Keep your curiosity soaring!

Connections offers exclusive engagement opportunities for participants in select Museum education programs, extending their journey into the exciting world of aviation and space. Through immersive experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and hands-on activities, Connections sparks curiosity, fuels inspiration, and helps students discover their interests and pathways toward post-secondary aerospace education and careers. 

It’s more than a visit — it’s where inspiration takes flight. 

Connections benefits include: 

  • Unlimited admission to The Museum of Flight for the student, plus one adult at no cost 
  • Monthly newsletter with program highlights, Museum updates, and exclusive Connections content 
  • Invitations to special events and immersive Museum experiences 
  • Access to a community of learners passionate about aerospace discovery and innovation 
  • Unlimited access to the Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center and career-focused learning resources 
  • Discounted Navigator-level Museum membership when the student turns 19 

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Join Connections...Your passport to discovery!

Students who participate in one of the Museum’s select educational programs* are invited to join Connections — a community designed to spark inspiration, foster learning, and open doors to new experiences.  

Qualifying programs include: 

*Each program is subject to space, availability, and enrollment requirements. Visit each program’s webpage for more information.

Once a student successfully completes one of our educational programs, the participant's caretaker will receive a Connections Enrollment email inviting them to either opt in or opt out of joining Connections. Once the enrollment form is submitted, the new enrollee will receive a Welcome Letter along with a Connections Boarding Pass.

How to Use Your Connections Boarding Pass

A Connections Boarding Pass is your student’s ticket to staying connected with The Museum of Flight! Anytime a Connections participant wants to visit the Museum, you’ll need to bring either a paper or digital copy of your Boarding Pass to receive complimentary admission to the Museum for you, plus one adult. 

If you’re unsure whether your student is already enrolled in Connections or can’t locate their Boarding Pass, we’re here to help! Email us at connections@museumofflight.org (Monday–Friday) with your student’s name. We’ll gladly check their status and resend the Boarding Pass if they’re still an active Connections participant. 

Note: These instructions are only for families with students participating in Connections. If you have questions about becoming a Museum Member or your current membership, please direct questions to the Membership Team at 206-764-5711 or membership@museumofflight.org. 

Plan Your Visit

  • The Museum is open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • We have FREE parking onsite, located next to the Museum entires on the east and west sides of East Marginal Way.
  • Bring your paper or digital Connections Boarding Pass to check-in at Admissions.
  • You can add-on to your visit with a simulator ride, a movie, or a Shuttle Trainer Tour.
  • We have a Café and a Museum Store.

When visiting, please use your best museum manners:

  • A chaperone must accompany children 14 and under throughout your visit.
  • For your safety, please walk, don't run.
  • Just like the planes you will see on display, the sound of your voice can travel far, so please use your inside voice during your visit.
  • To keep our Museum objects clean and safe, please do not bring food or drink into the galleries, touch the artifacts, or go past any of the rails or stanchions.

Connections Programming and Events

Connections participants are welcome to attend any Connections events or public Museum events. 

Connections participants are not eligible to attend Museum Member events, such as Coffee with the Curator, Cocktails with the Curator, Member Education Programs, Member Movies, and special Member previews. 

Connections Newsletter

Our newsletter – for Connections participants and families – is a gateway to all things inspiring at the Museum. From exciting updates on our educational programs to Connections Exclusives and what's happening at The Museum of Flight!  

View the most recent Connections Newsletter



Question about Connections? Please send an email to Connections@museumofflight.org or call 206-764-5736.