Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots facts for kids

The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots (MWP) is a special place that helps us remember the amazing history of women in aviation. It is a non-profit museum and research center. You can find it in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Will Rogers World Airport. The museum is inside the main building of The Ninety-Nines, which is a group for women pilots. This museum has the world's largest collection of items from women aviators throughout history. It covers about 5,000 square feet.

Museum History

The museum started in 1929 in New York City. It was first known as "The Ninety-Nines." This name came from the 99 women pilots who helped create the group.

In 1955, the main office of The Ninety-Nines moved to Oklahoma City. Later, in 1972, the museum officially became the "Resource Center." This center included a library, old records, and a collection of stories from pilots.

Soon, there were too many items for the space. So, a separate museum was created. It opened its doors to the public in 1999.

What You Can See

The museum has many interesting things to explore. These include old papers, personal items, and videos of pilots telling their stories. You can also see photos and other special items from women who were pioneers in aviation around the world.

The collections and exhibits show how women pilots helped develop flying. They also show the important mark these women left on history. The museum is home to personal items that belonged to Amelia Earhart. You can also learn a lot about her amazing flying career.

See also

• Amelia Earhart Birthplace
• Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
• International Women's Air & Space Museum
• National WASP WWII Museum