Our Lowry apartments are located near so many amazing restaurants, parks, activities, and fun things to do. One of the most prominent attractions in the neighborhood is the Wings Over Rockies Air and Space Museum – located a short drive or walk from Alas Over Lowry. Overview The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum (Wings) is located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base. Transferred from the U.S. Air Force to a group of volunteers in 1994, the museum is located in historic Hangar #1, originally built in 1939. Boasting more than 182,000 square feet in exhibit space, the museum preserves and showcases the history of Lowry Air Force Base operations from 1938 to 1994. The museum features dozens of iconic aircraft, artifacts, space vehicles, military uniforms, and much more. Their collection includes a rare B-18A Bolo – one of only five remaining WWII-era bombers, as well as five Century-series fighters, one of only two B-1A Lancers, and an RF-84K Thunderflash. Each year, Wings welcomes approximately 160,000 visitors from all 50 states and representing 34 countries all around the world. Exhibits The museum features 11 permanent displays and multiple rotating exhibits spotlighting both Colorado’s aviation history as […]