Museum of Flight
Type: Family Friendly, History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
Hands-on informational and historical exhibits distinguish this museum, which appeals to aspiring pilots and to those whose feet have never left the ground. Displays in the Red Barn, where Boeing's... Read More
Hands-on informational and historical exhibits distinguish this museum, which appeals to aspiring pilots and to those whose feet have never left the ground. Displays in the Red Barn, where Boeing's first planes where constructed, chronicle the history of flight up to the late 1930s. In the six-story Great Gallery, more than 20 planes hang from the ceiling and cause guests to gape in amazement. Additional sights include a mock air traffic control center, an early Air Force One presidential plane and a Blackbird, the fastest plane ever built. Furthermore, the outdoor airpark lets visitors explore some of the museum's largest planes. Other amenities include complimentary guided tours, a variety of free films, a cafe and a museum store.
Hours:
- Museum: Daily 10am-5pm
- Airpark: Daily 11am-4:30pm
Admissions:
- Adult (18-64) $15; Senior (65+) $13; Military $11; Child (5-17) $8; Child (4 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities, Museums, Family-Friendly Museums: "Admission is free after 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. (Any day, discounted tickets are available for those with AAA, Boeing employees and active military members.)"
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Hands-on informational and historical exhibits distinguish this museum, which appeals to aspiring pilots of all ages.
- Best for Museums Because: The Museum of Flight offers hands-on and historical exhibits that dazzle crowds of all ages. Wander a massive outdoor airpark, too.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Museum of Flight offers hands-on exhibits, and the Kid's Flight Zone proves a huge draw for visiting youngsters.
