Helicopter Day

Helicopter Day

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

Each Helicopter Adventure starts with an introduction to the development of rotary-wing aircraft and explanation of the parts of the helicopter using a real Scorpion aircraft.

Helicopter Day

Helicopter Day

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

Each Helicopter Adventure starts with an introduction to the development of rotary-wing aircraft and explanation of the parts of the helicopter using a real Scorpion aircraft.

HEXAGON Spies in the Sky

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

During the Cold War, the US evolved reconnaissance technology, resulting in today’s real-time video capabilities. Initially, film was used in satellites to monitor treaty compliance and intelligence gathering of the Soviet Union and other “denied areas.

Members-only Aviation Party

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

Members-only Aviation Party: High Flying Family Fun. Starlab! Helicopters! Bounce House! Free Ice Cream!

Solar Eclipse

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

The Hiller Aviation Museum is open on Monday, April 8th to host public viewing of the solar eclipse! Solar eclipses occur when Earth’s Moon appears to pass in front of the Sun, blocking part or all of its light.

The Ones Who Got Away

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

During World War II, the intrepid airmen of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the USAAF took the war into the heart of Hitler’s Third Reich. 50,000 of these airmen were shot down. 3,000 escaped death and evaded capture. These are the stories of the ones who got away!

Bubble Wonder

Bubble Bonanza

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.

ILLUMINATION: Navigation by Light

Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, United States

From the earliest travelers to the first man on the moon, we humans depend on light for safety and comfort.  Sailors and pilots use light in intricate ways to navigate and communicate with each other, and those far away