{"id":6084,"date":"2016-09-02T20:44:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T18:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=6084"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:27:45","slug":"aviation-museum-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/aviation-museum-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Museum of Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Aviation Museum of Kentucky<\/strong>, located in <strong>Lexington<\/strong>, is a premier destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. Situated at the Blue Grass Airport, the museum celebrates Kentucky&#8217;s aviation heritage and offers a rich educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aviation Museum of Kentucky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">4029 Airport Road<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Lexington<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Kentucky 40510<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationky.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aviationky.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:jrm@aviationky.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jrm@aviationky.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 <span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">(859) 231-1219<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April &#8211; December<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"txt\">Tuesday &#8211; Friday 11:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"txt\">Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 13:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year&#8217;s Day, and Easter<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AviationMuseumofKentucky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d804510.5718734321!2d-85.14624196636237!3d38.032651!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x5b18ddf27c2230b9!2sThe+Aviation+Museum+of+Kentucky!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1472841760198\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/aviation-museum-kentucky\/the-aviation-museum-of-kentucky-lexington-kentucky\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6085\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Aviation-Museum-of-Kentucky-Lexington-Kentucky.gif\" alt=\"The Aviation Museum of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky\" class=\"wp-image-6085\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N156KB<p><\/p>\n<p>NC18896<\/p>\n<p>N68LB<\/p>\n<p>67-15759<\/p>\n<p>72-21256<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>N61818<\/p>\n<p>NX147N<\/p>\n<p>147708\/4<\/p>\n<p>161860\/AC-101<\/p>\n<p>NR12881<\/p>\n<p>153904\/MG-000<\/p>\n<p>56-0125<\/p>\n<p>N255JB<\/p>\n<p>NX194RR\/138194\/2G-618<\/p>\n<p>64-13292<\/p>\n<p>NC42008\/F-43<\/p>\n<p>N1<\/p>\n<p>N60235<\/p>\n<p>N257JB<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>N928D<\/p>\n<p>N540KY<\/p><\/td><td>Aero Design Pulsar<p><\/p>\n<p>Aeronca K<\/p>\n<p>Baker Thomas R Volmer VJ22<\/p>\n<p>Bell AH-1F Cobra<\/p>\n<p>Bell OH-58A Kiowa<\/p>\n<p>Benson B-8 Gyroglider<\/p>\n<p>Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet<\/p>\n<p>Crosley Moonbeam<\/p>\n<p>Douglas A-4C Skyhawk<\/p>\n<p>Grumman F-14B Tomcat<\/p>\n<p>Heath CNA-40<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell F-4S Phantom II<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo<\/p>\n<p>Niemi Sisu 1-A<\/p>\n<p>North American T-28B Trojan<\/p>\n<p>Northrop AT-38B Talon<\/p>\n<p>Piper L-4J Cub<\/p>\n<p>Polliwagen<\/p>\n<p>Pratt Read LNE-1<\/p>\n<p>Schempp Hirth HS-3 Nimbus 3L<\/p>\n<p>Sellers Quadriplane (replica)<\/p>\n<p>Stinson 108-2 Voyager<\/p>\n<p>Vans RV-8<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Exhibits and Attractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Displays:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Aviation Museum of Kentucky<\/strong> showcases a diverse collection of aircraft, including military jets, civilian planes, and historic aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlights include a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and a Bell Cobra attack helicopter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aviation Artifacts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays include flight suits, aviation instruments, models, and memorabilia from aviation pioneers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artifacts also highlight Kentucky\u2019s role in aviation history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Learning:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on exhibits allow visitors to engage with aviation principles and technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A flight simulator provides an immersive piloting experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restoration Projects:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Aviation Museum of Kentucky<\/strong> actively restores vintage aircraft, allowing visitors to witness the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, located in Lexington, is a premier destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. 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