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Exhibition Opening
Frank Piasecki and Other Polish Aviation Designers
Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Polish aviation designers are illuminated in this exhibit organized by the Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow. The Museum of Flight is the exclusive Northwest venue for this show, which runs until February 2013.
Special Programs
Veterans Day Recognition and Ceremony
Sunday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
The Museum recognizes the contributions of America's veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Events include The Boeing Employees' Concert Band, Veterans Day ceremony featuring guest speakers, color guard and autograph session. There will also special programs for youth, adults and families. On Veterans Day all U.S. veterans and current U.S. military personnel will be admitted to the Museum free of charge.
Panel Presentation
American Fighter Aces Symposium
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.
The Museum of Flight is home to the American Fighter Aces Association, founded to recognize the 1,442 combat pilots that have received the special designation of "ace." Join us for this panel of aces and combat pilots who will share their remarkable stories of heroism.
Film
The Space Shuttle - Narrated by William Shatner. 81 minutes
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Documentary about the NASA space shuttle program.
Family Program
Voyage to Mars: Space Travel for Families
Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Be an astronaut for a day! In this mission to Mars, your group is traveling to the Red Planet to replace a crew of astronauts who have been living there for the past two years. In addition to landing on the Martian surface, the team collects and analyzes geologic samples and launches exploratory probes to the two moons of Mars. The excitement takes place in the Museum's Challenger Learning Center, a facility designed to simulate space missions for large groups using a full-scale mission control center and a spacecraft cabin. Each mission uses hands-on activities engaging participants in teamwork, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. And it is fun!
id="mce_marker"5 per participant (Museum admission not included). Audience: Ages 10 and up. Youth under 16 years old must be accompanied by adult participant. One adult minimum per five youth. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 16. Please phone 206-764-1384.
Film
Man on a Mission - Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars. 83 minutes.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.
Acclaimed documentary about spaceflight participant Richard Garriott's journey to the space station.
DECEMBER
Wells Fargo Free First Thursday
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m.
Once a month, the Museum stays open late and admission is free! Enjoy the Museum's Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Red Barn, Space Gallery and more from 5 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.
Family Activity
Bank of America Weekend Family Workshop: Great Gallery
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Get acquainted with some of the Museum's most celebrated planes in the Great Gallery and then make your own miniature exhibit to take home.
Film
The Space Shuttle - Narrated by William Shatner. 81 minutes.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m.
Documentary about the NASA space shuttle program.
Film
Man on a Mission - Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars. 83 minutes.
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
Acclaimed documentary about spaceflight participant Richard Garriott's journey to the space station.
Family Holiday Activities
Santa's Landing Party
Saturday, Dec. 15
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A day of holiday events lands at the Museum with the airplane arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at 10 a.m. The jolly couple will hear childrens' wishes in the Museum until 2 p.m., while the galleries are filled with music and holiday fun.
Family Activity
Bank of America Weekend Family Workshop: Wright Spirit
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
They are the most famous brothers in the history of aviation: Wilbur and Orville Wright, the inventors of the airplane. Learn how they solved the problem of controllable flight. Then make a model of one of their aircraft designs!
Family Program
Voyage to Mars: Space Travel for Families
Friday, Dec. 27
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Be an astronaut for a day! In this mission to Mars, your group is traveling to the Red Planet to replace a crew of astronauts who have been living there for the past two years. In addition to landing on the Martian surface, the team collects and analyzes geologic samples and launches exploratory probes to the two moons of Mars. The excitement takes place in the Museum's Challenger Learning Center, a facility designed to simulate space missions for large groups using a full-scale mission control center and a spacecraft cabin. Each mission uses hands-on activities engaging participants in teamwork, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. And it is fun!
id="mce_marker"5 per participant (Museum admission not included). Audience: Ages 10 and up. Youth under 16 years old must be accompanied by adult participant. One adult minimum per five youth. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 21. Please phone 206-764-1384.
Family Activity
Winter Family Fun
Dec. 26 through Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gliders, flying snowmen, robots or rockets - what will it be? Join us for winter-themed aerospace and aviation activities during the holiday break.
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