Kelch Aviation Museum

Kelch Aviation Museum Celebrating the golden age of aviation and cultivating an appreciation of its powerful impact on scie The Alfred & Lois Kelch Aviation Museum, Inc.
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is located at the Brodhead Airport (C37), near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Celebrating the Golden Age of Aviation, the museum brings a bygone era to life through displays, events, and most of all a unique collection of aircraft and automobiles from the 1920s and 1930s, many of which are one-of-a-kind or sole surviving examples. A fun and educational museum for adults and kids alike, we have hands-on acti

vities, regular events, and an enthusiastic staff ready to answer questions, lead a tour, or help you connect with resources to start your own future in aviation! Admission is always free, but a $10 donation per adult is encouraged and appreciated - the museum is entirely funded through donations from people like you. Tours cost a small fee. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10am to 4pm. We will be closed on major holidays. Call ahead for more info or to book a tour!

We were thrilled to be featured on Blain's Farm & Fleet's Deeper Roots show! Check out this fun video showcasing the mus...
07/31/2025

We were thrilled to be featured on Blain's Farm & Fleet's Deeper Roots show! Check out this fun video showcasing the museum's story, airplanes, and some in-the-cockpit adventures with host Trevor.

✈️ Wisconsin aviation fans, get ready! Next up on Inside Wisconsin's Deeper Roots with Blain’s Farm & Fleet is the Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead! 🛩️This...

07/25/2025

We were so happy to have the crew from Blain's Farm & Fleet at the museum a few weeks ago to film this podcast. Watch Curator Hannah and Creative Director Ami talk about our history and give a great tour.

Thank you for visiting, KANDU! We had a great time sharing aviation with your group. Aviation is for everyone.
07/17/2025

Thank you for visiting, KANDU! We had a great time sharing aviation with your group. Aviation is for everyone.

This evening at the Monona Public library, museum volunteer historian Michael-John will be presenting his popular presen...
07/15/2025

This evening at the Monona Public library, museum volunteer historian Michael-John will be presenting his popular presentation on airmail beacons in southern Wisconsin! If you're in the Madison area, don't miss it.

The museum is closed today for Independence Day. We will be open for our usual hours, 10am to 4pm, on Saturday and Sunda...
07/04/2025

The museum is closed today for Independence Day.
We will be open for our usual hours, 10am to 4pm, on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Thank you and have a safe holiday!

Don't miss the museum's famous Flying Hamburger Social TODAY, July 2nd, from 5 to 7pm! Serving beef patties from a local...
07/02/2025

Don't miss the museum's famous Flying Hamburger Social TODAY, July 2nd, from 5 to 7pm! Serving beef patties from a local farm, ice cream, and fries, plus live music and airplanes - a perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July festivities! $10 donation. Bring the family!

Our amazing Outreach Volunteer & historian Michael-John Jaeger is bringing his acclaimed history presentation about airm...
06/25/2025

Our amazing Outreach Volunteer & historian Michael-John Jaeger is bringing his acclaimed history presentation about airmail, light beacons, and the development of the first airways to the McIntosh Memorial Library in Virocqua, WI., on Friday June 27th! If you're in the area, you don't want to miss this. If you're not local but are interested, reach out - Michael John can bring his presentation to locations in the midwest, and virtual/zoom presentations are also an option.

Another truckload of donated aircraft parts arrived at the Kelch Aviation Museum today, to be offered for sale at our up...
06/21/2025

Another truckload of donated aircraft parts arrived at the Kelch Aviation Museum today, to be offered for sale at our upcoming Fly Market on July 18-19 and again on Sept. 5-6. Today's haul included Cessna 170 parts and engines, plus Tailwind, Raven, and Swift parts, instruments, and manuals. A big Thank You to all of our donors and supporters.

Address

N2463 Airport Road
Brodhead, WI
53520

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(608) 897-1175

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