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.

ミュージアム・オブ・フライト

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. ​

フライトの未来への道しるべ

Interstate 5 NorthまたはSouthから、Exit 189を出て西へ。ボーイング社の集合ビルを過ぎてすぐ、Highway 526が84th St. SWとPaine Field Blvdに交差する四差路の信号を左折します。左手にFuture of Flight & Boeing Tourへの入り口があります。

駐車場は無料です。ボーイング・ツアーに参加するには、お子様の身長が4フィート（約1.5メートル）である必要があります。

平日の公共交通機関は限られており、週末は公共交通機関がありません。

ミュージアム・オブ・フライトへの行き方

お車でお越しの場合
シアトルのダウンタウンから南へ10分、州間高速道路5号線から1分の好立地にあります。

1.I-5から158番出口を出てください。

2.最初の信号（E. Marginal Way S.）を右折します。

3.美術館は1/2マイル先の右側にあります。

駐車場

ツアーバスの駐車場は、博物館の南側、ボーイング・オックスボー駐車場内にあります。

バスでお越しの場合
シアトルのダウンタウンまたはTukwila駅からMETROバス#124に乗車してください。バスの停留所は博物館の正面です。