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

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!

I Flew Around the World

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

Young readers, aged 7-9, can join the inspiring, real-life journey of Zara who, at just 19 years old, broke records by embarking on a daring adventure!

Flying Football Fun Fest

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

Share the excitement of the Big Game with a helicopter football drop, Bot Bowl, drone demonstrations plus activities exploring the aerodynamics of football.

Air Racing Exhibit Grand Opening

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

Celebrate the grand opening of Air Racing at the Hiller Aviation Museum! This exciting new exhibit features displays from the Golden Age of Air Racing and the Reno Air Races. Join us for a thrilling journey through air racing history and witness the evolution of the world’s fastest motor sport.

Bay Area Garden Railroad

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

The Bay Area Garden Railroad Society's waist-high track features live steam locomotives. These railroad engines are designed to be run in anybody's backyard garden.

St. Patrick’s Celebration!

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

The Luck o' the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special aerial celebration in honor of St. Patrick himself!

Aviation Exploration Day

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

Are you a teenager with a passion for aviation? Do you dream of soaring through the skies as a commercial airline pilot, defending your country as a military pilot, or ensuring the safety of air travel as an air traffic controller? Join us for Aviation Exploration Day, where you can explore a variety of exciting aviation careers and meet professionals who can guide you on your journey!