IOWA MILITARY AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM

ANKENY, IA

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

The 4.4 acre park opened in 2009 and features artwork by many artists.   

At the time of my visit, there were 28 sculptures.    

This installation is "Nomade" by Jaume Piensa.  The sculpture is 27 feet tall!    

It is a crouching figure with a skin composed of letters.

Visitors can go inside the sculpture.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum located in Ankeny, Iowa, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the state’s aviation heritage. The museum’s mission is to “honor the service of Iowa’s veterans, preserve the history of Iowa’s aviation heritage, and educate visitors about Iowa’s rich aviation past.”

The museum houses a large collection of aircraft, artifacts, and memorabilia related to Iowa’s military aviation history. The collection includes aircraft from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. Some of the aircraft on display include a North American AT-6, a Bell UH-1 Huey helicopter, a Grumman F9F Panther, a F-4 Phantom, a Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, a Grumman A-6 Intruder, and a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The collection also includes uniforms, medals, and other artifacts.

The museum also has a library and research center, where visitors can learn more about Iowa’s aviation history. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including aircraft fly-ins, educational programs, and living history events. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs for school-aged children.

The Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Iowa’s aviation history. The museum provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the state’s military aviation heritage and learn more about the brave individuals who served their country.

IOWA MILITARY AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ANKENY IA. US MID #8401900056

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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IOWA MILITARY AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM
3704 SE CONVENIENCE BLVD
ANKENY
IA
50021

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MID # 8401900056
Name IOWA MILITARY AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 41.695166, -93.571289
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 153
US Census Tract: 010102
US Census Block: 1168