Traveling Exhibits

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum offers free traveling exhibits to libraries & schools interested in highlighting women in aviation and the museum for a display.  Exhibits generally contain 30-50 pieces, which include photographs, reproduced documents, and label copy for use in your display.  Each piece has a Velcro backing.  We ask that the following requirements be met by any organization which requests an exhibit (See below for available exhibits):

  • Exhibits must be requested at least four weeks in advance.
  • Exhibits should be in a protected environment – behind glass or in the view of organization personnel.
  • Museum brochures must be made available for patrons throughout the time the exhibit is on display.
  • Label copy stating that the exhibit is courtesy of the International Women’s Air & Space Museum must be displayed.
  • Any exhibit piece that is destroyed or missing must be replaced.
  • Exhibit must be returned to museum in a timely manner. Exhibits are shipped at your organization’s expense.
  • There is a $50 fee for all exhibits to cover postage and staff time.

    • For more information contact Michelle Epps at the museum at (216) 623-1111 or via email at mepps@iwasm.org.

    Click here to download an exhibit request form and fax it to 216-623-1113 or email as an attachment to mepps@iwasm.org or via USPS to International Women’s Air & Space Museum, 1501 North Marginal Rd, Rm 165, Cleveland, OH 44114

Examples of Available Exhibits: (to download the complete Catalogue of Traveling Exhibits click here.)

 
100 Ohio Women in Air & Space
 
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is pleased to offer a free traveling exhibit to Ohio libraries for display.  “100 Ohio Women in Air & Space” highlights the achievements of Ohio women in this 100th anniversary year of American women in powered flight. Click here for a sneak peek!
 On Display now at the Athens Public Library in Ohio until March 31, 2012
 

 

   Dot Lemon: An Ill-Fated Aviatrix

 Dot Lemon was a very accomplished pilot, and a pioneer for women in a field dominated by men.  From allegedly being the first person to deliberately fly into the eye of a hurricane to obtain weather information, to becoming the president and founder of the 1st Chapter of Florida 99’s, her reputation precedes her. What remains to be said, is that Dot Lemon seemed to live in a shroud of bad luck throughout her life.  This, combined with a relative lack of indisputable evidence to document her life, portrays a story of mystery and intrigue.  

  
 

 

Rocket Girls: Women Astronauts in the Space Shuttle Program

With NASA’s Space Shuttle Program ending in 2011, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum saw a unique opportunity to spotlight women astronauts and their role in the Space Shuttle Program in a museum exhibit.  Prior to the Space Shuttle Program, no women had ever flown in space at NASA. Click here for a sneak peek!

  

Flight to Fame: The Life and Legacy of Amelia Earhart

This exhibit is an overview of the short but brilliant career of Amelia Earhart, known as Lady Lindy, through pictures and documents.

  
 

  

Women of War: Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII

These extraordinary women flew for the Army Air Force in 1943 and 1944 during the height of World War II.  WASPs helped fill the need for more military pilots by doing “stateside” flying jobs.