Hiller Aviation Museum

Starlight Nights
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
Starlight Nights

Fall and winter evenings come alive at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Starlight Nights! The museum and gift shop remain open until 7 PM, with Starlab sky shows available inside and, weather permitting, telescopic observations of the Moon and planets of our solar system available outside. Experience San Carlos Airport at night and explore the heavens above with these special evening adventures.

Regular admission policies in effect for Starlight Nights events – no admission charge for Members.

Upcoming DatesFriday December 26, 2025Friday February 20, 2026

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Today's Schedule 10-7
2026-02-20 10:00 - 19:00
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open today from 10 AM to 7 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Today’s Schedule 10-5
2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 and 8 more dates
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Virtual Reality
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
Virtual Reality Experience

Upcoming Dates
Sunday January 25, 2026Sunday February 15, 2026Sunday March 29, 2026

Experience immersive virtual reality adventures!
From stepping inside a rainforest to walking among dinosaurs, flying in a hot air balloon or exploring the solar system, immerse yourself in a 360 experience using ClassVR headset.

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Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-02-15 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-08 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-07 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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Kids' Night Out
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00
Kids Night Out at Hiller Aviation Museum

Students ages 5-10 join for a fun night of age-appropriate craft, games, museum exploration, flight simulators, and a movie to wind down the night. Pizza dinner included.

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Spaces limited. Advance registration required

Upcoming Kids Night Out Dates

Valentine's Night
5 PM – 9 PM

Saturday, February 14, 2026

$75 Regular / $68 Member

Register for 2/14

About Kids Night Out

Check in by 6 PM. Checkout after 8 PM. In between, students will be busy at play in the Museum!
Kids’ Night Out – Schedule of Events
5pm – 6pm: Gallery Exploration & Dinner in the Museum (dinner served starting at 5:30 PM–optional, bring your own meal/snacks)6pm – 7:15pm: Choice Exploration/Activity time including Crafts, Flight Simulators, Open Cockpit, Kids Area Exploration, and more!7:15pm – 9pm: Wind the evening down with a movie as they wait for the arrival of their guardians. Additional crafts, games, and exploration will be offered as well.
Schedule of events subject to change based on factors including # of students, actual student arrival time, student interest, etc.

All participants must be fully potty-trained and able to use our restroom independently.

Exciting Activities at Kids Night Out

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the airport where kids can enjoy a variety of engaging activities in a safe and secure environment.

Crafts

Open Cockpit

Flight Simulators

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Movie

Common Questions About Kids Night Out

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our event.

How do I register my child for the event?
Registration must be completed online.
Members at the Family level or higher qualify for a member discounted rate.

What age group is Kids Night Out suitable for?
The event is designed for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
All participants must be fully potty-trained and able to use our restroom independently.

Are meals provided during the event?
Pizza and water/juice will be provided. Participants may bring their own dinner and snacks, if desired.

What should my child bring to the event?

Pizza and water/juice will be provided.

Participants may bring their own dinner and snacks, if desired. Food should be self-contained and ready to eat. Hiller does not provide access to refrigeration or microwaves.

Medication/Inhalers/Epi-Pens, labeled and with instructions, if applicable

Can be kept with the instructor (recommended) or with the participant.

What is the cancellation policy?
This program is non-refundable, non-transferable.

Starlab
2026-02-14 13:30 - 15:00
Starlab Planetarium

Special 30-Minute Star Shows
For Adults and Children Ages 5 and Up

Upcoming Dates
Saturday, December 20, 20251:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Saturday, January 17, 20261:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 20261:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Saturday, March 21, 20261:30 PM, 2:30 PM

Enter the amazing dome of a Starlab planetarium and see the glittering stars of the night sky projected overhead. Discover the brightest constellations visible each night and the stars used by pilots, sailors and others to navigate across vast and featureless oceans.

Children ages 5 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult at any presentation time. Children ages 3-5 may attend with one accompanying adult required for each child. Children age 2 and under are not recommended. Participants must be able to crawl through a short tunnel with reduced lighting to access the inside of the Starlab dome and remain seated throughout the 30-minute presentation.

Space for each presentation is limited, and a separate Starlab ticket ($5 per person, $4 Members) is required for each participant in addition to Museum admission. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum Gift Shop on the day of the program.

Hearts and Hangars
2026-02-13 15:00 - 19:00
Members Only: Hearts and Hangars
Join us as love takes flight!
Friday, Feb 13th3 PM – 7 PM
Cupid’s touched down for a members-only evening in the hangar! Join us for aviation-inspired Valentine crafts, enjoy sweet chocolate treats, explore the museum during extended hours, and enter a raffle for a special prize!
Whether you fly in for a quick creative pit stop or make it a full hangar night, you’ll leave with keepsakes, smiles, and plenty of Valentine spirit. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in the hangar!
Non a member? Join today to experience the excitement of Hiller Aviation Museum programs and events all year long!

Flying Football Fun Fest
2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday, February 8 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The event included with Museum admission.

Join the excitement of the big game as the Hiller Aviation Museum explores the combination of football and flight in a family-friendly extravaganza! Have fun at the Bot Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum's own robotic stadium! Fly a drone through football uprights, and explore gridiron aerodynamics while folding, flicking and flying a paper football!
Outdoors the adventure continues with a fun bouncy obstacle course and football-inspired training parachutes. Then, at twelve noon, make a play to see a real helicopter drop hundreds of fun foam footballs!
Wear your favorite team jersey and get a prize!
Come "Tailgate" party in our courtyard. Hot dogs and pizza will be available for purchase.

Schedule of Events:

Bot Bowl 10-12 pm
Inflatable Obstacle Course 10 am - 11:45 am
Parachute Training Run
Drone Plex 11 am - 3 pm
Helicopter Football Drop 12 pm
Invention Lab Football Flicking 10:00-12 pm

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Bot Bowl
2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Bot Bowl

Join the Robo Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s own robotic stadium!

Upcoming Dates
Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Museum Closes 4:30 PM
2026-02-04 16:30 - 17:00
The Hiller Museum closes today at 4:30 PM for a private event.

Today's Schedule 10 - 4:30
2026-02-04 10:00 - 16:30
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.
