Hours of Operation
Wednesday -Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm
Last entry at 4 pm daily.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Closed on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Location
The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is proudly located in Atchison, Kansas – hometown of the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean – at the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport (K59).
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
16701 286th Road
Atchison, Kansas 66002
Just 45 minutes from Kansas City International Airport!
Parking
Free parking is available on the east side of the museum. Please remain on the east side of the airport fence for your safety. Under no circumstances are vehicles allowed on the runway.
Ticket Prices
Tickets available for purchase upon arrival at the museum.
Adults $15.00 + tax
Seniors (62+) & Military* $12.00 + tax
Children (4-12) $8.00 + tax
Children (3 and under) Free
Group Rates: $12 + tax per person. Reservation required to receive group rate.
* Veteran and active duty servicemembers
Virtual Reality Flight Experience $5.00 + tax per person
Arriving by Air?
The Amelia Earhart Airport runway 16-34 is closed for renovations. Re-opening is anticipated in Spring 2026.
Visitors can fly directly into the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum thanks to its location at the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport (K59) in Atchison, Kansas, just 45-minutes northwest of Kansas City.
The runway 16-34 will be replaced by runway 9-27, a 4,000 ft. x 75 ft. concrete runway. For any runway-related questions contact the FBO office at 913-426-4545.
The Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport (K59) is a 24-hour airport and terminal with a courtesy car, fuel, pilots lounge, flight planning station, aircraft maintenance services, and a flight school. For more information, please call the FBO at 913-426-4545.
Plan the Perfect Day Trip
Atchison, Kansas, is a short, 1-hour drive from downtown Kansas City, with plenty of sites and places to enjoy along the way. Use our free guide to Plan the Perfect Trip and make the most of your excursion to the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum.
- Continue learning at other historical stops within the area.
- Fuel your days with food and drinks from local restaurants and wineries.
- Shop at charming destinations ranging from vintage to boutique chic.
