In addition to changing temporary exhibits the Museum of Flight showcases its collection of more than 150 historic air and spacecraft and related artifacts in unique and inspiring exhibits. There is something for everyone to experience in these dynamic displays presenting events that have carried us from Kitty Hawk to the Moon.
Featured Exhibits
Aces of the 56th Fighter Group of WWII
The Museum is the home of the American Fighter Aces Association and holds their collections and archives. This special temporary exhibit draws from items currently not on display and features photos and other materials from Maj. James C. Stewart that he collected during World WarII.
Open now.
Apollo 11: An Artist’s Perspective
As part of the 40th anniversary celebration of humankind’s first steps on the Moon, the Museum of Flight brings to Seattle the exhibit Apollo 11: An Artist’s Perspective - Original Sketches from NASA Artist Paul Calle.
Now open.
International Year of Astronomy 2009
In celebration of The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), The Museum of Flight will feature public programs and new exhibits each month about notable people and topics on the subject of astronomy.
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.
The Montgolfier Brothers' Balloon
See the newest addition to the Museum's lobby—a 1/10 scale of the balloon that carried humans aloft in the first free flight on November 21, 1783.
The Museum of Flight Tower at Boeing Field
Visit our newest and exciting permanent exhibit on the principles of flight and air traffic control.
World War II Fighters
Follow the consequences of World War I through history’s greatest conflict. Ten fighter aircraft representing all the major combatants serve as guideposts for your exploration of interactive exhibits on the men and women who designed built and flew these planes in every theater of the war.