Things to Do
The Hiller Aviation Museum is temporarily closed to the public. See our COVID-19 information page for more details.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, for reasons of health safety, the museum is configured primarily as a display museum. Our 50+ aircraft and historical displays and exhibits exploring the history and lore of aviation are fully available. Many hands-on exhibits are temporarily offline because their “high-touch” nature is not in alignment with State guidelines for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums during the pandemic, at least for the moment. To see what is currently open and what is offline or closed, CLICK HERE to read our FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.
Saturday and Sunday
11 am – 4 pm
Use tools of science to explore aviation, aerodynamics, engineering, assembly and design. Perfect for children and adults.
Free with Museum admission.
Invention Lab Activities through July 26, 2020
Take and Make Helicopters
Build and fly a simple paper helicopter!
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Flight Sim Zone, a “high-touch” activity, is temporarily closed.
Saturday and Sunday
11 am – 2 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.
- $4 per Pass (in addition to museum admission).
- Pass is free for Members.
- Obtain Passes at museum Gift Shop.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the FMX Flight Simulator, a “high-touch” activity, is temporarily closed.
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fly with a pilot instructor in an FAA approved full-motion flight simulator, the kind typically seen only in flight schools and training 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!
Purchase your flight ticket at our gift shop.
$10 for 10-minute flight.
$8 for Museum Members.
Saturdays
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Drone Flight Demonstrations
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 and are held hourly on Saturdays 11 am – 4 pm.
