The museum has a giant space section holding the shuttle trainer and a few re-entry capsules that were a little burnt on the outside. I can't believe how little room they had!
The museum, with a very interesting story, had restored the original Boeing company building called 'The Red Barn' which they bought from Seattle Port for $1! This incredible building was filled out with fascinating early aviation exhibits on the beginnings of the aviation industry in America. The building itself was incredible and so airy and light, to help the drafters and engineers construct the earliest aircraft. I think its going to inspire me when I get round to building my own house one day.
Obviously I was also looking for seaplanes and flying boats and was not disappointed with the few dotted around the museum; yet more inspiration. We then looked at the WW1 exhibition with interesting stories and cool dioramas, with a great collection of planes from so many countries. Finally we ended up in the 'Great Gallery', a huge hall covered in a strong lattice ceiling that could hold the multiple aircraft hanging from it.
All in all a great aviation museum trip. Think Hannah now needs a break before the next plane museum but not too long a break!
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