Bubble Bonanza
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
Bubble Bonanza

Discover a hands-on exploration of water, air, and the world of bubbles!
Bubble Bonanza harnesses the science of surface tension to create the most hands-on of all hands-on experiences - bubbles! Visit multiple outdoor stations and experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors.
Event is included with Museum admission

Upcoming Dates
Sunday May 3, 2026Sunday June 7, 2026Wednesday June 17, 2026Sunday June 28, 2026Wednesday June 22, 2026Wednesday August 5, 2026Sunday August 30, 2026

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This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door.

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Today's Schedule 9-5
2026-06-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00 and 10 more dates
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Today's Schedule 9-5:30
2026-06-19 09:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 17:30, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 17:30
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-06-20 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-21 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-28 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-04 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 10:30 - 15:00
Hiller Aviation Museum

Weekend events

From piloting a realistic flight simulator to building robotic drones, there are inspiring weekend activities at the museum to immerse yourself in the world of aviation. Special weekend activities are described below.

Exercise your imagination at the Imagination Playground! Create and build large structures using safe and easy-to-maneuver foam blocks. Perfect for young children.
Free with Museum admission.Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm

The Invention Lab uses tools of science to explore aviation, aerodynamics, engineering, assembly, and design. Perfect for children and adults.
Free with Museum admission.Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am – 3 pm

With expert help from one of our volunteer pilots, discover how airplanes move in three dimensions with your hands at the controls. Take a virtual flight across the Bay and see the world from the unique perspective of a pilot.
Pass Required.

$5 per Pass (in addition to museum admission).
Pass is free for Members.
Two people can fly on one Pass (pilot and co-pilot).
Each Pass is good for up to 30 minutes of flight time.
Obtain Passes at the Flight Sim Zone

Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am – 3 pm
Simulator Mission Schedule

Fly with an instructor in the FMX Flight Simulator. It's an FAA-approved full-motion flight simulator, typically seen only in flight schools and academies used in real-world flight training. The cockpit is fully functional, and the sensations of flight are amazing. This is the most realistic experience possible, short of flying a real airplane!
Pass Required.

$10 for a 10-minute flight (in addition to museum admission).
$8 for museum Members.
Purchase tickets at the Museum Gift Shop. Additional discounts are offered to Museum members at the Pilot, Barnstormer, and all Premium levels.

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am – 3 pm

Discover the fun and challenge of drone flight!. Observe drone demonstrations and see the remarkable capabilities of robotic aircraft.
Demonstrations are suitable for all ages.
Saturdays & Sundays 10:30 am – 3:00 pmPeriodic Drone Flight Demonstrations & Drone Flight Simulation

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Launch Into Liberty: Mission 250
2026-07-04 10:00 - 14:00
Members Only Event
Launch Into Liberty: Mission 250
Saturday July 4, 10am – 2pm

All Members are invited to report for a cosmic celebration in the courtyard on Saturday, July 4th from 10am – 2pm as we celebrate the holiday weekend! Celebrate Independence Day and 250 years of the United States with an afternoon of interplanetary family fun. Gather with fellow members in our courtyard to enjoy hands-on activities, games, complimentary sweet treats, and more!
Mission Objectives:
🚀 Space-themed bounce house☀️ Planetary suncatcher crafts🍧 Complimentary Sweet Treats🫧 Bubbles & Games🍋 Lemonade stand fundraiser supporting the Learning Center
Water Rocket Rally: 11am-12pm (public museum event)
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