Scout Day
2026-05-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Astronaut Cagle - Postponed
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00
Astronaut General, Dr. Yvonne Cagle
Presentation
Saturday May 16. 11 AM – *Postponed*

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. Dr. Cagle’s presentation has been postponed to a later undetermined date.
Prepare to be inspired!
Dr. Yvonne Cagle, MD, PhD, is a NASA Astronaut, aerospace physician, Brigadier General in the California State Guard USAF Retired, senior flight surgeon, and biotech inventor whose career has helped shape the future of human spaceflight and global health. Her work bridges science, medicine, the military, and space exploration with a rare depth of experience and vision.
As an aerospace professor, Astronaut Cagle has educated and mentored students across an impressive spectrum of institutions, including Stanford University, the University of California system, Fordham University, multiple HBCUs, and UTMB Medical School. Her influence reaches across generations of scientists, physicians, and innovators.
Her lifelong impact has been honored on the world stage, with dedicated exhibits celebrating her achievements at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. In 2024, she received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Medal, recognizing her monumental contributions and unwavering service to advancing global health and expanding the frontiers of human spaceflight.
This presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a trailblazer whose work continues to inspire bold exploration and meaningful progress here on Earth and beyond.

Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, FMX Flight Simulator
2026-05-16 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 10:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-03 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

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Today’s Schedule 10-5
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 and 9 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.

Paint-A-Plane
2026-05-10 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!

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Starlab
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:00
Starlab Planetarium

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

Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 9, 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.

Today’s Schedule 10-4
2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:00
The Hiller Aviation Daily Schedule
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.

Museum Closes Early 4PM - Private Event
2026-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
The Hiller Museum closes today at 4PM for a private event.

Bubble Bonanza
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
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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Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series
2026-05-03 08:30 - 09:45
Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series
The Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos is hosting Soar & Restore: A Wellness Series throughout May 2026 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.
Sound Baths, Pilates & Movement & Breathwork Workshops in San Carlos
The series includes a variety of restorative sessions led by local wellness professionals:

Upcoming Sessions

Sound Bath: Immersive acoustic healing sessions with Carefol Yoga (May 25, 6 pm – 7 pm).

Movement & Breathwork Workshops: A functional movement & breathwork session with Golden Gate Chiropractic(May 30, 8 am – 9 am) focused on finding your center.

Expect uplifting experiences and meaningful moments designed to help you recharge. Our schedule features restorative sound bath sessions to calm the mind, invigorating pilates to strengthen the body, and specialized movement & breathwork workshops to help you find your center. Come as you are, bring a friend, and enjoy this journey with our community of wellness professionals guiding the way!

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.

Proceeds will support our new Learning Center project and help future generations take flight.

Located at the Hiller Aviation Museum at 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, CA.

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