What is the Difference Between The Museum of Flight and Boeing Future of Flight?

The short answer: The Museum of Flight is broad in scope and gives you a comprehensive educational look at flight and air travel, while Boeing's Future of Flight is focused on the achievements of The Boeing Company.

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The Museum of Flight is one of the most popular attractions in Seattle Southside and the world's largest independent, non-profit air and space museum. This impressive space brings the history of flight to life with more than 175 historic aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences, and a world-class library. You'll also find interactive exhibits covering flight history from the Wright brothers to space travel and deep dives into lesser-known slices of U.S. military history. With kid-friendly exhibits and flight simulators, seasonal events, and rotating exhibits, it's a terrific place to check out when you're in the area and a destination for aviation enthusiasts.

Some must-see highlights include:

• Airpark & Boeing 747 – Walk through the world’s first Boeing 747, a Concorde, and Air Force One in the outdoor Airpark.
• Space Travel Exhibits – Explore NASA’s Space Shuttle Trainer, a full-scale mock-up used to train astronauts and check out artifacts from the Apollo space missions.
• World War I & II Galleries – Step into immersive exhibits featuring vintage aircraft, uniforms, and firsthand stories from both world wars.
• Flight Simulators – Try your hand at piloting with fun and challenging simulators for all ages.
• Kid’s Flight Zone – A hands-on, interactive space for kids to learn and play through aviation-themed activities.

Boeing Future of Flight

Boeing Future of Flight hosts a gallery featuring current and future Boeing products, inviting you to explore cutting-edge advancements in space and hypersonic travel, sustainable fuels, autonomous aerial systems, and more. It is also the gateway to tours of the Boeing Everett Factory, the largest building in the world (by volume). The guided tour gives you a behind-the-scenes look at airplane production. It will give you a new appreciation of the Boeing assembly process, ingenuity, and the aircraft created in this larger-than-life structure. The center is made possible through collaboration between The Boeing Company, Snohomish County, and Paine Field Airport.

• Boeing Everett Factory Tour – Experience an 80-minute guided tour offering an inside look at the Boeing Everett Factory and the 777/777X assembly process. ​(Availability of certain experiences, such as the Boeing Everett Factory Tour, may vary based on current operations. It's recommended to check the official website or contact Boeing Future of Flight Customer Service for the most up-to-date information.​
• Gallery Exhibits – Explore interactive exhibits showcasing Boeing's legacy of innovation and future aerospace developments, including space exploration and sustainable aviation. ​
• Sky Deck – Enjoy panoramic views of Paine Field, the Boeing Everett Factory, and the North Cascades mountain range, with front-row access to daily flight operations. ​

通往未来飞行的方向

从5号州际公路的北面或南面，从189号出口出来，向西走。经过波音装配大楼，在526号公路与第84街西南部和佩恩菲尔德大道相交的四个红绿灯处左转。未来飞行和波音之旅的入口车道将在你的左边。

停车是免费的。儿童必须身高达到4英尺才能参加波音之旅。

平日里的公共交通有限，周末没有公共交通。

前往飞行博物馆的路线

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博物馆的位置非常方便，离5号州际公路仅一分钟路程，离西雅图市中心仅10分钟路程。

1.从I-5高速公路的158号出口出来。

2.在第一个红绿灯处右转（E. Marginal Way S.）。

3.博物馆就在右边，1/2英里。

停车。
博物馆附近有免费停车位，图书馆和航空公园旁边有有限的停车位。
旅游巴士的停车位位于博物馆南面的波音公司的牛角停车场。

公交车：
从西雅图市中心或图克维拉站，乘坐METRO 124号公交车。公交车在博物馆前面有一个站点。