The International Women’s Air & Space Museum offers traveling exhibits to libraries, schools and other organizations interested in highlighting women in aviation and aerospace. Exhibits generally contain 20-40 panels, which include photographs, reproduced documents, and label copy for use in your display.
Traveling Temporary Exhibit Requirements
- Exhibits must be requested at least four weeks in advance. Rentals are first come, first serve.
- Exhibits should be in a protected environment – behind glass or in the view of organization personnel. They may be displayed on shelving, or by utilizing Velcro or Command Strips.
- IWASM 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 and included in all marketing and communications. This includes, but is not limited to: press releases, social media, and publications.
- Any exhibit piece that is destroyed or missing must be replaced at the requesting institution's expense.
- All exhibit components must return to IWASM following guidelines provided by the museum, unless directed to forward to another institution. Additional charges may apply for delayed return of exhibit.
- There is a $125 fee for rental - based on a 4-week time slot plus shipping.
- Rental fees are based on a one-month lease. Call for pricing for additional loan time.
Exhibit Topics Include
- Women of the Space Shuttle Program
- Women in World War II Aviation
- Quest for the Stars (coming January 2024)
- Bessie Coleman and Her Daughters
- Defying the Odds: Exploring the Impact of Women and Aviation in the First Half of the Twentieth Century
Click here for a sneak peak of the Bessie Coleman and "Her Daughters" exhibit
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Traveling Temporary Exhibit Request
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the Temporary Traveling Exhibits listed, or if you would like more information, please contact us at 216.623.1111 or email Sara Fisher at sfisher@iwasm.org.
