The Museum of Flight in Seattle is the largest private air and space museum in the world. Home to over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, the museum chronicles the entire history of powered flight — from the Wright brothers' earliest experiments to the Space Age and beyond.
Highlights include a full-size Air Force One, the first presidential jet, a retired British Airways Concorde, and an extensive WWII collection. The museum sits on Boeing Field, where aviation history continues to be made every day.
Virtual Tour Links
✈️ Museum of Flight on Google Arts & Culture
Explore curated online exhibits, cockpit close-ups, and high-resolution images of iconic aircraft from every era of aviation.
Explore the Collection →Key Areas to Explore
- Great Gallery — A dramatic six-story glass hall with over 40 aircraft suspended in flight, from biplanes to jet fighters.
- Space Gallery — Full-scale spacecraft, lunar modules, and artifacts from NASA missions including the Apollo program.
- Personal Courage Wing — A world-class collection of WWI and WWII fighter aircraft with immersive combat narratives.
- Air Force One — Walk through the first presidential jet, used by Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
- Concorde — Explore the interior of a retired British Airways Concorde supersonic airliner.
Quick Facts
- Largest private air & space museum — Over 175 aircraft and spacecraft on display
- Founded 1965 — Originally in a Red Barn that was Boeing's first factory
- Located on Boeing Field — An active airport where test flights still occur
- Space Shuttle Trainer — Full-scale NASA crew trainer on permanent exhibit
💡 Pro Tip
Look for the SR-71 Blackbird in the Great Gallery — it still holds the world speed record for a manned air-breathing aircraft at Mach 3.3, set in 1976.
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Gear for Virtual Travel
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset
Get up close with aircraft cockpits and spacecraft in immersive VR.
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"Skunk Works" by Ben Rich
The inside story of Lockheed's legendary secret aircraft development program.