PLEASE NOTE
Due to ongoing preparations for a potential building move, our team's reply-to inquiry times may be longer than usual. In addition, some materials may be inaccessible at times. While you wait to hear from us, we invite you to explore our Digital Collection.
Thank you for your inquiry and patience. We look forward to assisting you!
Do you have an aviation or space-related project?
The Kenneth H. Dahlberg Research Center, comprised of The Museum of Flight Archives, the Harl V. Brackin Memorial Library, and a Reading Room, is here to help! Our staff is ready and willing to assist aviation and aerospace researchers, including students from all levels, authors, teachers, historians, model-makers, and more.
Research Center Hours & Appointments
Advance appointments are required to review archival and library materials in person. Remote research assistance is available for those who cannot come to the Research Center.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Research Center is closed on major holidays and every second Friday of the month. Paid Museum admission is not required to visit the Dahlberg Research Center.
Research Center Location & Parking
Physical Address:
Kenneth H. Dahlberg Research Center
9303 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98108
The Dahlberg Research Center Reading Room is located on the west side of the Museum campus next to the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery and the Aviation Pavilion.
Free parking is available in the attached lot.
You may also park in the main Museum lot on the east side of the campus and reach the Reading Room by walking through the Museum Lobby and across the pedestrian bridge to the west side of the Museum campus. The Reading Room can be accessed through the Space Gallery. Please see staff member or volunteer for directions to the entrance door.
Research Center Guidelines and Fee Schedules
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