Harl V. Brackin Library & Archives

The Museum of Flight's Library and Archives exists to supports the mission of the Museum of Flight by acquiring and preserving documentary materials of air and space flight. These materials include a wide range of visual and textual resources, many emphasizing the technical aspects of air- and spacecraft and their propulsion systems.

The archives holds approximately 100 special collections, from taped interviews of the B-29 bomber crewmembers that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan, to specific photographic collections, to the extensive libraries of such aviation greats as Jeppesen, Champlin, and Hatfield.

The many treasures are available to visitors, researchers, scholars, Museum program participants, and teachers. The Library is located on the Museum's main campus.

If would like to contact Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn regarding a potential donation, please leave a message at 206.764.5738.

Directions

The Museum of Flight’s Research Center is part of the main campus and very conveniently located just a minute off Interstate 5, and only 10 minutes south of downtown Seattle. If using public transportation the Research Center is on King County Metro Transit bus route number 174.

1. Take Exit 158 from Interstate-5
2. Go west
3. Turn right (north) at the first light (East Marginal Way South)
4. Turn left (west) at South 94th Place and circle around the blue and gray Library and Archives building.

The entrance is located on the north side of the building under the blue awning, parking is ample and free.