Tours and Gallery Exploration
All school and public groups may explore the Hiller Aviation Museum’s exhibits on a self-guided basis. Open aircraft cockpits, flight simulation experiences, hands-on exhibits, and more ensure an interactive experience appropriate for any age. Check with Museum staff on arrival to learn what may be available.
Adult groups and school groups Grades 2 and older may optionally add a guided tour to their experience for an additional fee. Intended to highlight the human stories behind the aircraft exhibited at the Museum, each 15-20 minute tour highlights one or more historic aircraft, with school tours including an opportunity to explore inside an aircraft cockpit. Advance reservations are required and an additional fee of $2/person is required at check-in.
Facilitator-led lab experiences may be available in the Invention Lab, Drone Plex, and Flight Sim Zone for an additional fee.
Tours are available Monday through Saturday mornings only between 10 AM and 1 PM.
Following their tours and any selected hands-on programs, groups are invited to explore Gallery exhibits more closely under the supervision of a teacher or chaperone. Popular exhibits include flight simulators, aircraft cockpits and the Boeing 747. The Museum’s Gift Shop is also open; students and children are required to be accompanied by an adult in the Gift Shop.
Gallery Exploration Resources
How to Schedule Your School Program
1. Determine at least two possible dates for your field trip program.
2. Request your field trip online using the Field Trip Request form.
3. A credit card on file is required to confirm all reservations, but payment is not due until the day of the program.
Safaris
Exhibit Safaris are “scavenger hunt” style worksheets suitable for an entire class that facilitate additional museum exploration. Safaris correspond with four different exploration themes in an age-appropriate manner. Both student worksheets and teacher answer keys are available for download. Extend the Gallery experience by scouring the Gallery for the answers following a tour experience.
I LOVE the experience my 6th graders get here… the tour (always different & so fun), the simulator (they always love) and today the Drones (so cool)! The best part is the variety of things the students are exposed to. They are learning but they don’t even know it.
