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Press Releases
World Premiere Jet Exhibit Redefines the Legacy of War
The Museum of Flight’s major new exhibit for 2025 opens June 21 with the world premiere of The MiG-21 Project, South African artist Ralph Ziman’s 5-year, multidisciplinary project transforming a decommissioned Cold War era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into a stunning work of art, entirely covered in tens of millions of colorful glass beads.
Women Aerospace Pros Will Inspire Girls at Free Career Event March 15
SEATTLE, March 8, 2024—The Museum celebrates Women in Aviation Week with Women Fly, a free aerospace career event for middle and high school...
Weird, Wild, Wonderful “Yuri’s Night” Spaceflight Party Returns April 12
SEATTLE, Feb. 19, 2024—On April 12, the Yuri's Night world space party transforms the Museum into a 21+ intergalactic nightclub...
Tours of Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartments Begin Feb. 15
SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2024—On Feb. 15 the Museum will begin the world’s only exclusive crew compartment and cockpit tours of the NASA Space...
A Huge Miniature World at 2025 NorthWest Scale Modelers Show Feb. 15-16
SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2025— On Feb. 15-16 the historic aircraft in the Museum’s towering Great Gallery will frame the world’s largest...
Astronaut Nicole Stott Bridges the Worlds of Art and Space Jan. 25
SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2024—On Jan. 25, NASA astronaut and artist Nicole Stott hosts a screening and discussion about the award-winning film, Space...
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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.