Museum · Seattle
The Museum of Flight: free entry days, tickets & hours
One of the world's largest air and space museums, at Boeing Field: the Great Gallery, a Concorde and Air Force One in the Aviation Pavilion, the Space Shuttle Trainer and WWI/WWII galleries.
Independent guide, not the official Museum of Flight website. Official links are under Sources.
Museum of Flight is next free on Thursday, 5 November 2026 (in 7 days).
- Free First Thursday evenings: free for everyone 5pm-9pm.
- Also free: children aged 4 and under; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month; Veterans Day: free admission for veterans on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026; Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day; and more below.
- Otherwise: adult (18+) general admission — $29.
Calendar
Free days at Museum of Flight
For everyone
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 7 days · 17:00–21:00
- THU3DECThursday, 3 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 17:00–21:00
- THU7JANThursday, 7 January 2027 · in 2 months · 17:00–21:00
- THU4FEBThursday, 4 February 2027 · in 3 months · 17:00–21:00
- THU4MARThursday, 4 March 2027 · in 4 months · 17:00–21:00
- THU1APRThursday, 1 April 2027 · in 5 months · 17:00–21:00
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 10 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months
For veterans
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 13 days
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free First Thursday runs 5pm-9pm only; daytime visits that Thursday are paid.
- The Aviation Pavilion aircraft (Concorde, Air Force One) are open 11am-4pm, so they are closed during the free evening hours.
- Parking is free.
- Seattle and King County library cardholders can print a free pass for two adults and two youth.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree First Thursday evenings: free for everyone 5pm-9pm · 17:00–21:00 | everyone | Daytime admission (10am-5pm) is paid as usual. Store and café stay open late. | No |
| Free forFree for children aged 4 and under | children under 5 | — | No |
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Cardholder only, in person: show the Bank of America card and photo ID at the Admission Desk. Not available online. | No |
| Free dayVeterans Day: free admission for veterans on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 | veterans | Mention the offer on arrival; no proof needed. Onsite only, veterans only (not the whole group). | No |
| Free forBlue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day | military members and families | Includes National Guard and Reserve. 2026 ran 16 May-7 Sep; 2027 dates computed from the stated period. | No |
| Free forFree for a caregiver or aide accompanying a visitor with a disability | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
Official prices
Museum of Flight ticket prices
| Adult (18+) general admission — Seniors 65+ $25; youth 5-17 $21; children 0-4 free. Prices include tax. | $29 |
| Museums for All: $3 tickets for up to two adults and four youth with any government or public assistance — In person only. | $3 |
| Sunset Special: half-price admission Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm — Mention it at the Admission Desk; in person only. | $14.50 |
| Active military and veteran discount: adult $26 for the individual plus one adult and up to four youth — Online and in person. | $26 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (18+) general admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Museum of Flight
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Daily 10am-5pm; open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month. Aviation Pavilion aircraft 11am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
FAQ
Museum of Flight: common questions
Is Museum of Flight free?
Museum of Flight is free for everyone first Thursday evenings: free for everyone 5pm-9pm. Also free: children aged 4 and under; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month; Veterans Day: free admission for veterans on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026; Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs $29.
When is Museum of Flight free?
Free First Thursday evenings: free for everyone 5pm-9pm. The next free date is Thursday, 5 November 2026.
When are the free days at Museum of Flight for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov, Sun 8 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
When are the free days at Museum of Flight for veterans?
Upcoming free dates for veterans: Wed 11 Nov. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Museum of Flight?
Children under 5. Military members and families — includes National Guard and Reserve. 2026 ran 16 May-7 Sep; 2027 dates computed from the stated period.. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
How much is a ticket to Museum of Flight?
Adult (18+) general admission costs $29 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museumofflight.org/visit/hours-and-admission · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- museumofflight.org/visit/discounts-and-special-offers · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- museumofflight.org/exhibits-and-events/calendar-of-events/8345/free-admission-for-veterans · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- museumofflight.org/visit/low-cost-or-free-admission · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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