Event Template 1
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, July 6, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, August 31, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Event included with Museum admission.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Meet Hiller Aviation Museum staff and build an aviation-themed project online in a special Virtual Invention Lab session!
Starting December 1, Virtual Invention Lab meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM.
Each session runs 30-35 minutes and includes an introduction, hands-on activity, and exploration of an aircraft or aircraft replica in the Hiller Aviation Museum.
Presented live via Zoom from the Invention Lab studio! No pre-registration required, just drop in!
Virtual Invention Lab topics Fall 2020
- Dream of Flight Tour (December 1-3)
- Tower Engineers (December 8-10)
- Cloud Identification (December 15-17)
- Holiday Flight (December 22 & 29)
No Virtual Invention Lab November 26, December 24 or December 31.
Free of charge!
Sponsored by the SAGA Foundation
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s Virtual Invention Lab is presented through the generous support of the SAGA Foundation.
Current Activity
December 1-3
Dream of Flight Tour
Take a virtual adventure through the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Gallery and visit four different aircraft with special connections to the world of flight! This 30-minute journey includes stops at the Curtiss Pusher, Fokker Dr. I, Grumman Albatross and Boeing 737.
30-minute virtual tour begins at 2 PM. Question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 PM..
Supply List – Dream of Flight Tour
- No Materials Necessary!
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
December 8-10
Tower Engineers
Discover the Engineering Design Process while designing and building a tower made from dry spaghetti noodles, then inspect the rotating beacon once used to guide aircraft to San Francisco International Airport! 30-minute craft activity begins at 2 PM. Exhibit exploration and question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 PM.
Supply List – Tower Engineers
- Spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
- Scissors
- Tape
Plastic or paper drinking straws or 8.5″ x 11″ sheets of scrap paper may be used instead of spaghetti.
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
747 Santa!
Members Only Outdoor Event
Saturday, December 5
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Museum Members, come join us for a merry non-contact visit with Santa Claus Saturday Dec. 5 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Santa has turned in his sleigh (and helicopter) for a luxury Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet. Santa will stand at the door of the plane and listen to the children’s Christmas wishes. Then he will slide a candy cane down his custom made candy cane dispenser for each good boy and girl. Make sure the kids bring their Christmas list and leave it for Santa.
This is an outdoor, Members-only event. The Hiller Aviation Museum Gift Shop, outdoor areas and bathrooms will be open, but the Gallery will be closed to the general public. State health rules applicable to outdoor museum operations will apply and visitors ages 3 and up must wear face coverings. Non-Members may join the event by purchasing a Hiller Aviation Museum Membership – enjoy Membership benefits for all of 2021!
If you would like to become a Museum Member please click here
Santa is FREE with your Hiller Aviation Museum Membership.
Happy Holidays!
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Meet Hiller Aviation Museum staff and build an aviation-themed project online in a special Virtual Invention Lab session!
Starting December 1, Virtual Invention Lab meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM.
Each session runs 30-35 minutes and includes an introduction, hands-on activity, and exploration of an aircraft or aircraft replica in the Hiller Aviation Museum.
Presented live via Zoom from the Invention Lab studio! No pre-registration required, just drop in!
Virtual Invention Lab topics Fall 2020
- Dream of Flight Tour (December 1-3)
- Tower Engineers (December 8-10)
- Cloud Identification (December 15-17)
- Holiday Flight (December 22 & 29)
No Virtual Invention Lab November 26, December 24 or December 31.
Free of charge!
Sponsored by the SAGA Foundation
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s Virtual Invention Lab is presented through the generous support of the SAGA Foundation.
Current Activity
December 1-3
Dream of Flight Tour
Take a virtual adventure through the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Gallery and visit four different aircraft with special connections to the world of flight! This 30-minute journey includes stops at the Curtiss Pusher, Fokker Dr. I, Grumman Albatross and Boeing 737.
30-minute virtual tour begins at 2 PM. Question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 PM..
Supply List – Dream of Flight Tour
- No Materials Necessary!
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
December 8-10
Tower Engineers
Discover the Engineering Design Process while designing and building a tower made from dry spaghetti noodles, then inspect the rotating beacon once used to guide aircraft to San Francisco International Airport! 30-minute craft activity begins at 2 PM. Exhibit exploration and question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 PM.
Supply List – Tower Engineers
- Spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
- Scissors
- Tape
Plastic or paper drinking straws or 8.5″ x 11″ sheets of scrap paper may be used instead of spaghetti.
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
