Calendar of Events

Join us in-person for a regular selection of lectures, author Q&As, special presentations, 21+ events and so much more! Check back often as new additions are made to the calendar every week.

Open Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

FREE Admission on the first Thursday of every month: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM


Today This Weekend

31 Jan 2026


Jan 31 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display1/31/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

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Jan 31 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display1/31/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

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Jan 31 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Nuclear Reactors on the Moon1/31/2026

Roger Myers discusses what it will take to design, build and deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, in the ongoing race to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.

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Jan 31 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Nuclear Reactors on the Moon1/31/2026

Roger Myers discusses what it will take to design, build and deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, in the ongoing race to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.

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01 Feb 2026


Feb 01 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/1/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 01 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/1/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

02 Feb 2026


Feb 02 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/2/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 02 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/2/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

03 Feb 2026


Feb 03 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/3/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 03 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/3/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

04 Feb 2026


Feb 04 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/4/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 04 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/4/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

05 Feb 2026


Feb 05 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/5/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 05 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Astronaut Remembrance Display2/5/2026

From January 10 to February 5, the Museum will honor fallen astronauts with special displays and video for NASA’s annual Astronaut Remembrance Day.

Learn More about Astronaut Remembrance Display

Feb 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays2/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Feb 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays2/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Feb 05 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Hunting Yellow Pigs Documentary Screening2/5/2026

On Thursday, February 5, watch a documentary film about a summer program for high schoolers that has greatly impacted American mathematicians and is a paragon of questing knowledge.

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Feb 05 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Hunting Yellow Pigs Documentary Screening2/5/2026

On Thursday, February 5, watch a documentary film about a summer program for high schoolers that has greatly impacted American mathematicians and is a paragon of questing knowledge.

Learn More about Hunting Yellow Pigs Documentary Screening

Feb 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops2/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

Learn More about Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops

Feb 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops2/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

Learn More about Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops

08 Feb 2026


Feb 08 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Member Planetarium | Black Holes: Science and Fiction2/8/2026

Join us for an exclusive Member-only adventure through the stars in our Member Planetarium program! Designed for curious explorers aged 6 to 10....

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Feb 08 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Member Planetarium | Black Holes: Science and Fiction2/8/2026

Join us for an exclusive Member-only adventure through the stars in our Member Planetarium program! Designed for curious explorers aged 6 to 10....

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Feb 08 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/8/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

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Feb 08 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/8/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

12 Feb 2026


Feb 12 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Cocktails with the Curator: New to the Collection2/12/2026

For this Member exclusive, Coffee with the Curator transforms into an after-hours evening with cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres!

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Feb 12 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Cocktails with the Curator: New to the Collection2/12/2026

For this Member exclusive, Coffee with the Curator transforms into an after-hours evening with cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres!

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14 Feb 2026


Feb 14 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

NorthWest Scale Modelers Show2/14/2026

Explore the world in miniature at the 2026 NorthWest Scale Modelers Show on February 14 and 15!

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Feb 14 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

NorthWest Scale Modelers Show2/14/2026

Explore the world in miniature at the 2026 NorthWest Scale Modelers Show on February 14 and 15!

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17 Feb 2026


Feb 17 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night2/17/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

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Feb 17 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night2/17/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

Learn More about Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night

Feb 17 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters2/17/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

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Feb 17 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters2/17/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

21 Feb 2026


Feb 21 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Hops & Props2/21/2026

SOLD OUT! Hops & Props is a 21+ celebration of the best craft brews from across the Northwest and around the world.

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Feb 21 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Hops & Props2/21/2026

SOLD OUT! Hops & Props is a 21+ celebration of the best craft brews from across the Northwest and around the world.

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22 Feb 2026


Feb 22 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters2/22/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

Feb 22 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters2/22/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

25 Feb 2026


Feb 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

Feb 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

28 Feb 2026


Feb 28 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission2/28/2026

Hear from Valerie Neal about the history of American women in spaceflight during a talk about her book, On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts.

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Feb 28 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission2/28/2026

Hear from Valerie Neal about the history of American women in spaceflight during a talk about her book, On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts.

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03 Mar 2026


Mar 03 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night3/3/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

Learn More about Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night

Mar 03 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night3/3/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

Learn More about Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night

05 Mar 2026


Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays3/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays3/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops3/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

Learn More about Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops

Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops3/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

Learn More about Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops

08 Mar 2026


Mar 08 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

The Pilot Experience: A Member Exclusive Education Experience!3/8/2026

We’re excited to offer our younger members (ages 10-17) a special opportunity to experience the Museum’s educational flight simulators....

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Mar 08 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

The Pilot Experience: A Member Exclusive Education Experience!3/8/2026

We’re excited to offer our younger members (ages 10-17) a special opportunity to experience the Museum’s educational flight simulators....

Learn More about The Pilot Experience: A Member Exclusive Education Experience!

Mar 08 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Member Docent Tour3/8/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

Mar 08 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Member Docent Tour3/8/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

15 Mar 2026


Mar 15 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Corporate Member Day3/15/2026

We welcome our valued Corporate Members and their families for a complimentary day at the Museum.

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Mar 15 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Corporate Member Day3/15/2026

We welcome our valued Corporate Members and their families for a complimentary day at the Museum.

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17 Mar 2026


Mar 17 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters3/17/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

Mar 17 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters3/17/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

22 Mar 2026


Mar 22 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters 3/22/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

Mar 22 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM

STEM Starters 3/22/2026

STEM Starters is a program series geared specifically for our youngest Museum Members. Up to 12 children (ages 3 to 5) and their one adult co-pilot...

Learn More about STEM Starters

25 Mar 2026


Mar 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour3/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

Mar 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour3/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

Learn More about Member Docent Tour

02 Apr 2026


Apr 02 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays4/2/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Apr 02 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays4/2/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Learn More about FREE First Thursdays

Every Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Family Workshops

Immerse yourself in hands-on, family experiences investigating science, engineering and aerospace topics in fun and surprising ways!

Explore Workshops

Every Sunday thru Friday at 1:00 PM

Storytelling

Epic tales of personal heroism and the daily adventures of modern pilots, astronauts and crews.

Explore Storytelling

Every Saturday at 1:00 PM

Aerospace Update

A weekly recap of the latest news in astronomy, aviation, and spaceflight from our own experts.

Explore Aerospace Update