Featuring: Melinda Maerker
Donor and creator of the Melinda Maerker Collection of women pilot interviews
Hear Marker’s story of her experience interviewing ground-breaking pilots of
World War Il and beyond.
Watch some of the original interviews with an exclusive preview of WASM’s new interactive exhibit, Women in Flight
Celebrate IWASM’s 50th Anniversary by experiencing history brought to life on August 21, 2026 from 6:30-10:00pm. The International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s annual fundraiser gala has been reimagined for the museum’s 50th anniversary in 2026…. “A Night at the Museum” will be a dazzling evening for guests as icons
A Special Thank you to Cleveland Foundation and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture for supporting our programs!
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s next Dinner with a Slice of History installment becomes….Dinner Under the Stars! Join us at Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar on July 11, 2026 from 7:00-9:30pm for an awe-inspiring evening as we learn about the accomplishments, and legacy, of Nancy Grace Roman,
63 years ago on June 16, Russian cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, became the first woman in space. 43 years ago, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. To celebrate, we are CALLING ALL FUTURE PILOTS, ASTRONAUTS, AND SCIENTISTS AGES 5-12 to join us for Rocket Day 2026 at the
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is proud to present its 3rd Annual Murder Mystery at the Museum! Join IWASM for a fun, interactive evening featuring dinner and a theatrical performance by Roving Rogue Productions! Immerse yourself in the era of the Second World War as women and men
Date: November 6, 2025. 6pm-9pm. Come join us at CLE Urban Winery for a fun and informative evening all about Amelia Earhart! Learn about her groundbreaking achievements, fascinating life story, and legacy. Meet NY Times bestselling author, Laurie Gwen Shapiro, and listen to her engaging presentation on her new book, “The
May 31st, 2025 Who Did It? A theatrical Dinner Murder Mystery featuring Roving Rogue Productions. Misty Éire is the undisputed winner of the main race this year at the Cleveland Air Show, and you’re invited to a party to celebrate her win. Pilots, patrons, coaches, and their families will all
IWASM is pleased to announce its upcoming Dinner with a Slice of History program on November 1, 2024. Featuring NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JCS) Director, Vanessa Wyche, this program will explore JSC’s historic impact on human space flight, glimpse the future of space, and more. The Dinner with a Slice of
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host a FREE teacher workshop on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Teachers interested in learning about exciting primary and secondary sources, activities, and experience sample lessons developed by the IWASM team to use in the classroom are encouraged to register. Women’s lasting impact permeates every
Commonly referred to as “Corks,” this event has been IWASM’s annual fundraising event coinciding with the start of the Cleveland National Air Show weekend welcoming thousands to Burke Lakefront Airport. Corks invites local wineries, businesses, and organizations to this engaging, community event that provides crucial support to IWASM’s work and
June 13, 2024 61 years ago on June 16, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. 41 years ago, American Sally Ride became the country’s first woman in space. As a way to celebrate, join us for Rocket Day at the International Women’s Air & Space Museum!
April 17, 2024 The International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s (IWASM) Dinner with a Slice of History returns in 2024 featuring author Nancy Roe Pimm on Friday, April 19, 2024. “Flying Solo: The Jerrie Mock Story” is made possible thanks to Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC), the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the America 250-Ohio Commission.
Join the International Women’s Air & Space Museum for trivia night at Southern Tier Brewing (STC). Questions will cover three of our favorite things: SPACE, MUSEUMS, and CLEVELAND! Trivia is raising money for IWASM’s educational programs! Your participation and support keeps programming costs low for our k-12 students. Dinner w/ a Slice
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m. EDT It all started with good intentions. Lois and Hy Price were excited to welcome their friends and neighbors to watch the historic 1969 Moon Landing. The party was all going according to plan…that is until someone mysteriously turns up dead. Was it a
