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Hiller Aviation Museum!
Featured Events
Our featured events are fun and engaging for everyone.
Maddux-Airlines
The story of airline pioneer Jack Maddux. Granddaughter Ryann Willis inherited never-before-seen photographs, articles, and an extensive array of newspaper clippings.
St. Patrick’s Celebration!
The Luck o' the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special aerial celebration in honor of St. Patrick himself!
Paint-A-Plane
Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Paint the Cessna Cardinal, check out in an airplane or helicopter, and more!
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Hearts and Hangars
Hearts and Hangars
Cupid’s touched down for a members-only evening in the hangar! Join us for aviation-inspired Valentine crafts, enjoy sweet chocolate treats, explore the museum during extended hours, and enter a raffle for a special prize!
Kids’ Night Out
Kids’ Night Out
Students ages 5-10 join for a fun night of age-appropriate craft, games, museum exploration, flight simulators, and a movie to wind down the night.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
Experience immersive virtual reality adventures! From stepping inside a rainforest to walking among dinosaurs, flying in a hot air balloon or exploring the solar system, immerse yourself in a 360 experience using ClassVR headset.
Starlight Nights
Starlight Nights
Fall and winter evenings come alive at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Starlight Nights! With Starlab sky shows available inside and, weather permitting, telescopic observations of the Moon and planets of our solar system available outside.
Maddux-Airlines
Maddux-Airlines
The story of airline pioneer Jack Maddux. Granddaughter Ryann Willis inherited never-before-seen photographs, articles, and an extensive array of newspaper clippings.
Aero Design Challenge (ADC)
Aero Design Challenge (ADC)
Aero Design Challenge is an exploration into design and engineering. ADC explores concepts in aeronautics that challenges participants to construct a working prototype.
Glider Discovery Day
Glider Discovery Day
Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family event!
Museum Closes Early 4PM – Private Event
Museum Closes Early 4PM – Private Event
Museum Closes at 4PM for Private Event
Straw Rocket Workshop
Straw Rocket Workshop
Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.
St. Patrick’s Celebration!
St. Patrick’s Celebration!
The Luck o' the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special aerial celebration in honor of St. Patrick himself!
Paint-A-Plane
Paint-A-Plane
Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Paint the Cessna Cardinal, check out in an airplane or helicopter, and more!
Bay Area Garden Railroad
Bay Area Garden Railroad
The Bay Area Garden Railroad Society's waist-high track features live steam locomotives. These railroad engines are designed to be run in anybody's backyard garden.
Bubble Bonanza
Bubble Bonanza
Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter!
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter!
Get an Easter Egg straight from the Bunny and enjoy face painting, a bounce house and slide, and a model train display.
Trains and Planes
Trains and Planes
See amazing model trains on display in beautiful settings crafted by dedicated enthusiasts.
Airport Runway Run
Airport Runway Run
Don't miss this rare chance to run on the real Runway at San Carlos Airport. Certified 5K/10K with 2K fun run.
Straw Rocket Workshop
Straw Rocket Workshop
Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.
Paint-A-Plane
Paint-A-Plane
Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Paint the Cessna Cardinal, check out in an airplane or helicopter, and more!
Helicopter Adventure
Helicopter Adventure
Build and fly your own paper helicopters and then climb aboard the cockpit of the Scorpion helicopter!
