Exhibit Highlights

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In Search of Amelia Earhart

In Search of Amelia Earhart features many of her original personal artifacts, as well as photos and newsreel footage.

Open now.

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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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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.

Museum Programs

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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.
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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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Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center creates a realistic experience in which students take control of a space mission.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Store Now Open
November 23, 2009

Open until December 24

Looking for the perfect gift for the aviation, space or travel enthusiast in your life? In addition to the Museum Store and the Museum's online store, this holiday season, The Museum of Flight has a store in downtown Seattle!

Thanksgiving Day | Museum Closed
November 26, 2009

The Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26.

History & Development of the Corsair with Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn
November 28, 2009

2 pm
PCW Quonset Hut

Dan Hagedorn will conduct an up-close look at the design, development and missions of the well known Chance Vought F4U Corsair, the fighter aircraft that served the Navy and Marine Corps during World War II.

Wells Fargo Free Thursday
December 3, 2009
Once a month, the Museum stays open late-for free! Enjoy the Museum's Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit, flight 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.