Space Shuttle Campaign

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As the US Space Shuttles begin to retire, Space Shuttle orbiters Atlantis, Endeavour, and the atmospheric flight vehicle Enterprise are looking for new homes. The Museum of Flight has applied to NASA to bring one of the Space Shuttles to the West Coast to ensure that this remarkable piece of history will inspire for centuries to come.


Exhibit Highlights

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See our second special juried exhibition Spirit of Flight. Now open.

Chasing Horizons: Women in Aerospace Image

Our new temporary exhibit Chasing Horizons chronicles women’s achievements from early balloon flights to work on the International Space Station. Many fascinating and little known stories will be shared along with photos, personal artifacts and archival films. Now open.

Education & Programs

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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.
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The Aviation Learning Center brings to life the energy and excitement of aviation through a hands-on learning environment.
Amazing Skies Theater Image

Amazing Skies Theater is The Museum of Flight’s multi-generational drama troupe comprised of volunteers from all around the Puget Sound. We perform in our new Personal Courage Wing, in The Red Barn and in other venues in the Museum.

Upcoming Events

Once a month, the Museum stays open late--and admission is free from 5 - 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo.

All Day

In remembrance of the 70th anniversary history’s first major battle to be decided purely in the air—the Battle of Britain—The Museum of Flight presents a day of special presentations. General admission to all programs is $10, ($5 for Museum members), and does not include admission to Museum galleries.

Museum Docent Barry Latter gives a personal tour of the types of aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain.

2 pm

The Museum’s resident acting troupe, Amazing Skies Theater, presents the great air battle from the perspective of a family whose lives are forever changed by it.