Museum Programs

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Aviation Learning Center
The Aviation Learning Center brings to life the energy and excitement of aviation through a hands-on learning environment.
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Flight Zone Programs
Pitch, yaw, and roll through fun, active, and hands-on activities. Three different hands-on aviation learning programs geared for children from pre-K to 6th grade.
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Wells Fargo Free First Thursdays
First Thursdays are free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Take advantage of free admission and explore The Museum of Flight's attractions.

Museum Highlights

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Space: Exploring the New Frontier
Land the lunar module on the Moon and join Apollo astronauts in an exploration of the Moon’s surface. Share the experiences of astronauts from the Pacific Northwest and climb inside a full size replica of the International Space Station’s Destiny Research Laboratory.
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The Berlin Airlift—A Legacy of Friendship

In June of 1948, when Berlin was occupied by forces from the main former World War II Allied nations, the Soviet Union declared a blockade of all the ground transport in and out of Berlin.
Opens January 10.

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Spirit of Flight Photography Exhibition

We invite your entries for a special juried photography exhibition to be displayed in our gallery next Spring!

Send your entry by December 31th.

What's Happening?

Pappy Boyington Field: A Documentary Film by Kevin Gonzalez
January 10, 2009
2:00 pm in the Allen Theater
“Pappy Boyington Field – A Campaign to Honor a Hero” is a chronicle of the community events surrounding the controversy to change the local airport name to “Coeur d’Alene Airport/Pappy Boyington Field."
American Fighter Aces: Panel Discussion
January 17, 2009
The Museum of Flight, home of the American Fighter Aces Association, is proud to sponsor a panel of men who flew and fought in the skies over war-time Europe. 
International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Dr. Don Brownlee and the Stardust Mission
January 24, 2009

2:00 pm in the Allen Theater

On Jan. 2, 2004, the Stardust spacecraft flew through the coma of Comet Wild 2 and collected bits of dust from the comet. Stardust Principal Investigator Don Brownlee will share the details of this exciting mission and what it has shown us about the formation of our Solar System.

The Candy Bombers: Lecture and Book Signing by Andrei Cherny
January 31, 2009

2:00 pm in the Allen Theater

In conjunction with the Berlin Airlift Exhibit, author Andrei Cherny will talk about his book and will sign copies afterward in the Lobby.