Bubble Bonanza
2026-06-07 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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Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-06-06 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-31 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-24 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 15:00 | 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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Today’s Schedule 10-5
2026-06-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 and 8 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.

Glider Discovery
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
Glider Discovery

Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family event!
Learn the names of the different parts of the airplane, then join in the fun to help build a full-size Penguin airplane! Then, assemble a balsa wood glider and join a fun festival of flight outdoors in the museum's Courtyard. Each child receives a glider to take home!
Event is included with Museum admission.

Upcoming Dates
Sunday May 31, 2026

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Open Cockpit Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
Open Cockpit Day

Join us for a unique opportunity to gain a pilot's eye perspective on many of the Hiller Aviation Museum's aircraft. The McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Boeing 747 and Hiller H-12 cockpits are always open, but on Open Cockpit Days the doors and canopies of many additional aircraft in the Museum's collection swing open to allow visitors a special chance to sit inside and explore the controls and instruments needed to fly these aircraft.

Sit in the cockpits of some of the following aircraft:

Grumman HU-16 Albatross
Fokker Dr.1 Red Baron
Aero Commander 500U
Boeing 737-100
Boeing 747
Cessna 177 Cardinal
Aero L-39 Albatross
Bell 47D
Hiller FH-1100

Upcoming Dates
Saturday May 30, 2026

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Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series
2026-05-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
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.

Upcoming Events

Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Sound Bath with Laura Stroll SoundDate: Sunday, May 3, 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Mat Pilates with ever PilatesDate: Sunday, May 17, 8 am – 9 am
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Sound Bath with Carefol YogaDate: Monday, May 25, 6 pm – 7 pm
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series Functional Movement & Breathwork with Golden Gate ChiropracticDate: Saturday, May 30, 8am – 9am

Enjoy a complimentary tea station to help you relax and ease into a sense of calm.
Please bring a yoga mat to all events. For sound baths and breathwork, we welcome you to be comfortable; if you’d like, bring a pillow, blanket, water, and comfortable clothes. Chairs are provided for those who would prefer to sit.
Informed Consent: These practices are generally safe and offered as supportive wellness experiences. Some people may want to check with a healthcare provider before participating, especially if they have certain medical conditions or are pregnant. *Before participating in a sound bath for the first time, people with cardiac pacemakers, or who have had a recent concussion or whiplash, artificial heart valves, cardiac arrhythmias, stent or shunt, deep brain stimulation device, or epilepsy, especially sound-induced epilepsy, should consider consulting with their healthcare provider. Please listen to your body and participate at your own comfort level.

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Straw Rocket Workshop
2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
Straw Rocket Workshop

Explore the world of rocketry!
Each Air Rocket Blastoff features an introduction to rocketry and Newton's Third Law of Motion, including an exploration of a real JPL rocket on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum.
Following a demonstration, participants construct a high-performance straw rocket then launch it across the museum with a calibrated burst of air.
This event is included with Museum admission.

Upcoming DatesSunday May 24, 2026

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Water Rocket Rally
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:00
Water Rocket Rally

Upcoming Dates
Sunday May 17, 2026Sunday June 14, 2026Wednesday June 25, 2026Saturday July 4, 2026Sunday July 5, 2026Wednesday July 15, 2026Sunday August 9, 2026Sunday August 23, 2026

Discover the world of rockets!
Bring a recycled 1- or 2-liter soda bottle or purchase a new water rocket body in the Museum’s Gift Shop ($1.50/bottle) and join the rocket workshop! Use various common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high-performance rocket vehicle, then test fly it across the Museum’s Courtyard on a fountain of compressed air and water.
Participants must bring a clean, empty soda bottle (water bottles are not suitable for this activity), or may purchase one in the Museum’s Gift Shop on the day of the event.

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Scout Day
2026-05-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, United States
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 14, 2025Sunday, January 11, 2026Sunday, May 17, 2026
No admission charge for Scouts in uniform!
