Today’s Schedule 10-5
2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 12 more dates | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
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.

E-Waste Recycling
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
E-Waste Recycling & Shredding

The Golden State Hauling and Demolition truck will be under the big Hiller Aviation Museum sign.
Delete all sensitive data from devices before recycling. Please note that full-size appliances will not be accepted.
Shredding limited to 3 banker boxes per person. Shred service will close when the truck is full.
This is a free event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Peninsula Starlight, the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, Hiller Aviation Museum, and Jessica Govea, owner of Golden State Hauling and Demolition.

Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-04-18 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 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

Don't miss out on anything!
Get our weekly e-newsletter, "Hiller Happenings," delivered to your inbox with updates on our events and displays.

Get Updates

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Submit

You are subscribing to our weekly e-newsletter, "Hiller Happenings," delivered to your inbox with updates on our events and displays. Now you won’t miss out on any of our events.

Paint-A-Plane
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
Paint-A-Plane

Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Paint-A-Plane, Aircraft checkouts, cockpit exploration, glider and helicopter construction and more are just some of the activities available.

Paint-A-Plane Activities

Paint-A-Plane
March Through September
Sunday April 19, 2026Sunday May 10, 2026Sunday June 21, 2026Sunday July 19, 2026Sunday August 2, 2026

Paint-a-Plane Cessna Cardinal**
Jump House**
Scorpion Helicopter Checkout
Paper Helicopter Construction
Penguin Airplane Assembly
Open Cockpit Aircraft

**Weather Dependent

Halloween Paint-A-Plane
October
Saturday October 24, 2026Sunday October 25, 2026

Vertical Wind Tunnels & Ghosticopters
Special Spooky Crafts
Halloween-Themed Paint-a-Plane
Haunted Hangar Gallery Decorations
Jump House
And Much More!

Sponsored by

Get your tickets

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

Buy Tickets

Aviation Innovation Summit
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
Aviation Innovation Summit
Saturday April 25, 11 AM

The Aviation Innovation Summit is a student‑organized event hosted in collaboration with the Hiller Aviation Museum, taking place on April 25, 11:00 AM. This year’s summit brings together industry leaders from Ampaire and Reliable Robotics for a dynamic panel discussion focused on two of the most critical challenges facing general aviation today: sustainability and safety. In addition to sharing insights into cutting‑edge technologies, the panelists will reflect on their own career journeys—highlighting how curiosity, persistence, and personal growth have shaped their paths in aviation.
Ampaire is pioneering hybrid‑electric aircraft technology that reduces fuel consumption, emissions, and noise while making regional air travel more accessible and efficient. By retrofitting existing aircraft with electric propulsion systems, Ampaire is working toward a more sustainable future for aviation without requiring entirely new infrastructure. Reliable Robotics, meanwhile, is advancing autonomous flight systems designed to dramatically improve aviation safety by automating all phases of flight—from taxi to landing—while remaining fully compatible with existing airspace and aircraft. Together, these companies offer a powerful look at how innovation is transforming aviation today. The Aviation Innovation Summit aims to inspire curiosity about the rapidly evolving general aviation industry and encourage the next generation to pursue their interests, explore new technologies, and imagine their own futures in aviation.
Summit included with museum admission. Hiller Aviation Museum Members are free.

Helicopter Adventure
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00
Helicopter Adventure

Discover the world of vertical flight!
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. Then, participants build and fly their own paper helicopters and climb aboard the cockpit of the Scorpion for themselves!
Event is included with Museum admission.

Upcoming Dates
Sunday December 28, 2025Sunday February 1, 2026Sunday April 26, 2026

Get your tickets

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

Buy Tickets

Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series
2026-05-03 08:30 - 09:30
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take a moment for yourself and join us for Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series where good energy, connection, and the spirit of flight come together.
Expect uplifting experiences, meaningful moments, and a chance to recharge. Come as you are, bring a friend, and enjoy this journey with our community of wellness professionals guiding the way!
Proceeds will support our new Learning Center project and help future generations take flight.

Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Sound Bath Date: Sunday, May 3 8:30am – 9:45am
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Mat Pilates Date: Sunday, May 17 8am – 9am
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Sound Bath Date: Monday, May 25 6pm – 7pm
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Functional Movement & Breathwork Date: Saturday, May 30 8am – 9am
