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Statement of Purpose:

Exhibits and events teach the fun, the art, the science of kites in cultures around the world.

The World Kite Museum celebrates the achievements and magic of kiting worldwide. Besides its goal to preserve the past and record the present, the Museum's programs work to educate young and old about the role of kites in science, art, religion and sport. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to the people who participated in this multicultural phenomenon.

Highlights:

A Visit to Indonesian Kites

• Large birds; elephants; mythical creatures; 3 dimentional trucks, rockets, zebras made of bamboo, cloth, paper, native leaves and bark-these kites have flown bringing glory and honor to the kitemakers. To further draw the visitor into the magic of Indonesian kites are the sounds of accompanying gamelon orchestras, kite hummers, videos of kite fishing and bat catching, artifacts, photos and interpretive panels.

Is it a Kite? Is it a Plane?

• In 1899 Orville and Wilbur Wright flew their first kite in Toledo, Ohio, to further their study of science of flight. This exhibit explores the kite/flight relationship. Besides the Wright Bros. kite experiments, it includes kites used to develop helicoptors, hang gliders, the 87 kite patents that simulated airplanes.

Artifacts Collection:

• The David Checkley Collection of 700 Japanese, Chines, Thai and Malaysian kites; the 400 Japanese kites are considered the most complete collection of Japanese kites outside of Japan.
• Advertising kites from the last 60 years
• Kites used in WWll
• Wide range of Hi-Flier kites including box, barndoor and diamonds
• Fighter kites and their traditions from 23 countries
• Cross sections of sport kites through their development.

Archival Materials:

• 2100 photographs
• 130 books
• 85 historic photograph negatives
• 67 video tapes
• 43 oral history
• American Kite Fliers documents and memoribilia
• Complete collections of Kite Tales, Kite Lines and American Kite Magazines and a growing collection of international magazines and newsletters.
• Because of space and personal limitations archival research is limited. some kinds of requests can be accommodated. E-mail requests to jkite@willapabay.org

Exhibits:

Current Changing Exhibits: See www.worldkitemuseum.com for latest information

Kite making workshops; kite flying events; demonstrations by kite experts.

Permanent Exhibits

Tom Sisson Kids Kitemaking Korner

• Spend fifteen minutes and make a paper or plastic kite at this convenient spot. Step outside and fly your creation in Coulter Park. This corner honors Tom Sisson, an advocate of kids of all ages making and flying their own kites.

Hall of Fame

• Twenty-five kite inventors and makers are honored in this alcove. Besides plaques stating the individuals contributions representative miniature kites are also on display.

Long Beach Room

• Nostalgia brings folks back to this room again and again. Pictures, kites and videos of past Washington State International Kite Festivals show the growth of this event.

Hours:

• June-August: Everyday 11-5
• September-October: Friday-Monday 11-5
• November-May: Saturday-Sunday 11-5
• (Also open by special appointment)

Admission:

• Adults $1.50
• Children $1.00
• Seniors $1.00
• Family $4.00

Key Personnel:

Kay Buesing, Museum Director & Curator

• Jody Hagaman, Administrative Assistant

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