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Museum · Seattle, Washington State
The Museum of Flight
Air and space museum at Boeing Field, south of Seattle, with more than 150 aircraft, the red barn where Boeing began, a Concorde, the first American presidential jet and a space shuttle simulator.
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About The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is at the far south end of King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, between Seattle and Tukwila. It began in 1965 with a group of volunteers who restored a 1929 Boeing 80A, and today presents itself as the largest private air and space museum in the world, with more than 150 aircraft.
In the Great Gallery, a six-story glass hall, dozens of planes hang from the ceiling or sit on the floor, from vintage gliders to fighter jets. The Red Barn, the wooden barn from 1909 where Boeing assembled its first airplanes, was moved to the museum grounds and tells the story of the region’s early aerospace industry.
Across the street, the Aviation Pavilion, a large covered pavilion, houses passenger and military aircraft. Among them are a British Airways Concorde and SAM 970, the first U.S. presidential jet, used from 1959 to 1996, which can be toured inside.
The space gallery features the full-fuselage simulator used to train Space Shuttle astronauts, with separate paid guided interior tours, as well as artifacts from the Apollo missions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for the main galleries and the Aviation Pavilion; aviation enthusiasts can easily spend a full day.
Best time
Any time of year, since most of the collection is indoors. On weekdays outside school holidays there are fewer tour groups. From the outdoor area you can watch takeoffs and landings at Boeing Field.
How to get there
About 15 km south of downtown Seattle via East Marginal Way. There are city buses from downtown and on-site parking. Admission is paid; check the current fee schedule.
Tip
Cross the pedestrian bridge to the Aviation Pavilion: that’s where the Concorde and the presidential jet are, which many visitors miss for lack of time.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about The Museum of Flight
Where is the Museum of Flight in Seattle?
At Boeing Field, about 15 km south of downtown, between Seattle and Tukwila.
Which aircraft are at the Museum of Flight?
More than 150 aircraft, including a Concorde, the first American presidential jet, and a Space Shuttle simulator, plus the barn where Boeing began.
How many hours should you allow for the Museum of Flight?
At least half a day for the Great Gallery, the Red Barn, the space gallery and the Aviation Pavilion.