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Kentucky Aerospace Education Center Appoints Tristen Chesser as Executive Director
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June, 2026) — The Kentucky Aerospace Education Center (KAEC), home of the Aviation Museum of Kentucky (AMK), has appointed Tristen Chesser as Executive Director. Chesser joined The Aviation
Kentucky Women in Aviation Exhibit Opens at The Aviation Museum of Kentucky
The New Exhibit Shares Stories and Artifacts to Inspire the Next Generation of Aerospace Leaders LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2026) — The Kentucky Aerospace Education Center (KAEC), home of The
At D-Day +80 Years, A Part of The Air Operation Survives at The Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – It is a humble olive-drab aircraft that participated in the largest amphibious operation of World War Two. The wingspan is just inches over thirty-five feet, the
AMK Appoints new Executive Director
Friday, May 3, 2024 – LEXINGTON, KY – The Aviation Museum of Kentucky has appointed Tina N. Nance, JD, as its new Museum Director. Nance brings over a decade of nonprofit
2024 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees announced
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Twenty-Eight Annual Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony will occur on October 19, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The Class of 2024 includes: Ralph G. Anderson (1923-2010), a
AMK Introduces Exciting New Audio Tour Experience in Collaboration with Museums 22
Monday, September 25, 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Aviation Museum of Kentucky Introduces Exciting New Audio Tour Experience in Collaboration with Museums 22.LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – September 25, 2023 – The Aviation
AMK is the Best Museum in Lexington, Again
Aviation Museum of Kentucky Triumphs Again in the 2023 Best of Lexington Contest The Aviation Museum of Kentucky has again won in the highly anticipated Best of Lexington contest. Organized
AMK Invites You to Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a Special Program
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Lexington, KY – The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc. is excited to announce its upcoming celebration of Armed Forces Day on May 20. The museum will
Enshrinement Ceremony for Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame to Take Place on November 4, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023 Kentucky – The Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its upcoming enshrinement ceremony on November 4, 2023. The ceremony will take place at
Open House for Kentucky Public Servants, Family & Staff Held at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Lexington, KY – The Aviation Museum of Kentucky held an open house on April 29, 2023, for members of the Kentucky State House and Senate, Blue
Museum presents Girls in Aerospace Program
Saturday, March 11, 2023 LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. The Aerospace Education Center at The Aviation Museum of Kentucky has taken a significant step forward in inspiring young girls to explore the world
Museum continues its tradition of offering Aviation Based STEM programs.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. The Aviation Museum of Kentucky (AMK), Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, continues its long tradition of NASA-supported Saturday STEM programs. These programs are a STEM-based
