The Museum of Flight

Seattle has made its mark on land as a thriving metropolis of the Pacific Northwest and a name for itself on the sea as a major port city. However, it is in the air that the city of Seattle truly soars. The Emerald City has long been home to Boeing and prides itself on a history of innovation in aviation that has transformed the field in the past several decades. Visitors to Seattle who are looking for an immersive experience into the city’s incredible role in aviation will want to make time to visit The Museum of Flight.

Looking Upwards

Located at 9404 E. Marginal Way, Seattle’s Museum of Flight has earned the title as the largest nonprofit air and space museum on the planet that retains independent status. The museum was started in 1965 by the Pacific Northwest Aviation Historical Foundation. This group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts recognized the importance of saving, preserving and displaying artifacts from the aviation industry that showed progress and demonstrated the importance to the public. With this mission of education firmly in place, the museum was built on an old Boeing company site in 1983 and has remained there ever since.

What to Expect During a Visit

A trip to the Museum of Flight is an interactive, engaging and insightful experience. A combination of over 175 aircraft, including spacecraft are on display for visitors to explore. Beyond this, thousands of artifacts are on display including photographs, specialized exhibits and a library dedicated to information relevant to the field and history of aviation. When you visit, you’ll have a chance to wander the aviation pavilion for an up-close look at planes that have graced the skies through history.

If you’re in the mood for an even more engaging experience, hop in the pilot flight simulator and see what it takes to maneuver aircraft on your own. A Museum of Flight visit also highlights the wonder of the cosmos and provides guests with a chance to experience space with a showing at the on-site 3D movie theater. Shuttle training tours let guests step into a space shuttle pod and get a sense for what it might feel like to live above the atmosphere and among the stars. Whether you’re here to pursue a passion for aviation or are hoping for some insight into the world of astronomy, there’s something for every enthusiast that looks to the sky for motivation at the Museum of Flight.

Museum Of Flight

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