The man who helped NASA select the Apollo Moon landing locations
Dr. El-Baz when he visited the Museum's APOLLO exhibit in 2017
Originally from Egypt,... more >
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Pete Conrad
April 30, 2020
His first name was Charles, but everyone called him Pete.
Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete”
Conrad was selected as part of NASA’s second... more >
Top 5 Things To Do at the Museum This Fall 2019
August 23, 2019
When the weather turns cold and rainy in Seattle, it's the perfect time to plan a trip to the Museum! This fall, we have fun events and activities sure... more >
Pilot Profile: Candyce Henderson
August 5, 2019
For Candyce Henderson, First Officer for Frontier Airlines, it all began with Mae Jemison. “In the first grade, we were assigned to do a project about... more >
The Apollo 11 Moon landing is regarded as one of the most incredible moments in human history. But after the Apollo 11 astronauts walked on the Moon,... more >
Vietnam veterans from diverse backgrounds and experiences gathered with friends, family, and community supporters for the opening of our Vietnam... more >
Imagine the feeling of floating and seeing bright stars set against the inky darkness of the night sky. Imagine seeing the Earth’s curvature and the... more >
Vietnam War Pilots and the Planes They Flew
July 3, 2019
Jerry Coy and Jay Fontaine served during the Vietnam War and flew the O-2A and the F-4. Their experiences flying during the war have left indelible... more >
The Legacy of the Lunar Rover
July 1, 2019
The Moon buggy is the dream car of thousands of kids―and probably some adults too. There’s a good reason to want to drive this special car. It’s made... more >
Stories of a B-17 Pilot
June 29, 2019
The B-17 has seen its fair share of stories during its illustrious history. At The Museum of Flight, we are blessed to have the only flyable B-17F... more >
