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.

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!

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

Pumpkin Drop

Pumpkin Drop

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

Join a special celebration of Halloween excitement as the Hiller Aviation Museum's witch drops her doomed pumpkin from a high flying helicopter! 

Pumpkin Drop

Pumpkin Drop

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

Join a special celebration of Halloween excitement as the Hiller Aviation Museum's witch drops her doomed pumpkin from a high flying helicopter! 

Paint-A-Plane

Kids’ Carnival

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

Join the excitement with special activities just for kids!  Paint the Cessna Cardinal, check out in an airplane or helicopter, and more!

Turkey Toss!

Turkey Toss!

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

In Commemoration of arguably the greatest sitcom episode ever aired on TV, the 1978 WKRP in Cincinnati “Turkeys Away” the Hiller Aviation Museum presents the Turkey Toss!

Santa Arrives by Helicopter

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

Move over Rudolph, Santa is arriving in his personal helicopter! Join us for Christmas Carols and Christmas wishes.

Noon Year’s Eve

Noon Year’s Eve – Sold Out

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

Kids and parents, come celebrate the New Year with music, activities, face painting and a countdown to THREE GIANT balloon drops at noon!