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Press Releases


Museum Lowers the Lights and Turns Up the Heat Oct. 13 with Art After Dark

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2023—On Oct. 13 the Museum will hit new heights with flighty delights at the 21+ event, Art After Dark. A show in three...

Fashion Takes the Runway at The Museum of Flight Sept. 30

SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2023—Fashion District NW and The Museum of Flight have partnered for Fashion in Flight, a red carpet event showcasing the...

Pavilion Rocks with HangarFest on Aug. 26

SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2023—On Aug. 26 from 7-10 p.m., the Museum caps summer with HangarFest, its annual 21+ tasting party in the towering open-air...

Aug. 19 Lecture with NASA Astronaut and Artist Nicole Stott

SEATTLE, Aug. 10, 2023—On Aug. 19 at 2 p.m., NASA astronaut and Nicole Stott will talk about her missions on the International Space Station,...

Museum’s New Online Collection Reveals a Lifetime of Innovation by Aviation Icon Bill Lear

SEATTLE, June 28, 2023—The Museum of Flight Collections Department recently completed a project to catalog and digitize the world’s most...

MEDIA ALERT Media Preview for New Art+Flight Exhibition is June 8

Time: 11a.m. to 1 p.m.Who: Meet the artists and curators behind the Museum’s 6-month art exhibition and project Where: The Museum of...

Museum Awards $238,000 in Scholarships to 14 High School Students

SEATTLE, May 18, 2023—The Museum of Flight awarded $238,000 in scholarships to 14 Washington students for post-secondary education and...

May 20 Lecture and Book Signing with Author of New William E. Boeing Biography

SEATTLE, May 10, 2023—On May 20 Seattle author David D. Williams will shed new light on William E. Boeing’s life during a 2 p.m. lecture...

New Art+Flight Exhibition and Project Opens June 10

SEATTLE, May 3, 2023—On June 10, The Museum of Flight will boldly depart from its traditional flightpath to host a museum-wide,...

Museum’s New Website Is All About Accessibility

SEATTLE, April 27, 2023—The Museum of Flight recently released its redesigned website but doesn’t expect most people to notice anything...

Droids Will Deliver Delight at the The Museum of Flight April 29

SEATTLE, April 21, 2023—On April 29 the Museum’s galleries will be alive with dozens of droids with the Pacific NW R2 Club Expo. The...

Aviation and Space Leaders Talk Green on Earth Day

SEATTLE, April 13, 2023—The Museum celebrates Earth Day, April 22, with presentations and discussions with seven of today’s most...

In the News

New to the Emerald City? Check Out The Best Rainy Day Activities in Seattle.
The Emerald City is notoriously known for its gloomy weather. However, as any local will tell you, Seattleites won’t let a rainy day ruin their plans. From unique museums and city tours to historic high-rises and eats, there are plenty of fun things to do, even when the weather isn’t ideal. So whether you’re renting an apartment in Capitol Hill or just bought a house in Queen Anne, grab your rain jacket, and let’s check out the best activities for a rainy day in Seattle.

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