Museum Highlights

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Space: Exploring the New Frontier
Land the lunar module on the Moon and join Apollo astronauts in an exploration of the Moon’s surface. Share the experiences of astronauts from the Pacific Northwest and climb inside a full size replica of the International Space Station’s Destiny Research Laboratory.
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Flight Simulators

Experience flight without leaving the ground in the Museum's flight simulators! Try your hand at WWII dogfights, hang gliders, or even landing on the Moon!

The Museum of Flight Tower at Boeing Field Image
The Museum of Flight Tower at Boeing Field

Visit our newest and exciting permanent exhibit on the principles of flight and air traffic control.

Opens May 9, 2009.

Museum Programs

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Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center creates a realistic experience in which students take control of a space mission.
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Aviation Learning Center
The Aviation Learning Center brings to life the energy and excitement of aviation through a hands-on learning environment.
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Flight Zone Programs
Pitch, yaw, and roll through fun, active, and hands-on activities. Three different hands-on aviation learning programs geared for children from pre-K to 6th grade.

What's Happening?

Space Day & Wells Fargo Free Thursday 5 - 9 p.m.
May 7, 2009
This Thursday evening, celebrate Space Day with activities including our Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit, space simulators and more from 5 - 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night. 
Scheduled Launch of STS-125: Mission to Service the Hubble Space Telescope
May 11, 2009

Scheduled: 11:01 a.m.

Join us in the Allen Theater to watch the launch of the final space shuttle mission to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. During the 11-day mission's five spacewalks, astronauts will install new instruments and perform maintenance that will keep Hubble functioning into at least 2014.

Amazing Skies Theater Presents “CanadiYanks” 2:00 p.m.
May 16, 2009
“CanadiYanks” is based upon the true story of Canadian Major Harold E. Hartney, transferred to the American army in 1917 to prepare Yank airmen for service on the Front. It also spins the bittersweet yarn of a young American couple who must confront the worst possible tragedy of war. This, too, is based on a true story.
Tip-to-Tail Aircraft Tour: F-104C Starfighter
May 17, 2009

11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

presenting a tour of the F-104C "Widowmaker," a 1950's era fighter, led many technological engineering advancements and was the recipient of numerous records.