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Hiller Aviation Museum!

The Hiller Aviation Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, was opened to the public in 1998 by helicopter designer and inventor Stanley Hiller Jr. and features a collection on display of over 50 aircraft from more than a century of aviation history.

Events and activities are featured regularly, allowing you to immerse yourself in aviation dreams, from flying a realistic flight simulator to exploring the science of aviation with hands-on exhibits and unique laboratory experiences.

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Our featured events are fun and engaging for everyone.

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Helicopter Day

Helicopter Day

Date December 3, 2023Time 11:00 am-12:00 pm

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.

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Bot Bowl

Bot Bowl

Date December 10, 2023Time 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Join the Robo Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s own robotic stadium!

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Happy Birds

Happy Birds

Date December 28, 2023Time 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Performing birds dazzle with their intelligence and skills and their singular ability to inspire dreams of flight.

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Bot Bowl

Bot Bowl

Date January 14, 2024Time 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Join the Robo Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s own robotic stadium!

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Bot Bowl

Bot Bowl

Date February 11, 2024Time 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Join the Robo Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s own robotic stadium!

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Starlab

Starlab

Date February 18, 2024Time 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Explore the night sky in a realistic domed simulation. Available on select dates. Additional fees are required.

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