- August 16, 2019
Aviation Engine Exhibit Opens Aug. 17
SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2019—A new exhibit at The Museum of Flight, This Way Up: Aircraft Engine Design, demonstrates the evolution and impact of aviation engine design over the past...
- August 8, 2019
Aug. 25 Special Screening of Film About the Artist Who Inspired the Space Race Generation
TUKWILA, Wash., Aug. 8, 2019—On Aug. 25 there will be a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film, Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future, with its director Douglass...
- August 6, 2019
Museum’s HangarFest 2019 Offers Big Party with Big Planes
SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2019—The Museum’s Aug. 24, 7-10 p.m. HangarFest is a big outdoor party surrounded by large classic airplanes under a towering three-acre roof. Centered in the...
- July 2, 2019
The Museum of Flight Welcomes Matthew R. Burchette as its New Senior Curator
SEATTLE, July 2, 2019—After an extensive two-year search, The Museum of Flight today announced that Matthew R. Burchette will assume the role of its Senior Curator effective Sept....
- June 26, 2019
July 4 Free 5 to 9 p.m. and Destination Moon Exhibit Only $10
TUKWILA, June 26, 2019—On July 4, Museum visitors can celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest American achievements—the first Moon landing—while the Museum is free...
- June 14, 2019
Space Expert Presents Children’s Book About Space Race
SEATTLE, June 14, 2019—On June 23, down-to-Earth space journalist and broadcaster Sarah Cruddas will talk about her new children's book The Space Race, which covers our journey to...
- May 28, 2019
Summer Celebrations of Moon Landing Topped with a Concert with ABC’s American Idol® Top 10 with Season 2 Winner Laine Hardy
TUKWILA, May 28, 2019—The Museum aims to be the world’s best destination to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with an extravagant three-day, July 19-21 weekend...
- May 16, 2019
Sunday May 19 Speaker Aims to Save the Moon Landing Sites
SEATTLE, May 16, 2019—Michelle Hanlon of For All Moonkind.org is working to ensure the six Apollo and other early lunar landing sites are recognized for their value and are...
- May 9, 2019
France Awards Legion of Honor to Three Washington State World War II Veterans at Museum May 10
SEATTLE, May 9, 2019—On May 10 the Museum will host a presentation ceremony for the French Legion of Honor medal to four Washington-resident World War II veterans. The recipients...
- May 7, 2019
Spaceflight Author’s Presentation Recalls Apollo 10 on May 18
SEATTLE, May 7, 2019—Fifty years ago this week, NASA’s Apollo 10 mission flew almost to the surface of the Moon as a “dress rehearsal” for Apollo 11’s landing a few months later....
- May 5, 2019
Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day May 12
SEATTLE, May 5, 2019—The Museum is celebrating all moms. Mothers accompanied by their kids (of any age) receive FREE general admission on Sunday, May 12! Activities include the...
- May 4, 2019
Northwest Filmmakers Screen Their Sci-Fi Movie May 11
On May 4 at 2:30 p.m. there will be special screening of the locally-produced sci-fi feature, Prospect. The film’s creators will attend an audience Q and A following the...