Tukwila, Washington: Walk-Thru Space Shuttle
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Museum of Flight
- Address:
- 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Tukwila, WA
- Directions:
- Museum of Flight. I-5 exit 158. Merge right onto S. Boeing Access Rd. Turn right at the first stoplight (E. Marginal Way S.). Drive one-half mile. The museum will be on the right. Shuttle crew compartment restrictions: must be at least 10 years old and able to climb ladders. "No skirts, dresses, or kilts."
- Hours:
- Crew compartment tours Sa-Su 10:15-4:15 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 206-764-5720
- Admission:
- Adults $19, tour $30.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Real Space Shuttles are off-limits to tourists, but you can climb aboard the full-size "Space Shuttle Trainer," used by NASA to train every space shuttle astronaut.
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You can walk through a Space Shuttle trainer cargo bay -- or roll through (there are elevators now). A good way to experience the workspace of our astronauts of yore.
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The Museum of Flight was initially miffed that it didn't get a real Space Shuttle, but this interactive replica seems like more fun.