The Aviation Museum of Kentucky-AMK

Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement: Honoring the Class of 2025
2025-11-01 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Please Join Us on Saturday, November 1st – 5 PM
From Matthew Sellers’ 1908 Carter County flight to Story Musgrave’s 1993 shuttle flight to achievements being made today, Kentuckians have made essential contributions to aviation exploration and innovation. Chartered in 1994 by the Legislature as the Commonwealth’s official Aviation Hall of Fame, the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame was established to recognize and enshrine those Kentuckians (and those with close ties to Kentucky) who have made a significant contribution to the fields of aviation or aerospace.
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Black Tie Optional • Ticket sales will end on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11
This Veterans Day, we invite all veterans to visit the Aviation Museum with free admission on November 11. Join us as we celebrate the courage, dedication, and service of our nation’s heroes and explore the history of aviation that helped shape their missions. Free admission is available for veterans only on Veterans Day.

Blue Grass Gives Day!
2025-12-02 09:00 - 23:59
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky is excited to participate in Blue Grass Gives (formerly the Good Giving Challenge), a community-wide day of giving taking place on Tuesday, December 2, from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.
A donation of $10 or more can go even further thanks to matches and prizes available throughout the day, maximizing your impact.
This year, our goal is to raise funds that will help us continue preserving and celebrating Kentucky’s rich aviation heritage—from historic aircraft restoration and STEM education to flight simulation programs that inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Head over to our page https://www.bggives.org/organizations/the-aviation-museum-of-kentucky and donate today! Early giving opens November 25th at 9:00 a.m.

Santa Fly-In at AMK
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:30
Save the date for a holiday favorite! Join us on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00-4:30 pm as Santa makes his grand arrival at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family and explore the museum’s aircraft displays and exhibits. Admission is free for each visitor who brings a new, unwrapped toy to support TOYS-FOR-TOTS.

CLOSED Christmas Eve
2025-12-24
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 24th and December 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CLOSED Christmas Day
2025-12-25

CLOSED New Year's Eve
2025-12-31
The museum will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Winter hours can be found on our Plan Your Visit page:https://aviationky.org/plan-your-visit/

Simulator Sunday & Drone Flying
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:30
Experience Flight at AMK Simulator Sunday & Drone Flying!
Join us at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky from 1:00 – 4:30 PM for our popular AMK Simulator Sunday and Drone Flying! Bring the whole family to the “Best Museum in Lexington” and take to the skies in our flight simulators.
Test your skills in our Drone Cage, where our experienced Drone Team will guide you through fun and challenging obstacle courses.
While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to explore two full hangars of incredible aircraft — from jet fighters and biplanes to helicopters and historic planes that shaped aviation history.
Fly. Explore. Discover.
We’ll see you on the flight line!

Learning Lab: Build a BD-5
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00
Get Ready for a One-of-a-Kind Aviation Experience!
Join us on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm in the Learning Lab for an exciting, hands-on experience helping to build the legendary BD-5 aircraft. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just curious about how planes are built, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to dive in.
No Experience Necessary – Just Bring Your Curiosity!
This event is open to everyone, regardless of experience. Our team will guide you every step of the way. All you need is enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Tools and materials will be provided on-site.

Learning Lab: Build a BD-5
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00
Get Ready for a One-of-a-Kind Aviation Experience!
Join us on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm in the Learning Lab for an exciting, hands-on experience helping to build the legendary BD-5 aircraft. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just curious about how planes are built, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to dive in.
This event is open to everyone, regardless of experience. Our team will guide you every step of the way. All you need is enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Tools and materials will be provided on-site.
