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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Spirit of Flight 2010

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

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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.

Education & Programs

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The Museum of Fright & Spook-tacular Sleepover

Friday, October 29, 2010 4pm - 9pm

Bring the kids to the Museum as the whole family will be scared silly with safe and fun activities that will leave you in stitches!

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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.

Upcoming Events

Battle of Britain Remembrance Day Programs
September 18, 2010

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.

Tip-to-Tail Tour: Battle of Britain Aircraft
September 19, 2010

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

The Battle of Britain - One Family’s Story
September 19, 2010

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.

Smithsonian Museum Day
September 25, 2010

Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, The Museum of Flight honors Museum Day Tickets for free admission to the Museum.