





Children's Museums
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
📍 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
About Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
World's largest airplane & a water park. Home to several historic aircraft, including the world's largest, plus a water park & 3D theater. Home to the Spruce Goose (HK-1), the world's largest airplane by wingspan, an ASME Landmark #219 designed by Howard Hughes. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,914 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviation & Space Museum
- Recognition
- One of the 10 Best Aviation Museums in the U.S. (Travel+Leisure)
- Hours
- Daily 9am–5pm
- Interactive Experiences
- Flight simulator rides, guided tours
- Memberships
- Available
💡 Did You Know?
- Home to the Spruce Goose (HK-1), the world's largest airplane by wingspan, an ASME Landmark #219 designed by Howard Hughes
- Features an SR-71 Blackbird among its aircraft collection, one of the fastest manned aircraft ever built
- Operates three separate museum buildings with distinct purposes, including dedicated space exhibits, aviation history, and a helicopter vertical flight wing
- Houses rare cutaway aircraft models in an upstairs conference room that are uncommon in the aviation museum community
- Actively conducts on-site aircraft restoration projects that visitors can observe in progress
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early to beat the heat during warm weather, and plan to spend at least half a day exploring—the museum is massive with three separate buildings (plane building, space building, and helicopter wing), each with distinct exhibits worth seeing
- Don't miss the rare cutaway aircraft models located upstairs in the conference room—these are hidden gems that showcase detailed internal mechanics and are rarely seen in other aviation museums
- Take advantage of knowledgeable volunteers stationed throughout the museum; they are passionate about aviation history and can provide detailed backstories about specific aircraft models and share insider knowledge
- If visiting in late August, time your visit to potentially see the USAF Thunderbirds practicing nearby, and check out the retired Evergreen Airlines 747 displayed outdoors
- The museum is well-organized with plenty of space to navigate and interactive exhibits inside aircraft cockpits; it's excellent for all ages and family visits, though the sheer size means comfortable walking shoes are essential
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