cover of Vintage Airplane magazine this month! The only flying Butler Blackhawk in the world lives at the Kelch Aviation Museum, owned by Kent McMakin. Check out the beautiful photos taken by Connor Madison, and read the Blackhawk’s amazing story below in an article co-written by our

Attention pilots & builders: Our annual aviation Fly Market/Swap Shop will take place from 10am to 7pm on September 8th and 9th here at the museum. Whether you’re hunting for specific pieces or just collecting antique aircraft parts, we’ve got something for you. Featuring items from the collections of Dick

The REO fire truck is just about ready for its 100th Birthday Party on May 4. Hannah and our volunteer vintage car expert Claude have been working for months to get it in top shape, and finally took it for a short drive on Friday. The work list included repairs

Thanks to everyone who came out to Vintage Aviation Movie Night on Friday, and thanks to Firebolt Stone Oven Pizza & Coffee for their sponsorship of the awesome food and dessert. Watch our events page for the summer movie schedule.

Throwback Thursday! We stumbled upon this May, 1974 copy of Rod Action magazine, and there in the background is Al Kelch’s own 1932 Franklin Sport 90! It sure makes that hot rod look classy. See the Franklin Sport at the Kelch Aviation Museum, Wed–Sun; 10-4. No word on where the

Mark your calendars for Vintage Aviation Movie night on Friday, April 21st, at 7pm the Kelch Aviation Museum! We’re showing Thunder Birds (1942), and serving pizza and soft drinks at 6:30. The event is free, but donations are always encouraged! Directed by Oscar-winner (and real WWI pilot) William A. Wellman,

Construction Update: The Kelch Aviation Museum will be CLOSED UNTIL MARCH to accommodate our Phase III construction and to maintain safe visitor access. Office staff will maintain regular hours, and special tours can be arranged by calling our office at 608-897-1175. Our regular public hours will resume Wednesday, March 1.

We hope everyone is staying warm on this cold winters day! Today Hannah and Pat are in charge of snow removal… Looks like Hannah is enjoying herself. Although, Pat looks less thrilled Stay connect online @ Kelch Aviation Museum on YouTube.

Join us for RESCHEDULED Vintage Aviation Movie night! Thursday, March 2, We’ll be showing Wings in the Dark, a fun little film from 1935 starring Myrna Loy and Cary Grant, and partially inspired by Amelia Earhart! The movie tells the story of a daring woman pilot and an inventor in

Winter is a great time to schedule your group tour at the museum. On Sunday, we hosted several scouting groups including these kids from Dragons of Light, Den 11 & Den 12, Cub Scout Pack 350 in Oregon, WI. Scout leaders are Greg Kosharek and Isabel Avila. Call or e-mail