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| | On Sept. 26 the Museum pays tribute to the rich legacy of Latin American women pilots and aviation pioneers in a program called "Pilotas y Pioneros," by The Museum of Flight Senior Curator, Dan Hagedorn. Hagedorn is one of the world's experts on the history of aviation in Latin America. This 40-minute, illustrated presentation will feature some well-known as well as some not-so-well-known women. The program is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. More information... Also this Saturday, the Museum will participate in the 5th annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Attendees must present the magazine's Museum Day admission card to gain free entry to participating institutions. Admission card is available in September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or by visiting Smithsonian.com and downloading the Museum Day admission card. Tonight, at 7 p.m., Seattle Astronaut Greg Johnson visits the Museum to return the Museum patch he brought with him on space shuttle mission STS-125 to the Hubble Space Telescope. Admission is $5 for Museum Members and $10 for general public. On Oct. 10, The Museum of Flight and the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will honor Northwest aerospace luminaries Dr. James Joki and John Roundhill during the 28th Annual Pathfinder Awards Banquet. For more information and ticket information, click here. There is still time to vote for The Museum of Flight in Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington "Best Museum" category! Voting ends October 11. Click here to vote! Dream, Discover, Soar!
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Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops: Saturdays and Sundays
11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Flying Strawcers Sept. 26 and 27 Learn about rocketry in the 21st century and new ideas of exploring our solar system. Then try your hand at designing your own air-powered "space ship." Constellations: Pictures in the Night Sky
Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25
Some of the oldest stories in the World can be seen in the night sky. Visitors will hear how people have used the stars to instruct and entertain each other, and then design a constellation mobile!
Flightfully Spooky Halloween!
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Make a ghostly creature that is sure to give your parents a fright when you send it floating through the air. Join in on the flightfully spooky fun-that is, if you're not too scared! | | | |  Explorer Lecture: Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Allen Theater
In May 2009, astronaut and Seattle-native Gregory C. Johnson brought a Museum patch with him on space shuttle mission STS-125 to the Hubble Space Telescope. Johnson will return the patch and talk about the mission that extended the life of Hubble for another 5-10 years. Admission is $5 for Museum Members, $10 for general admission.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Museum will participate in the 5th annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Attendees must present the magazine's Museum Day admission card to gain free entry to participating institutions. Admission card is available in September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or by visiting Smithsonian.com and downloading the Museum Day admission card. | Wells Fargo Free First Thursday Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 - 9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late-and admission is free from 5 - 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.
 Astronomy Day
Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 - 9 p.m.
Meet local astronomers and learn about the wonders of the night sky. Visitors can examine many types of telescopes, learn methods for safely observing the Sun, and spend time in the Museum's portable planetarium.
 Northwest Airlines 747-200 Panel Discussion
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
A panel of airplane designers including Joe Sutter, chief engineer for the original 747 program; Brien Wygle, first flight pilot for the 747; and Northwest Airlines captains will talk about this historic airplane. A limited number of passes to tour the Museum's 747 prototype will be given out randomly to members of the audience.
747 Airplane Tours
Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adjacent to the Museum South Parking Lot
A Northwest Airline's 747s is being retired and it will spend the weekend next to the Museum parking lot, where it will be open for tours for free with admission to the Museum.
Seattle Airline Collectibles Show
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Skyline Room
Pilot's wings, timetables, postcards, china and more... if it has an airline logo on it, chances are you can find it at the annual airline collectibles show. Show admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 6 - 15. Attendees will receive $2 off admission to the Museum. Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Library and Archives Building Books, magazines, posters and more will be for sale in the Museum's Library and Archives Building. 28th Annual Pathfinder Awards Banquet
Saturday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.
On Oct. 10, The Museum of Flight and the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will honor Northwest aerospace luminaries Dr. James Joki and John Roundhill during the 28th Annual Pathfinder Awards Banquet. For more information and ticket information, click here. | | | | | | | | |
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