Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-09-05 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-06 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-12 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-19 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-20 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
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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Paint-A-Plane
2026-09-06 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 August 2, 2026Sunday September 6, 2026Sunday October 24, 2026

Paint-a-Plane Cessna Cardinal**
Jump House**
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!

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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 10-5
2026-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 and 11 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, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Hops and Props
2026-09-12 12:00 - 16:00
Hops and Props at the Hiller Aviation Museum

Hops and Props
Saturday, September 12th, 202612 PM – 4 PM
No admission charge to attend the event

What could be better than microbrew beer, live music and cool airplanes under the warm September sky? The Hiller Aviation Museum presents Hops & Props Beer Fest.

Beer by Devil’s Canyon
Selection:

The Lightest One We have
Peach Candy Sour Ale
Spare the Air Hazy IPA
Fluent in Sarcasm Double West Coast IPA
Festbier
Non Alcoholic Root Beer

Beer: $11 a pour
Commemorative Mason Jar (optional): $5
Wine: $14 a glass. (Free Helifest glasses included)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Rose’
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

* Beer and wine selection subject to change.

FREE EVENT ADMISSION
Museum Gallery admission can be purchased separately but is not required to attend Hops & Props

What are my parking options?The museum has FREE parking. Please designate a driver.
Best option: Uber or Lyft

Band:

12 PM – 4 PM
The Montgomery & Friends Band
Fun times and fun music! Hits from Classic Pop & Southern Rock, to Funky Soul & Rock n Roll!
www.montgomerycoe.com

​Gold Rush Eatery is bringing some truly great eats to the streets of San Jose, and once you’ve found this food truck, it’ll be like striking gold. Elevating the regular street food fare to gourmet deliciousness, you’ve never had anything quite like the stuff they’ve got on board. Just what’s cookin’ at Gold Rush Eatery? Those all American classics that satisfy your hunger and your cravings in one fell swoop. Get their signature Gold Rush burger outfitted with cheddar cheese and their secret miner sauce, or pig out on their Montana burger topped with bleu cheese, bacon and buttermilk sauce. Or, if you’ve got a beef with beef, Gold Rush Eatery’s got BLT’s, chicken sandwiches, fried ravioli and even loaded tots to sink your teeth into. And honestly too much else to list out here. You’ll just have to find ’em yourself. So do that, find Gold Rush Eatery in San Jose, or have ’em out to cater your next event. Trust us. It’s the golden standard as far as food trucks go.
MUST TRY

Fried Ravioli – these perfect pasta pillows are deep fried to golden brown perfection and filled with such goodness as Italian sausage and cheese with a side of marinara for the dipping

Museum Closed
2026-09-13 10:00 - 17:00
The Hiller Museum is closed today for a private event.

Scout Day
2026-09-20 10:00 - 17:00
Scout Day

The Hiller Aviation Museum provides complimentary admission to all BSA Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform on Scout Days! Visit the Museum’s collection of over 50 historic aircraft, discover flight with various interactive exhibits, and join the fun with hands-on explorations in the Invention Lab, Drone Plex, and Flight Sim Zone (additional fee applies for flight simulation). Explore historic airplanes and helicopters and learn more about the special programs offered at the Hiller Aviation Museum for BSA Scouts and Girl Scouts throughout the year.
No reservations are necessary, arrive in uniform for an exciting day of aviation discovery. Adult leaders in uniform or with Scout ID are also admitted at no charge. Standard admission fees apply for parents and siblings (no charge for Museum Members and children ages 0-4). Don’t miss the chance to join a high-flying adventure!

Scout Day Dates
Sunday September 20, 2026Sunday January 17, 2027Sunday May 2, 2027
No admission charge for Scouts in uniform!

Robot Roundup
2026-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
Robot Roundup

Introduce young learners to the exciting world of robotics through hands-on exploration and play!

Robot Roundup helps children develop fundamental STEM concepts, logical sequencing, and problem-solving skills using age-appropriate educational robots. As they guide robots, participants learn how to test ideas, think critically, and build persistence through trial and error. These engaging experiences provide an introduction to coding and computational thinking, turning abstract concepts into tangible, interactive learning adventures. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore, create, and discover!

Sunday August 16, 2026
Beebots

Sunday September 20, 2026
Dot & Dash

Sunday October 18, 2026
Vex 123

Sunday November 22, 2026
Ozobots

Sunday December 27, 2026
Bee Bots

Bee Bots Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching counting, sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, estimation, and just having fun!

Ozobots
An Ozobot is a tiny, pocket-sized smart robot designed to teach kids coding, logic, and STEAM skills through screen-free color codes and digital block programming. It uses optical sensors to follow physical lines, recognize colors, and respond to interactive commands.

Dot & Dash Dash and Dot are designed to teach children ages 6 to 11 the basics of computer programming, problem-solving, and robotics. Dash is a mobile, wheel-driven robot that navigates rooms, while Dot is a stationary smart "brain" packed with sensors.

VEX 123 The VEX 123 is a small, interactive, and programmable robot designed to teach computer science, logic, and problem-solving to young children. It features touch-based controls, screen-free coding cards, and full block-based software compatibility.

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Exotic Car Show
2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:00
Exotic Car Show

Come experience a world where speed, style, and precision meet. The Hiller Aviation Museum is hosting an Exotic Car Show featuring breathtaking rides from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, and more — plus a look at the sleek Cirrus Aircraft.
The show takes place in the museum’s Compass Rose, with stunning views of the airport runway as your backdrop. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, an aviation fan, or just love seeing incredible engineering in action, this event promises a fun, awe-inspiring afternoon of roaring engines, polished exteriors, and cutting-edge design.
The best part? Admission to the museum covers it all, so you can enjoy the cars, aircraft, and museum exhibits in one visit.
Proudly sponsored by: Lumexa Creative Media, Aero Fuel, The Crow Motorsport, Ana Car Crew Fam, and Hiller Aviation Museum.

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