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….and so they’re hoping it’ll make youngsters of all ages need to intention for the celebs.
“I’m a spaceman,” mentioned Michael Meek, 4 years outdated.
4-year-old Michael Meek realized loads 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,” mentioned 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 gives.
“It was Buzz Aldrin’s house swimsuit, they’re amazed by all of the hoses and the backpack and the face protect,” mentioned Brookover, “We’ve received 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 received a duplicate of that.”
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Brookover says having youngsters like Michael see the previous — and begin imagining the longer term — makes the entire work price it.
“It’s thrilling for me to have the children, you already know. It brings a unique vitality,” mentioned Brookover.
In the meantime, for Michael, he’s a person on a mission.
“Trying on the airplanes,” mentioned Meek.
The Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum is open Wednesday by means of Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is totally free.
Lodging may be made for bigger teams, like colleges or homeschool golf equipment by calling (620) 251-2145.
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