Destination Hiller
Drones, Flight Simulators, Exhibits, and Fun!
Destination Hiller
Drones, Flight Simulators, Exhibits, and Fun!
Visit the Hiller Aviation Museum
Here are just a few of our inspired activities.
Drones
Fly a drone!
Discover the fun and challenge of drone flight! Observe drone demonstrations, take the controls of a realistic drone simulator, and pilot an actual drone in the Drone Plex flight center during Try and Fly.
Flight
Flight Simulators
In the Flight Sim Zone, take a virtual flight across the Bay and see the world from the unique perspective of a pilot. Real pilots will show you how to control a Cessna 172.
Invention
Invention Lab
This “mini makers lab” has new hands-on activities for kids, exposing them to STEM in a fun and engaging way. Here they can use the tools of science to explore aviation, aerodynamics, engineering, assembly, and design.
Exhibits
Explore your journey
From historic aircraft to interactive displays, we have something for everyone.
Activities
Hands-on inspiration
Get hands-on with our activities: flight Simulators, Drones, and Invention Lab.
Groups
School Programs
Field trips in science, technology, math, and engineering for Grades Pre-K through 12
Open Daily, 10 AM-5 PM, Including Weekends, and After School too!
We’re the perfect museum destination during Bay Area school breaks. Kids of all ages will have fun learning about S.T.E.M. through our exciting interactive displays.
Everyday Fun, Rain or Shine
We have a vast indoor area at the museum, so no matter what the weather, finding indoor fun is easier than you think.
ALL HILLER Events
Upcoming Hiller Events
Haunted Hangar
Haunted Hangar
Come in costume and see the Gallery decked out in its spooky Halloween decorations and the "Great Pumpkin" Sca...
Glider Discovery Day
Glider Discovery Day
Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family event!
Museum Closes Early 3PM – Private Event
Museum Closes Early 3PM – Private Event
Museum Closes at 3PM for Private Event
E-Waste Recycling
E-Waste Recycling
The Golden State Hauling and Demolition truck will be under the big Hiller Aviation Museum sign.
I Flew Around the World
I Flew Around the World
Young readers, aged 7-9, can join the inspiring, real-life journey of Zara who, at just 19 years old, broke re...
Flight Simulator Rally
Flight Simulator Rally
The Flight Simulator Rally, held monthly in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Flight Sim Zone, presents participa...
Dude, Where’s My Flying Car
Dude, Where’s My Flying Car
Silicon Valley is the epicenter for electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles, aka flying cars o...
Dude, Where’s My Flying Car
Dude, Where’s My Flying Car
Silicon Valley is the epicenter for electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles, aka flying cars o...
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 perform...
Glider Discovery Day
Glider Discovery Day
Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family 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 perform...
Flight Simulator Rally
Flight Simulator Rally
The Flight Simulator Rally, held monthly in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Flight Sim Zone, presents participa...
Museum Closes Early 3PM – Christmas Eve
Museum Closes Early 3PM – Christmas Eve
Glider Discovery Day
Glider Discovery Day
Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family event!
Happy Birds
Happy Birds
Performing birds dazzle with their intelligence and skills and their singular ability to inspire dreams of fli...
Open Cockpit Day
Open Cockpit Day
Join us for a unique opportunity to gain a pilot's eye perspective on many of the Hiller Aviation Museum's air...
Glider Discovery Day
Glider Discovery Day
Discover the world of flight in a special outdoor family 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 perform...
Flight Simulator Rally
Flight Simulator Rally
The Flight Simulator Rally, held monthly in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Flight Sim Zone, presents participa...
OPEN DAILY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM.
The Hiller Aviation Museum is closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Closures also include select featured and private events.