Hiller Happenings

Trains, Planes and Bunnies See amazing model passenger and freight trains in a spectacular setting.   The Hiller Aviation Museum invites you to marvel at exquisitely crafted H-O model trains in a magical world of miniature landscapes, scenery and villages of Germany , Austria , France , Switzerland and other European countries.   Bring your family and friends to experience planes and trains together at the Hiller Aviation Museum , April 4-17. The Easter Bunny will be landing at the Hiller Aviation Museum  by helicopter on Saturday April 11 at 10:30am.  Get your picture and very own Easter surprise straight from the Bunny. Face Painting will be provided by the Magic Princesses. The event is included with museum admission The museum will be closed Easter Sunday    Flight Explorers Programs for Kids   Join us during Spring Break for one, two or three exciting half-day Flight Explorers programs.   Each meets from 1 PM to 4 PM and includes a hands-on flying project, special museum tour, and themed flight simulation experience.   Three different topics are available:   Silent Soaring:   Sailplanes and gliding flight (April 7th & 14th).   Airplane Adventure:   All about the most popular aircraft (April 8th & 15th).   Rocket Blasters:   The science behind rocket flight (April 9th & 16th).   Visit http://www.hiller.org/flight-explorers.shtml for more information.   Download a registration form from http://www.hiller.org/files/docs/PublicProgramRegistrationFormFall08.pdf and join us for an exciting exploration of aviation! For more information on these events and others at the Hiller Aviation Museum call (650) 654-0200 or visit http://www.hiller.org/