Our Vision Statement is to be the foremost independent educational air and space museum in the world by 2006. At the Museum of Flight, the history of flight and the evolution of aviation and aerospace technology come to life as vehicles to motivate and inspire young and old, novice and expert to pursue additional learning. The Museum offers both onsite and outreach educational programs and materials for use by school groups, families, adults, teachers, and specialized audiences, like corporate groups. Our goal in all Museum of Flight education programs is to excite children about learning. With our world-class collection and talented staff, our programs seek to engage each child in a hands-on experience that engenders enthusiasm and fosters critical thinking.
The Museum of Flight serves over 80,000 children and 500 teachers annually. Besides school and youth programs, we also offer teacher training workshops that fulfill Washington State clock hour requirements. Many individuals and family groups have already enjoyed the Museum's weekend programming.
Providing you with a fun, high-quality learning experience is the most important thing we do.

Description:
The Museum of Flight Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation. As one of the world's leading air and space museums, the Museum has a large staff of full and part-time employees, and several hundred volunteers. The Museum is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the first Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. We are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

History:
Featuring 54 of the world's most awe-inspiring airplanes--authentic and in mint condition. In the steel and glass Great Gallery, the history of aviation soars past, with dozens of full-size aircraft flying in formation six stories above. Sit in the cockpit of a real SR-71 Blackbird or F/A-18 Hornet. Board America's first presidential jet--Air Force One. Step back 85 years in the magnificently restored Red Barn, birthplace of The Boeing Company. From hands-on kid's workshops, to fly-ins, to interaction with the people who made aviation history, the Museum of Flight has something to offer every member of your family or group. Come experience the story of flight from the dawn of aviation to the Space Age. Our volunteer office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, you can reach us at (206) 764-5720.

Contact people:

Carol Thomson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Emily Treakle, Education Services Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 764-5707

Address:

9404 East Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.museumofflight.org

Directions:

Located just one minute off of Interstate 5. Take exit 158 from I-5. Go west. Turn right at the first light (E. Marginal Way S.) The Museum is on the right, 1/2 mile. Or take METRO bus #174 from downtown. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: #174, 3 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes