In Search of Amelia Earhart features many of her original personal artifacts, as well as photos and newsreel footage.
Open until May 16, 2010.
The Museum of Flight invites photographers to submit their entries for the second special juried exhibition Spirit of Flight.
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.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut or work in Mission Control? Find out in the Challenger Learning Center!
2 pm
Veteran flyers from the Vietnam era, Claire Gilstad, Ray Rignel and Joe Crecca, will share their experiences in a panel discussion taking place in conjunction with the Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of “Amelia,” a new work that explores the American experience in Vietnam and our fascination with flight.
10 - 5 All Weekend
In an annual rite of spring, the Seattle Glider Council once again present a glimpse into the world of silent flight at Soaring Expo. On special display is the Perlan glider that test pilot Einar Enevoldson and the late Steve Fossett flew to set the world altitude record in 2006.
1 pm
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pilot or an astronaut? Here is your chance! The Museum of Flight is now offering public missions in our flight and space simulations - the Aviation Learning Center and Challenger Learning Center.
2 pm
The Museum of Flight is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association, founded to recognize the 1,442 combat pilots that received a special distinction of becoming an ace. We are honored to sponsor a panel of aces and combat pilots to share the stories of heroism from these remarkable men.
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