Exhibits
In addition to changing temporary exhibits the Museum of Flight showcases its collection of more than 150 historic air and spacecraft and related artifacts in unique and inspiring exhibits. There is something for everyone to experience in these dynamic displays presenting events that have carried us from Kitty Hawk to the Moon.

Featured Exhibits

The Museum of Flight Tower at Boeing Field

Visit our newest and exciting permanent exhibit on the principles of flight and air traffic control.  See current weather conditions live from the web.

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Chasing Horizons: Women in Aerospace

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.

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Spirit of Flight 2010

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

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Space: Exploring the New Frontier

Land the Apollo lunar module on the Moon or bring the space shuttle in to a perfect landing. 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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Style in the Aisle

By popular demand, the Museum of Flight will host once more Style in the Aisle—the history and fashion of flight attendants in the U.S. Coming back this fall.

Opening date to be announced.

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World War II Fighters

Follow the consequences of World War I through history’s greatest conflict. Ten fighter aircraft representing all the major combatants serve as guideposts for your exploration of interactive exhibits on the men and women who designed built and flew these planes in every theater of the war.

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