COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — A Southeast Kansas museum offers you an opportunity to stroll among the many stars.
The Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum is internet hosting a show from NASA’s Johnson House Heart….they usually’re hoping it’ll make youngsters of all ages wish to goal for the celebs.
“I’m a spaceman,” stated Michael Meek, 4 years outdated.
4-year-old Michael Meek realized rather a lot Sunday. He’s simply a type of who’ll get to see a chunk of American house historical past for themselves on the Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum.
“Our tourism director did the entire paperwork to get it right here,” stated Lisa Brookover, Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum Volunteer.
Two of the larger objects on show are an area swimsuit, and a tire from the house shuttle — however that’s not all of the museum affords.
“It was Buzz Aldrin’s house swimsuit, they’re amazed by all of the hoses and the backpack and the face defend,” stated Brookover, “We’ve obtained three Funk planes. We remodeled 200 Funk planes right here. The 2 Funk brothers got here from Ohio, their authentic flight certificates was signed by Orville Wright, and we’ve obtained a replica of that.”
Brookover says having youngsters like Michael see the previous — and begin imagining the long run — makes the entire work price it.
“It’s thrilling for me to have the children, you already know. It brings a special power,” stated Brookover.
In the meantime, for Michael, he’s a person on a mission.
“Trying on the airplanes,” stated Meek.
The Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum is open Wednesday by Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is totally free.
Lodging might be made for bigger teams, like colleges or homeschool golf equipment by calling (620) 251-2145.
