Over the past nearly 2 decades, our collection of kites from around the world has increased to 1500 kites. In 1989 the David Checkley Asian Kite Collection of 700 Japanese, Chinese and Malaysian kites were donated to the Museum. The 400 Japanese kites are considered the most complete collection of Japanese kites outside of Japan. The Kite Museum changes its exhibits regularly to accommodate many educational opportunities.

Besides our outstanding kite collections, the Museum has extensive archival materials. The American Kite Association has combined their archives with ours. An active oral history program exists on cassettes and videos. All this makes the World Kite Museum the major information source on kites around the world. Textbook companies and freelance writers are the most frequent users. The Museum also has an International Advisory Board. The five members are from England, France, Thailand, Japan and Colombia. These people promote the Museum, obtain and locate items for the collections, and advise the Director on specific projects and exhibits.

Education programs include elementary and high schools in both the local and surrounding areas. Adult touring groups, local organizations, and Elder hostels are another educational niche. Six weekend annual hands-on workshops sponsored by the Museum bring outsiders to the area.

Held the 3rd Full Week of August Each Year: August 18-24, 2008 August 17-23, 2009