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The Museum of Flight — Seattle, Washington

The Museum of Flight

Photo: Prashkan90, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The historic red Boeing Red Barn building on the museum campus, with the glass gallery behind.

The Museum of Flight in Seattle: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult (18+) $29; Senior (65+) $25; Youth (5–17) $21; Child (0–4) FREE (tax included, official).

Address9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108
HoursDaily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Aviation Pavilion aircraft 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026)
PricesAdult (18+) $29; Senior (65+) $25; Youth (5–17) $21; Child (0–4) FREE (tax included, official)
Price notesOfficial prices, tax included. FREE admission 5:00–9:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month (official). Discounted return visits within 7 days ($12 adult / $10 senior / $10 youth).
Age notesFrom official pricing tiers: Child 0–4 free, Youth 5–17, Adult 18+.
BookingWalk-up admission; tickets also sold online on the official site.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no wheelchair/stroller/sensory statement was captured on the official pages reviewed, so no access attributes are claimed.
ParkingFree on-site parking at the museum (confirm on official site).
Hours in detailOpen daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Aviation Pavilion aircraft hours 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026). Free admission 5–9 p.m. on first Thursday of every month.
Tickets & bookingTickets are sold online via the museum's ticket site (tickets.museumofflight.org, linked from the Plan Your Visit page). Group visits of 10 or more are offered. Hours and closures in hoursDetail were re-verified verbatim on museumofflight.org/visit on 2026-11-05.
ParkingAll parking is FREE. Lots next to museum entries on east and west sides of East Marginal Way; main East Campus lot 389 free spaces including many ADA spaces, West Campus lot 167 free spaces including ADA. Six EV charging stations on north side of main lot, $0.29/kWh via Blink app, max 3 hours, public access 5 a.m.–8 p.m. No overnight parking without Security approval; oversized vehicles over 19 ft in designated areas only (contact Security 206-920-9770).
AccessibilityDedicated Accessibility page: museum is fully ADA-compliant, all exhibits, galleries and restrooms fully wheelchair-accessible. Courtesy wheelchairs free, first-come first-served, reservations not available, via Visitor Services. Free admission for any caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability. Tours for blind/low-vision guests with specially trained docents (touch models and real aircraft) require advance scheduling. Tour guides can adjust tours near benches, assist with wheelchair, speak slowly/clearly facing guest for lip reading; voice amplifiers available. Contact access@museumofflight.org / 206-764-5720. Service animals necessary for persons with disabilities permitted; other pets prohibited inside.
Sensory notesSensory Days: free program for adults and families of children/teens/young adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory processing and other cognitive disabilities; pre-registered guests visit off-hours (before opening or after closing) with adjusted light and sound, self-guided. Next listed date Sun Dec 20, 2026, 8–10 a.m., free with pre-registration required; 2027 dates quarterly in March, June, September, December (TBD). Social Narrative available for guests on autism spectrum. Sensory Map published.
Family facilitiesWhile You're Here page lists food & drink options, family exploration guides, accessibility services and luggage storage among on-site amenities (detail beyond existence not captured).

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