Temporary Exhibits

The museum frequently presents traveling or temporary exhibits featuring a wide variety of air and space related and inspired subjects.  Please check the Coming Soon section for upcoming openings or Past Exhibits to see some recently presented shows.

Temporary Exhibits

International Year of Astronomy 2009

In celebration of The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), The Museum of Flight will feature public programs and new exhibits each month about notable people and topics on the subject of astronomy.
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Apollo 11: An Artist’s Perspective

As part of the 40th anniversary celebration of humankind’s first steps on the Moon, the Museum of Flight brings to Seattle the exhibit Apollo 11: An Artist’s Perspective - Original Sketches from NASA Artist Paul Calle.

Now open.

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Aces of the 56th Fighter Group of WWII

The Museum is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association and holds their collections and archives. This special temporary exhibit draws from items currently not on display and features photos and other materials from Maj. James C. Stewart that he collected during World WarII.

Open now.

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