The Museum of Flight

About The Museum of Flight

Exhibits with airplanes & space vehicles. Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits. The Red Barn is the oldest manufacturing building in America and is part of the museum's exhibits. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,026 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Plan for 6+ hours to fully explore the museum. Reviewers noted that even with 3 hours, they had to rush through exhibits and missed content. Start early in your visit to avoid feeling pressured.
• 💡Wear comfortable shoes and bring reading glasses. The museum requires extensive walking through spacious exhibits, and exhibit text is often small. These two items will significantly improve your comfort and ability to read detailed information.
• 💡Book a guided tour, especially of the WWI exhibits. Reviewers highlighted that expert guides provided deep historical knowledge and context that greatly enhanced their understanding of aviation development.
• 💬Be aware that accessing walk-through aircraft requires climbing steep metal stairs—there is no alternative access method. Plan accordingly if you have mobility limitations or young children.
• 💡Check the website before visiting to see current special events and model exhibitions. The museum regularly hosts rotating exhibitions that add value to your visit.