Hiller Aviation Museum

Air Power AdventureExperience the amazing power of Earth’s atmosphere in a spectacular science demonstration! Air may be invisible, but it can exert a tremendous force – enough to keep even the largest airplanes in the sky!  Explore the science of this invisible force that is always around us as air power crushes metal, powers chemical […]

Starlight NightsFall and winter evenings come alive at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Starlight Nights!  The museum and gift shop remain open until 7 PM, with Starlab sky shows available inside and, weather permitting, telescopic observations of the Moon and planets of our solar system available outside.  Experience San Carlos Airport at night and explore the […]

Helicopter Adventure Discover the world of vertical flight! 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.  Then, participants build and fly their own paper helicopters and climb aboard the cockpit of the Scorpion for themselves! Event is […]

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