New Home for Piece of Kansas City History
PLEASE NOTE: The TWA Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in preparation of the move-in of the Moonliner II. During this time, only essential personnel and media representatives will be allowed access to the museum. The Museum will reopen at 1:00 PM for guests.
The Original Moonliner II Rocket that for years greeted downtown commuters from its rooftop perch at 18th & Baltimore from 1956 to 1962 is being moved to Kansas City’s TWA Museum.
With the support of the Kansas City Aviation Department and Signature Aviation, the rocket is scheduled to be moved on September 27 at Kansas City Downtown Airport – Wheeler Field. Starting at 9:00 AM, it will be transported by Belger Cartage Service, Inc. from Hangar 9 on the west side to its new home at the TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road at Hangar 1.
Estimated Timelines:
1. 9:00AM – Start preparation at Hangar 9
2. 10:30 – 11:00AM – Start transport across airfield
3. 11:15 – 11:30AM – Rocket “lands” at Hangar 1
