The Museum of Flight |
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9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108(206) 764-5720 |
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Holding an extensive collection of aerospace and aviation artifacts, The Museum of Flight features an amazing array of historical and modern aircraft, along with fascinating exhibits about the history of space travel. Visitors can board the British Airways Concorde plane, see authentic and replica pieces from various spacefaring nations and walk around and underneath more than three dozen modern aircraft. Interactive activities at the museum include rides aboard the 13-person 4D-X flight simulator and the a round on space shuttle simulator, where the goal is to successfully connect with the Hubble Space Telescope. Located at the King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, the museum is close to the small but fascinating Museum of Communications, which explores the history of the telephone.
Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults $14; Youth (5-17) $7.50; Children 4 and under are free. Simulator prices vary, check website for details.
Hotels
Days Inn Seattle South Tukwila, 2.6 miles from The Museum of Flight Ramada Limited Tukwila/SeaTac, 2.8 miles from The Museum of Flight
