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Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
206-764-5720
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Ranked #2 of 189 attractions in Seattle
Type: Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to flight.    From the first primitive glider designed by the Wright... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children, Wheelchair access, Stairs / lift, Bathroom facilities
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Newcastle, Australia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Easy to negotiate, lots of history and we enjoyed the opportunity to get on board some of the retired aircraft such as the Concorde, Air Force 1 and the first 747 Jumbo

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This display of planes past and present is awe inspiring. Getting to walk through these as well or sit in a cockpit was definitely fun.

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Fremont, California
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

If you or someone you know has any interest in machines of flight (planes, space, etc) this is a must do stop on any trip to the Seattle area. Sitting just south of downtown Seattle (exit 158 off Hwy 5), at the Boeing airstrip is an amazing collection of fantastic machines of flight in mostly a well preserved state. Buildings... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great place to spend a day. The museum is huge, there are even a spaceships department. Volunteers are very very nice and helpful.

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See 2 more reviews by ALSVFE for Seattle
Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

As an old pilot and USAF vet I really enjoy aviation displays. This is a fantastic way to spend a afternoonor even a whole day.

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Seattle
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Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I find something new each time I visit the Museum of Flight. Most recently, they have opened a new building which houses the Shuttle Trainer, added in late 2012. This is the mockup of the space shuttle which was used to train all the flight crews. We toured the crew compartment and heard all about what life aboard the shuttle... More

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Puyallup, Washington
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26 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The museum has one of the few Air Force Ones on display, which you can walk through. A flight simulator, and currently a space shuttle. It is a great attraction for all ages.

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See 10 more reviews by goingmyway for Seattle
Marysville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I really enjoyed the visit to the Museum of Flight. Especially enjoyed the original Boeing Factory. Several hands-on exhibits are nice. However, the space shuttle simulator buidling was closed for a private function. They didn't mention that when we arrived and paid and gave no discount - very disappointing. But the rest of the museum was great.

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Seattle, WA
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I hadn't visited for many years and if seems as if the Museum has been completely overhauled. We didn't have more than a few hours, but this is a place you spend the entire day. We enjoyed the space shuttle simulator, the WWII aircraft displays and the original Boeing workshop. If you love flight, this is where you have to... More

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Orford, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The exhibits of all types of planes are exceptional. Many are set up to let visitors go inside. I would go back again because there are always new exhibits being added. Families are very welcome. The only thing I did not like was that we were not allowed to bring food in for our toddler grandson.

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