Museum of Flight
Seattle, WA 98108-4046
Phone: (206) 764-5700
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User Reviews for Museum of Flight
05/05/2008 Posted by berg9201
I don't think this museum is very everyone. It's pretty small. The main room has many planes on the floor and hanging from the ceiling. Supposedly they have planes outside that you can visit. There's also another room filled with history of flight. However, I personally don't care much about aviation so I found it a bit boring.
Pros: have special exhibitions, good for rainy days
Cons: boring unless you love airplanes
11/21/2006 Posted by kee22
The Museum of Flight is a good museum..but, it's kind of small. The exibits are pretty interesting. I especially liked seeing the old Air Force One. Overall, it is a good cultural experience.
Pros: Interesting, can see an Air Force One
Cons: small museum
07/08/2006 Posted by kato_hawaii
All flight museums have airplanes of course. The Seattle Museum of Flight also has loads of artifacts from space: Moon rock, lunar landers, and soon they'll be getting a Space Shuttle. The Great Gallery contains a history of aviation: from gliders to the Wright Brothers' first airplane to The Blackbird to the Dark Star and Aerosonde. Be sure to take a tour with a docent. Their docents are always interesting and sometimes hilarious. And every time I take a tour there, I learn more about history and aviation. Across the street, they have the original Air Force One Jet (check out the "cutting edge" 1960's on-board computer!) and the 747 prototype, along with The Concorde. Guests can tour Air Force One and Concorde. My favorite place at the Museum is the Personal Courage Wing. It's set up so you can give yourself a tour; although, if you can persuade a docent to take you there, all the better. WWI is upstairs, and they have the first (and only) purpose-built fighter plane. It's nearly 100 years old. They have a Sopwith Camel, along with other Sopwith planes, and a number of French and German airplanes from that era. Even a replica of the Red Baron's Drei-decker and Albatross. The WWII area is on the main floor. P-38, P-40, Spitfire, Corsair, Nakajima, and a Russian YAK are just the beginning. Don't miss this when you are in the Pacific North West! An unforgettable experience! You'll be back!
Pros: The docents are the best!
Cons: Crowded on holidays
05/09/2006 Posted by dndesign
I have visited the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. and, while that museum is much bigger, I think The Museum of Flight is a better experience. The Great Gallery has something like 30 airplanes (from the Wright Flyer to Blackbird Spyplane) all hung and flying in formation in a beautiful glass and steel building. The Personal Courage Wing pays tribute to the men AND WOMEN who flew in WWI and WWII and the aircraft that supported them. Amazing displays and interactive features. The outdoor airpark has the original Air Force One and a real supersonic Concorde as well. So great. There are also many flight simulators to try, and movies to watch. If you go to Seattle, don't miss The Museum of Flight!
Pros: Free parking, exhibits, docents
Cons: Not downtown
