Before any details let me tell you a visit to this museum should be considered an all day event and also should be a must see when you are in the Seattle area. Based on what we had read we arrived after lunch planning on spending 2 to 3 hours. 4.5 hours later, feeling like we rushed through the main campus we left without even crossing over to the west campus-our loss. At entrance, pricing seems a bit high but there are all sorts of discounts that can reduce the charge-senior, AAA and being a veteran discounts. Staff is very helpful in this matter. You will also be given a pamphlet to guide you around the museum. Also, if you have a few days there is a substantial discount for a 2nd day visit within a week. While there are tours available, you can see everything as your own guide. Throughout, there are docents to answer your questions and tell you stories-we found this most enjoyable in the World War 2 exhibit. The East Campus is fantastic with exhibits about the Space Program, Planes of all eras, Aircraft and Air warfare during the World Wars (1 and 2) and Vietnam War. There also is the red barn with stories about the history of Boeing. What we missed due to time constraints was the West Campus with more about the Space Program and a full pavilion of aircraft that you can personally check out. There is a cafe in the East Campus where you can take a break. Also a shop to pick up some items to bring home for the kids or friends. The entire facility is well maintained and kept immaculately clean. Might be the best museum I have ever visited. You don't need kids to enjoy yourself

There is so much to see here and so much information you really need to take advantage of the second day visit ticket at a much reduced price to properly see it all. Volunteers and staff are helpful and pleasant. As has been said before if you are disabled you are unable to go into Air Force One and two other exhibits outside because of steps and narrow aisles. Could a film be made of the interiors for those who cannot access these aircraft particularly Air Force One as there is so much history in that aircraft? Only a suggestion but it might help and we have seen it done in other museums. The cafe needs someone to clean tables. Favourite displays were the bush pilots, the air traffic control tower (never seen that in any museum before but essential ) and the space exhibits.

Our family group of 14 had several hours to fill between the end of an Alaskan cruise and our flight home. This museum was an excellent choice! Free luggage storage was appreciated. Communication with Katy to set up our group reservation ahead of time was prompt and helpful. She arranged a docent tour for our group and suggested tickets for the short movie in the theater. Helen was our tour guide and she did a wonderful job of taking us through the history of aviation and bringing the stories of the people involved to life. Other staff we interacted with were also knowledgeable and passionate about the museum. There were enough hands-on exhibits to keep the kids engaged and the weather was great for exploring the outside planes and eating lunch outside the cafe. The kids also enjoyed the simulator. Highly recommend exploring this museum!

I didn't know much what to see before my visit here. I just think I have to visit some museums during my stay in Seattle. It's a museum displaying many Boeing planes and World War bombers (also Boeing). I felt sorrow when seeing again the displays and introduction about World Wars. It's a huge area with different sections, quite some are interactive. One needs more than a half day if he wants to see all in more detail. There's a public bus on 3rd Avenue downtown (outside Belltown Inn where I stayed) going here in about 40 mins. Very convenient.

We visited the museum in the pouring rain and it did not dampen our spirits or excitement. Going aboard all of these planes and seeing the inner workings is not available at many museums. The guides are smart friendly and savvy. Few others braved the storm so it was a quiet thoughtful place.

I really like this museum - this is my third visit and each time I run out of time to see everything. Living so far away (South Africa) I really needed a couple of days to see the whole museum properly. However, what I did get to see was truly amazing. The main gallery has a treasure trove on its own. Aircraft you will not see anywhere else most probably - especially Boeing aircraft - this is after all the home of Boeing (Seattle) - the part that is new for me is the Space gallery and the pavilion attached to the Space gallery. So good to see that aircraft are being kept out of the elements for future generations to see. Well done to the whole team who work at the museum.

I had been wanting to get here on every trip to Seattle. We finally made it, and it was well worth it. You can spend a full day here. We chose to focus less on the military and space elements and more on civil aviation. I loved how you could get on every recent commercial plane including the Concorde. I think it is of good value considering the ticket prices. So often you get so much less for so much more in admission ticket costs. They have a very nice gift shop with an emphasis on Boeing of course. I did enjoy much of the Boeing early history.

Yikes, we didn't realize how big and grand the museum was, and accordingly hadn't allotted sufficient time to enjoy it. Our fault, but consequently a bit rushed. Also, exhibits are somewhat spacious and far apart from one another and, again, with all the information provided with each one, it makes for a long period of standing about. Still, highly recommend for both a casual view as well as for those interested in details and history.

Huge museum with impressive displays of aircraft. Will take more than 4 hours to see everything and that's still doing it in a hurry. Really great to see the first 747, an Air Force One, the Concord, first 737 and 727 etc. Went first thing on a Thursday and I was really the only person there for much of the morning. Bought a membership to support the museum and will definitely go back.

The museum itself is superb, and there are many interesting exhibits. We did the walking tour of the Blackbird exhibit, which was very informative. The café is okay, but unfortunately the dark haired young woman who served us (PM Oct 28th) was particularly disinterested, rude and obviously didn't want to be there. Otherwise a great visit and recommended