The Museum of Women Pilots is a non-profit museum that seeks to preserve the unique history of women in aviation. It is located in the international headquarters building of the non-profit International Organization of Women Pilots: The Ninety-Nines ("99s") on the grounds of Will Rogers World Airport

Will Rogers World Airport

Will Rogers World Airport , also known as Will Rogers Airport or simply Will Rogers, is located in southwestern Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 6 miles from downtown and is the principal commercial airport of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area...

 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma city

Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...

, OK. The 5000 square feet (464.5 m²) museum houses the largest collection of historical aviatrix artifacts in the world.

Collections

The museum is the only one in the world dedicated to female pilots. Artifacts include historical papers, personal items, video and oral histories, photos, memorabilia and other notable artifacts from pioneering aviatrixes worldwide. The museum collection and exhibits provide insight into the role women pilots played in the development of aviation and their historical footprint. The museum is home to personal artifacts of Amelia Earhart and information about her pioneering aviation career.

External links

• Museum of Women Pilots
• 99s Museum of Women Pilots on TravelOK.com including video of museum exhibits - Official travel and tourism website for the State of Oklahoma
• Museum of Women Pilots opens new Earhart Exhibit (5/07)
• OklaTravelNews Interview video with the Director of the Museum of Women Pilots (including footage of displays)