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Press Releases

Jan. 21 Program with Japanese American Animator Willie Ito

SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2023—On Jan. 21, Japanese American Willie Ito will tell his inspiring story of how as a boy he learned to draw while...

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration - Ceremony, Submariner, Film and Music

SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2022—The Museum celebrates Nov. 11 Veterans Day with live music, a movie and a ceremony including keynote speaker retired U.S....

NASA Scientist Takes Us to the Moon on Nov. 12

SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022—On Nov. 12, Nujoud Merancy, Chief of the Exploration Mission Planning Office at NASA Johnson Space Center, will offer a...

Museum Offers Free Early Access for Families with Sensory Needs Oct. 8

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2022—On Oct. 8 from 8-10 a.m., the Museum offers free admission for families of children, teenagers and young adults with...

World War II Bomber Rides and Tours Aug. 8-14

SEATTLE, July 29, 2022—The Commemorative Air Force’s authentically restored World War II B-17 will be flying to the Museum for tours and rides Aug....

Blue Angels Launch at Jet Blast Bash Festival Aug. 6-7

SEATTLE, July 28, 2022—The Museum’s annual Jet Blast Bash outdoor flightline festival, is the closest event to the Blue Angels’ dynamic takeoffs and...

Museum Awards $238,000 in Scholarships to 16 High School Students

SEATTLE, May 18, 2022—The Museum of Flight awarded $238,000 in scholarships to 15 Washington students and one Oregon high school student for...

MEDIA ALERT Sunday update: Aircraft arrival and media flight delayed until Tuesday, May 17 (previously scheduled for Monday, May 16) Media flight on WWII Boeing B-29 bomber May 17 at 3:45 p.m.

SEATTLE, May 15, 2022—Doc, one of only two World War II B-29 bombers still flying, arrives at the Museum May 17 at 2:30 p.m., with a flight for the...

July 9 Opening for Museum’s Major Exhibition: The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

SEATTLE, May 5, 2022—This summer The Museum of Flight opens the Northwest premiere of the exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, a...

May 20 Evening Event Looks at the Naughty Side of Airplane Art

SEATTLE, May 3, 2022—Military aircrews have long flown into battle emboldened by the artwork that decorated the nose of their planes. Nose Art After...

Museum Hosts B-29 Superfortress Flights and Tours May 19-22

SEATTLE, April 2, 2022—Doc, one of only two World War II B-29 bombers still flying, will be based at the Museum May 19-22 for rides and tours. This...

Women Military Veteran Fliers Share Exciting Stories During March 12 Program

SEATTLE, March 4, 2022—On March 12, the Museum will celebrate International Women in Aviation and Women’s History Month with an inspiring lecture and...

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