Hiller Aviation Museum, Aviation museum in San Carlos, US
The Hiller Aviation Museum displays aircraft, helicopters, and aviation artifacts spread across multiple exhibit halls with both civilian and military designs. The collection spans different eras and showcases the evolution of flight technology and engineering.
Stanley Hiller Jr. founded the museum in 1998 to preserve his aviation collection that had been stored in a warehouse. The museum grew from this initial gathering of aircraft into an educational center for aviation history.
The museum features a gallery honoring female aviation pioneers and their contributions to flight. Visitors learn about trailblazers like Louise Thaden who set records and shaped the development of aviation.
The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and features interactive flight simulators and educational programs. Guided tours are available for visitors who want to learn more about the aircraft and aviation history.
The museum displays a Boeing 737 cockpit section from United Airlines that was involved in a hijacking attempt in 1971. This artifact connects aviation history with an important chapter in aviation safety development.
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