Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Reviews

Best Warbird museum I have ever been to. Planes look like they just came of the assembly line and ready for war. Very nice theater with some great old footage and the B25 is the most impressive and original looking of all

Have been to many aircraft museums but found this one enjoyable as is presented well and includes some military vehicles. Basically WW2 and some jets. Good atmosphere!

Great people hosting the visit of our touring aircraft B-17 'Sentimental Journey'. We fly to over 20 sites in the US and Canada during the summer to exhibit this great aircraft to the public -- no easy feat!
The staff and facility here know what they're doing and we're looking forward to welcoming visitors and doing some living history flights.

We went to the FHC to their annual Tankfest and had an awesome time with our children and grandchildren...the displays of old military planes and vehicles was outstanding. I really appreciated all the volunteer help at this event...

You can't take photos on the Boeing Tour, but you can in the Flying Heritage Collection. Last-of-its-kind planes that are still flyable. Docents are retired military with terrific stories. Everything is displayed so beautifully. So glad we visited this.

My husband and are continuous patrons and members of FHC. Not only are their exhibits and events family-friendly, they are entertaining. Summer Saturday events are often free, while never sacrificing quality of flying their war bird airplanes. Our favorites are Tankfest and their holiday events where Santa rides a tank. This museum gets better and better each year!

As of Feb. 2017, FHC has just opened a new exhibit. We're excited to see this soon!

Love the FHC staff, docents, and volunteers. Amazing group of people!

I attended the euro air day and also visited the day before. On both occasions the staff and volunteers were excellent. The collection is fantastic; well presented in an interesting museum. The day prior some of the aircraft were being worked on and it was nice to see under the cowlings of the 109 and 190. The air day was good though a little bit long (4 hours) relative to the amount of air time (30-45 mins). It was a bit of a different format to what i was used to with all aircraft up at once instead of individual displays throughout the day. The aircraft basically did a few photo passes prior to landing again which after being blessed with dynamic airshows in New Zealand, was a little dissapointing. Perhaps regulations are tighter in the states though the layout of the airfield may have driven the format as well. They also tend to start the aircraft together so if you want to hear a particular plane, its best to be there when it comes back in to park. Still, for $14 it was great value and i would go back if in the area.

An outstanding collection of military history that is well worth an afternoon. Personally, I liked the WW2 collection the most. The planes are kept in outstanding condition. I wish the air shows would return.

Paul Allen has quite the collection here. Pretty much all WW2 exhibits. Mostly planes, but also a lot of cool old things to look at. I myself am not big as much on WW2 history, but I do appreciate history and enjoy looking at older things. The planes are in 2 hangars. Most planes are either American, Japanese, Russian or German and each has a story. Other things like cycles, tanks, and more have stories as well. It takes a good hour or 2 look through everything. There is a corner exhibit talking about most wars America has been involved in which was interesting. There is a also a theater with lots of films shown throughout the day. If you have any questions, the staff seemed to be friendly and very knowledgeable. If you like planes or WW2 history, this is definitely a must go to place.

Decided to make a quick stop in here on our way from Seattle to Vancouver, and it was definitely worth a visit. They have some excellent war planes, rockets, and a few tanks. The site consists of two hangar buildings that are clean and quiet, with no crowds to contend with. Take your own sweet time and enjoy the incredible machines.

Very interesting exhibits. Just big enough to fill in a few hours.
Good to know that most of them are in working order

We have been here twice. The first time we were so impressed with the aircraft and docent we decided that we had to bring my husbands' Dad to see it as well. All of the aircraft are in flying condition and they do fly them on special "Fly Days" which are amazing to see. The sounds are another way to understand history in a sensory way.
The collection also contains several operational tanks. When we were there with Pop for the "Fly Day", they also brought out the Sherman Tank and drove it a round and fired off some dummy rounds! Truly worthwhile day!

My partner is the aviation buff - and Seattle was on our radar for this reason. However even I could appreciate the fantastic job the museum staff have done with not only the restoration of the planes, but also the presentation of the facility. It is immaculate. The war planes I am told was the highlight, Len the museum volunteer who offered to show us around was just delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.

What a pleasant surprise! Located at Paine Field, this museum offers several hangars of military aircraft, tanks, rockets, engines, vehicles, weapons and uniforms. Part of what makes this museum unique is that everything still works! All of the planes are still airworthy and many are still used for demonstration purposes. They are meticulously cleaned and this museum is absolutely spotless! There are many volunteers strategically placed to answer questions. One could easily spend a couple of hours here looking at all of the exhibits, artifacts and interactive activities. I loved that the hangar doors were open! It was cool and bright inside. This museum was a wonderful way to learn about military history from all over the world! Highly recoomend!

This museum is a wonderful complement to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, focusing on military aircraft -- its worth the trip (and traffic) if you are into military of the last several wars as my husband is. It's fun as a visitor with a casual interest level as well (which would be me). The docents are great, very helpful, knowledgeable and love sharing their genuine passion for the subject and era. We will be taking more of our friends and relatives to visit this museum in the future. Not sure if this is a good choice for young children, may not be engaging enough.

This is great military museum. The museum covers mostly world war 2 and cold war military vehicles. Most are airplanes but there is a section for land vehicles, a small section for naval history as well and even a corner for animals. This museum is very well done. I highly recommend it.

Our family has a son who is a real military nut. He likes all things military. We came here after noticing that it was close to the Boeing tour. We were blown away!

The entire museum is indoor. This is great as it was a really hot day. Inside they had a collection of REALLY unique military planes and armor. My love of history really showed as I drooled over the Russian biplane used by the Night Witches. My son enjoyed all of the WWII armor and planes. Everything is immaculate, most still work, and the staff is REALLY friendly. Even the store clerks asked about our trip!

We have seen museum all up and down the west coast and this is one of the best!

I purchased tickets through trip advisor for this attraction to tour on Monday 29 April. Paid for an Uber and arrived only to find a sign stating that the facility was closed on Monday's from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Returned from vacation today and contacted trip advisor for a refund. They tried to contact the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum to confirm that they were in fact closed. Now they won't take my word that the place was closed and need confirmation. I recommend that you avoid conducting business with both trip advisor and the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. I find selling tickets to an attraction when they are closed and then balking at a refund both dishonest and disreputable.

My first visit to the museum and the debut Airshow for the latest Mosquito acquisition. A great Airshow, including a remarkable tank and armour display in the middle of the day.

What an amazing aviation museum. An interesting collection of some truly unique aircraft. Most are not only airworthy, but as if the crew have just jumped out for a coffee. While other museums may have the same or similar aircraft, to see them as they were intended to be operated with all the accessories, safety equipment etc, is what separates this museum from others. Many museums operating restored aircraft have focused on the external features, this museum has it all and more. For example, a Vietnam UH-1B Iroquois complete with authentic crew helmets, ammo belts. The FW 190 with a BMW engine and Scud Missile launcher, complete with crew rifles in the ceiling to name a few.

Each aircraft is so meticulously maintained and restored. A credit to all involved. Only when side by side with other visiting restorations is the workmanship and attention to detail so evident.

If in the Everrett, Seattle area this museum is a must see.

All the planes are restored to perfection.
All the planes fly and on a lucky day you can watch one take off and fly around Paine field.
The docents are very knowledgeable and will answer any questions for you.
Plan to spend more time than you think there.

An FUN trip to Paine Field. The staff, volunteers and local veterans made this a day to remember, especially for our 5-year-old grandson. The event was extremely well organized from beginning to end. There were items of interest and demonstrations for every age group, including lots of hands-on activities for kids of all ages (bouncy houses, climbing wall and slides were an added bonus). We were able to take in our own food and drinks, which is a nice perk for families. A large variety of food trucks also provided food and drink options. The volunteers were extremely knowledgeable about the planes, uniforms, and weaponry on display. We definitely will go again. Veterans, thank you for your service and for sharing some of your stories and knowledge with us, we appreciate and respect you.

If you like history and mashinery - it is for you. Just few miles from Boeing factory (but unrelated) you can "touch German, American, Russian, UK, Japanese planes and tanks, see real V2 rocket first rocket propelled messerschmit. Read the stories of it and of that particular plane or tank.

This place is on the Boeing Campus and it’s both fascinating and educational. There are three hangars full of reconditioned air planes, tanks and user friendly interactive educational games. Plan on at least four hours. The docents are spectacular with wonderful knowledge and stories. They even have a plane on site that they are replicating and restoring. Also a replica of a town being overtaken by the enemy.

Lingkoping, Sweden has a really cool Aircraft and military museum. Our group was given a tour by a 90+ year old who had flown several of the aircraft in WW2. It was a great experience. The aircraft are in great shape, but i dont think they fly them.

The Paul Allen collection is just amazing. pristine condition, and they fly them! Nothing better than seeing and hearing these fantastic machines roar into the sky. The docents are great, very knowledgable.

I expected to see Aircraft and Tanks, but not in flyable and drivable condition. They have three hangers of these beauties. They have the major aircraft and tanks from WW2. Highly recommended for history buffs.

My wife picked this out for a stop since I love military things. The fee is only about $12 and This place is amazing!! They have all kinds of vintage WW2 aircraft, tanks, and some other military stuff. They were also flying some of the aircraft outside so you could watch , I got to see a P40 flying Tiger (my favorite plane) landing when we were leaving. This is a great place for ALL ages!! You get to walk up and around all of the exhibits and there are people there that will talk to you about each of the planes.

nice collection of airplanes, well maintained. Is more for those who know the history of the planes as there wasn't much signage or information on some of the airplanes.

Again, if you are planning to visit more than one Aircraft Museum in Washington and Oregon, purchase a membership. Ask at the first place you visit for the details. Worth every penny.

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armour Museum is on of the best ones I've been to. After seeing similar museums in England and the US this one is right up there with the best. Lots of one of kind exhibits, Japanese Oscar a Fw 190TA and a Japanese tank. Lots of volunteers to help with any questions you have. Entry is reasonable.

For those who are WW II plane fans, this is an very interesting colection to visit. Although this is not a large colection ( around 20 plane ) the planes have been fully restored and are in flying condition, some are the only ones that exist. Most of the famous warbirds are there, with exeption to the B-17, B-29 and the P-38 lightning, FU4 corsair among others. Never the less, a very impressive collection and worth the visit. I will bring friends to see it.

Came here with two children, ages 6 and 3. They quickly bored of looking at the aircraft. Other museums offer thing such as cockpits for children to climb in or interactive exhibits - it would be nice if this museum had something similiar. The price is quite high for only having two hangers of craft to see. Otherwise the museum is very well put together, clean, informative and modern. If you love to read every plaque and explore every inch of a museum, this place is for you. If you are only casually interested in planes, look into the boeing trip.
Bottom line: leave the kids at home and only come if you are an aviation buff - some of the planes here are the only remaining examples in the entire world. The Boeing tour is a better value in general.

This was my second visit to the late Paul Allen’s outstanding collection which has expanded into a third hanger space since I was here last. The focus is on WW2-era aircraft and armoured vehicles, with a few more modern examples, including the Ansari X Prize-winning SpaceShipOne. The truly remarkable aspect of this extensive collection is that most of the aircraft have been meticulously restored to flying condition. Take advantage of any volunteers present who can give more in-depth facts and stories about the artifacts. A must-see attraction for any aviation and/or military vehicle buff and definitely worth a few hours to visit.

This museum at Everett, Seattle, has an exceptional array of rare aircraft and artillery from the WW11 era as well as other unusual artifacts. Largely funded by Paul Allen of Microsoft fame at an almost unfathomable cost it represents some of the best examples in existence of fighter and bomber aircraft from all the major countries that were involved in the Second World War. We were lucky to be offered the services of a volunteer guide, Dirk, who freely gave two hours of his time to show us around and talk about the different exhibits. His knowledge was exceptional and I think he took a lot of pride in being able to enhance our visit. This special place was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my trip to Seattle in Washington State, USA.

Awesome exhibits. Take a tour or follow at your own pace through time. The photographs were inspiring as were the stories.

I've been to air museums across the US, and to me this place really stands out. It was amazing to me to keep seeing craft I've only seen in documentaries. I really couldn't shut up about how great it was to my buddy who was there with me. We had to do kind of a quick run through so we could fit in another museum, but even with that, I had a blast. 10/10

This is a working museum where most of the collection still flies! Cookie-sheets with industrial "paper" towels in them are on the floor under the drip spots to catch the leaking engine and hydraulic oil!

The collection is well displayed and interpreted. Monthly flying sessions occur on the weekend and include complementary autographs by the pilots of photos of the aircraft type(s) they just flew! If you buy the photo-book of the collection's aircraft, they will sign those pages too.

I was there for the British weekend and captured the autograph of a Spitfire pilot from WW2! The flying demonstrations included a Spitfire Mk V, Spitfire IX, and a Hurricane Mk II.

The collection also includes American, Russian, German, and Japanese aircraft. Unique aircraft include: IL-2 (flying), Fw-190D-13 (static, but the only one in the world), Fw-190A-5 (Flying with a BMW radial!), Bf-109E-3 (Flying with a Damiler-Benz engine and an E-4 canopy!). Recently a flying fighter-bomber Mosquito, one of only two in the world, and a F-105G Thunderchief (Flying, and supposedly the last US aircraft out of North Vietnam when the bombing stopped.)!

Be prepared to shoot a lot of photographs and, for a true aviation and history geek, spend hours here. It is easy for a hard-core fan to spend a full day, or more, here!

And armor? The place has an expanding armor collection that tank and anti-tank fans will appreciate.

This collection of war materials is excellent. There is lots here to look at and read about from big planes and tanks down to small significant artifacts such as an enigma machine.... Nicely done go see it.

The Memorial Day events that the museum had planned was nothing but great, my family totally enjoyed it! The icing on the cake was the tank displays and them firing their guns, my kid had a blast! Highly recommend for all to visit.

Visiting the Flying Heritage Collection was a last minute decision. It's one I'm glad I made.

The planes are incredible - and I'm not a real airplane aficionado. But, I appreciate history and technology advancements. I think that's what this "museum" is really all about - the history. Just imagine how far we've come in such a short period of time! These airplanes capture it.

Key tip: connect with a docent. Rocco made the experience!

I was raised on the Smithsonian air & space museums in Washington, D.C., so my standards are very high as to massive collections. But, for a small museum they had some good stuff, including non-U.S. planes, including the Me-109 and Zero, along with some small displays like the ball turret out of a B-17 and tail gunner ball from the bomber too. The movies were also excellent, and we spent about 3.5 hours all together, so well worth a stop.

My husband is the WWII plane buff but I thoroughly enjoyed this museum myself.

The collection is small, but very fine, with near mint condition rare WWII vintage (except for two) airplanes. Housed in two hangars, these are the planes history is made of. Because some of the planes are the last ones in existence, yes they are barricaded to prevent people from touching or climbing on them. Remember, this is someone's private collection. I'm just grateful they are available to see, period.

Despite the barricades, the layout is very spacious and you can easily see each plane from all angles, and are still close enough to touch, even if the docents politely remind you not to.

Oh, those docents. These guys are volunteers, and it evident they have a burning passion and knowledge about the planes' histories. We asked one gentleman several arcane questions and not only did he immediately answer them, he told us other things he knew and loved about the planes.

There are some very well organized and informative wall displays. I particularly liked the ones at the entry, which broke down timelines of flight, communications, engine development, and other important aspects into digestible chunks. Seeing it laid out that way made some lightbulbs click for me. The videos are also well produced and well worth your time to sit and absorb. I thought the one about the Russian "Night Witches" was electrifying, and intend to research that on my own.

And isn't piquing your interest what a really good museum should be all about?

Amazin collection in superb condition with a very rare speciman the FW 190D

With only a few exceptions, the aircraft and vehicles of this museum are kept in operating condition. Several times each summer some of them are flown or driven for the excitement of the visitors. This makes this museum rather unique. Because the aircraft are operational, they tend to leak oil and fuel; there are absorbent mats and pans under the aircraft to catch these drips. This makes it even better! The smell of lubricants and fuel permeates the hangars and brings to life the history.

Each aircraft has a blurb about the model in general, but also has information about where that specific aircraft's history.

The planes are beautifully restored and lovingly cared for. I am quite excited to see the Pacific Theatre Day flying event.

I think the only thing that would make this museum better is to have some docents dressed in period attire with music from the 40s playing.

The museum has reopened after the pandemic and is now open 3 days a week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The collection is intact, however there are no current plans to fly any of the aircraft.

Came here with some out of town friends and enjoyed the old planes, this is a good place to bring out of town guests.

This is truly a special aviation museum to visit. I have been around many such museums as a life long passion, and to have this quality of aircraft, and actual combat veteran aircraft, that are flown for the public is exceptional.
Several knowledgeable docents on hand to give you a personal tour if you wish, or to direct you or just answer questions as you wander through the airplanes. Good explanations on how the aircraft are different, and what uses they were designed for, best at, and not so good at. Major emphasis on the rapid change and advancements in technology in a very short span of years.
Friendly welcome from the moment we walked in the the door! Well worth the visit!

I could see myself in the shine on the Hellcat!!

This is an excellent collection of international Warbirds. Russian, British, American, German - the fellows that volunteer actually admitted that the Hurricane was Canadian! According to my wife, it needs a Corsair, but all in all it was a great & informative visit.
Now I have to get there for a Fly Day.

This Spring I was invited by a friend to visit Mr. Paul Allen´s enormous collection of World War II combat aircraft. Perfectly restored and beautifully maintained, these world heritage aircraft are still in flying condition. As a retired USAF pilot I was amazed to have the urge to slip the surly bonds of earth in each of these beautiful aircraft. The P-51s were heart warming to behold. The displays are immaculate and the staff is friendly and very helpful. This museum is right up there with Smithsonian Museum of Flight. Thank you Mr. Allen.

This museum features 2 attractions; One is the static display of WW2 aircraft in a hangar at the southern end of Paine Field. They have some really interesting and rare aircraft including a Fochwolf model D, Japanese Zero, Thunderbolt etc. The other is flying demonstrations during weekends usually in summer. It's one thing to walk around a Spitfire and another to hear it's Rolls Royce merlin engine as it flies over the airfield or see it engage in mock combat with a Mustang. Call museum for times. Also while at Paine field visit the Boeing flight museum restoration facility at the north end of the field. This where they restore vintage aircraft before display at the Boeing museum. You can talk to some of the retired Boeing employees who work on the restoration.

FHC shows what a few billion dollars can buy you. Very rare, one of kind planes, rockets, and tanks. It is a well developed collection with museum quality displays and exhibits. Combining it with the boeing factor tour and the Historic Flight Foundation's scollection makes for one really awesome plane day at Paine Field

Meticulously restored and working armour and aircraft from the Second World War. Definitely worth a visit by anyone with interest in the history of the war.

We visited the collection at Paine Field as part of a group of former B-52 crewmen who flew the Linebacker II missions that ultimately brought the war in Vietnam to an end. It was an especially interesting tour because these are magnificent warbirds that changed the world just as the B-52 has done in its time. What's particularly exciting about the collection is that many of the aircraft have been restored and are still in flying condition. There are scheduled Fly Days when visitors have the opportunity to watch them take to the skies once again. This collection doesn't just celebrate the brave pilots though; it pays special attention to the designers and engineers; the manufacturers and civilians who built them; and the countless mechanics, loadmasters and other personnel who kept them flying safely in the skies.

I would have to agree this is probably not a kid-friendly tour unless your child is really, really interested in flying. I'm sure even our teenaged sons wouldn't have enjoyed it in spite of their dad's USAF background! The wives in our group seemed to enjoy it but I'm guessing it's because many of us lived those Linebacker II missions and the Strategic Air Command years along with our husbands. Mostly, I believe this tour gave me an even greater appreciation for the guys in the hangars on the ground who brought my husband home from each sortie. They're the real heroes.

We went here as a family with my 11 year old son and my parents. We had an excellent tour guide who was able to explain each exhibit in detail. The planes are beautifully restored and each one has a fascinating story. We were even able to go inside a couple of the planes. We learned a lot during this visit and enjoyed every minute!

We've been to some of the other area flight museums, but this one is a bit different in that it tells the story of the actual plane you see in front of you. They have several 'only one remaining' planes and 2 that are so rare they will no longer fly them - even though they are able to fly. The videos are very well done and the volunteers are friendly and knowledgable. We missed 'Tankfest' by one day - should have looked at an event calendar!

If you’re a military aviation fanatic like my hubs, this small museum is worth a couple hours of your time. We found a Groupon special of $20 for 2 people (per adult admission is $16) so check there first. We went on a Wed just after they opened and there were already 6 people there. There seemed to be a steady stream of people coming in during are nearly 3 hours there. If you aren’t into reading about every single display, then you can breeze thru the two hangers in an hour.

A couple of docents were mingling and answering questions. Most of the displays are of aircraft, tanks, vehicles, and anti-aircraft guns used during the different wars. There’s also an entire room with interactive wall and table displays all about the wars since the Revolutionary War (except no mention of the Spanish-American War). There are two hangers and a third will be opened in Nov. I’m generally not interested in this type of museum but I’m really glad hubs asked me to go. There’s a small gift shop but no cafe or food service. We’re planning to return when the 3rd hanger opens.

If you’re a plane nut or if you like seeing army related machinery, this is the place to go.
We went to take photos of the vast collection of Paul Allen. What a cool place! Lots to see, some 1 of a kind and more, much more! I took over 200 pictures

We were lucky enough to visit the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum when it held a special air show. Everything from the professionally exhibited planes and vehicles, the staff and volunteers who work there and the air show was incredible.

The FHCAM has two hangars of fully restored planes, tanks and other military equipment. Each piece is accompanied by a small biography explaining its history and how it came to the FHCAM. There was also a very interesting area featuring interactive exhibits. For example, one wall size interactive exhibit highlighted US wars focusing on different aspects of the era including the cultural as well as political events happening during each war.

I do not know if it is part of the regular FHCAM exhibit but a restored Pan American Airways passenger plane landed while we were there! We were able to go inside the small plane with all its original interior and seating. You could imagine Don Draper from MadMen sitting inside this plane. For a few hundred dollars, you can take a ride in this plane around Seattle - or you might be the lucky person to win a $20 raffle for a flight. A group of people who had just flown on the plane enthusiastically recommended taking the sightseeing flight.

The best part of the day was the air and tank show. On this day, planes and vehicles were removed from the hangars to be part of the show..

First, staff drove three vehicles (a jeep, tank and passenger truck) on a demo hill and road. It was amazing how the caterpillar tank was able to easily pivot at right angles. The highlight was when the tank shot very loud blanks. Afterwards, we were able to walk up to the vehicles for a closer look.

After the tank demonstration, a WW II veteran gave a talk about his experience rescuing troops. Many visitors that day were veterans from different wars and they all connected with the speaker as they shared their experiences too.

Then came the air show. The propellers of eight planes loudly started up and then one by one, each plane took off. OMG - it was like you were part of a movie - the planes flew low and past the crowd multiple times. Afterwards, the pilots landed their planes and signed autographs before taking off for an airshow at nearby Whidbey Island.

We spent the entire day at FHCAM. Oh yes - there was also a small gift shop, a life size BattleShip game board as well as a few food trucks (not sure if the food trucks are always there).

Thank you FHCAM - it was a wonderful day!

The Paul Allen collection of one of a kind of rare aircraft tells the tale of the importance the development of airpower that led the world's nations to war.
Like some museums that require a guide. You can read and listen at various points about each aircraft and their significance
This collection is stunning not only to the aficionado ,but to those learning about this time in history. or to people whose interest are shared in the common bond of freedom. Many men and women gave greatly to their country,this collection of airplanes is a quiet statement to their
sacrifice.

History is important to learn and what better way to learn then with living history. My son and I went for Tankfest and it was fun. I am a big fan of WWII aircraft so I enjoyed seeing these aircraft. The displays were top notch. Next time I come to the Seattle area I will plan it around a heritage fly day just to sit and listen to the planes fly around.

I've seen some very large collections of aircraft (notably in Dayton, OH), but this collection is a wonderful way too spend an afternoon. Two hangers, beautifully maintained, lit and presented. There is time to read about the aircraft (they provide information about the general history and then where possible the exact aircraft). All these aircraft are maintained ready to fly (a couple won't fly as they are the sole remaining aircraft in the world).

The pilots and the ground crew are truly inspiring and demand our highest respect, sometimes flying literally on a wing and a prayer! This is a very smart tribute to the aircraft of WWII - I hope to return on a fly day when they fly a few of the aircraft. Highly recommended!

My 13 year old son is an aviation nut and this place was right up his alley, and mine! There are LOTS of planes, and the history behind each one. There are tanks as well, and knowledgeable staff or volunteers there who are more than happy to spend time talking about each plane, tank or artifact in the collection. Plan to spend a good couple of hours going through it all. It's very well put together and very informative.

Wow what an amazing place! The guides were interactive and engaging. Lots of authentic WW2 fare and some other eras of unique military gatherings inside two full huge hangars. This is a MUST see! Thanks for having me this past week! Price was good too at $16 bucks admission.

An amazing private collection of WWII aircraft from the USA, Germany, Britain, Japan & Russia. All were beautifully restored, and amazingly, in flying condition. All but two are regularly taken out & flown. Volunteer guides were very knowledgeable & wanting to share detailed information about all of the exhibits. If you have time for only one airplane excursion in Everett, this one tops the Boeing tour & is less expensive.

As a pilot (retired), it was terrific showing my grandsons this walk through history. The exhibits are first rate and they peak the interest in aviation and history!

My dad and I came here to see the tank show and were very impressed. The had a lot of unique aircraft and armor on display from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. This was a lot of fun to see. The parking was ample with a shuttle available for the distant lots.

The flying heritage collection is best for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs.
The aircraft are all beautifully restored and in flying condition. It is well worth chatting to one of the docents who have a wealth of knowledge and are very happy to show you around and pass on some fascinating information about the aircraft and often about the applicable history as well.

We had a good time. The volunteer was available until 12:30 to answer questions. The museum is very clean.

This isn't a huge collection, but it certainly is awesome. Each plane on display is the last of it's kind planes and artifacts of World Wars I and II. American, British, German, Japanese, Russian planes including a MIG, Messerschmitt Komet, Mustang, Zero, Spitfire......beautifully displayed and all the fascinating details of each specific plane. Artifacts include tanks, weapons, tank destroyers and a German unmanned flying bomb, etc.

Awesome museum....also on the same site is the Museum of Flight’s Restoration Center, open to the public and where you can see planes being restored. The actual Museum of Flight is in Seattle and is awesome: including the original Air Force One and a Concorde, both of which you can actually climb aboard

This airplane museum is well worth the visit.

We attended on a Sunday and it was a slower day. A Docent came up to us and asked if we would like a tour? How impressive! We obviously said yes.

He showed us the various planes, rockets and various war vehicles. He also gave us a great dialogue as we went.

The tour took about 1.5 hours we all had a lot of fun.

If you enjoy military items I would highly recommend this museum.

Went there on a sunny sat. with my 9 yo daughter. Very nice collection of one man's toys, but you can not get up close to any aircraft, look in the cockpits, check out the intricates of any aircraft.
Basically you can look at them from about 15 feet away.

There is absolutely nothing to do there for children of any age. No hands on activities whatsoever. I over heard two boys telling their dad that " this place sucks there is nothing to do here.

So Basically we wasted our money. Would suggest save your money and drive down to the Museum of Flight especially if you have children.

My 14 year old son visited this museum and after a full day - he wants to go back for more. He said there was more and more and more everywhere he turned.

On display is a relatively small collection of mostly WWII era aircraft and armor, but what a collection it is! Most of the aircraft have been restored to flying condition including the only flyable FW-190D left in the world. This aircraft is no longer being flown since it is among the last of it's kind. The vintage aircraft with biggest WOW factor for me was a pristine Feisler Storch. This airplane was immaculate in every detail and looked factory new. Beautiful! Also in the collection is SpaceShipOne and the White Knight mothership. White Knight is a glorified sailplane with jet engines and looks amazingly fragile when seen up close. Staff at the collection was very nice and told us about some of the other jewels in the collection in various states of refurbishment at other locations. I can't wait to see some of them!

This is a great museum with all of the old, classic air-crafts that are really interesting to see if you like those things. This is owned by Paul Allen. He definitely likes old, vintage air planes.

Gem in the pacific northwest. One of the most friendly and interesting "museum" visits ever. Guides are very knowledgable, friendly and really interesting. Collection is fabulous. If they have a special event go, if not go. Lot's of fun and knowledge. They also fly most of them!

I got to visit this museum with a group of WWII vets as well as Rosie the Riveters and British civilians of the war years. Their stories were the icing on the cake--the cake being the wonderful exhibits themselves. The museum has expanded to 2 hangars so the previous complaints of not enough exhibits no longer applies. This is a fantastic museum with knowledgeable docents, stories of local pilots, and personal interesting tidbits. It didn't just have planes either--there are tanks, anti-aircraft, V1 & V2 rockets,a ball turret, brief movies of different battles, and more.

Previous entries stating that it may not be for young children is probably apt because the exhibits involve a lot of reading and no hands-on. However, as all of the planes are fly-worthy, there seem to be air shows on weekends which would be fun for the whole family (although I didn't look carefully, there was a calendar of events which I'm sure is on the website).

The facility is completely level (no stairs at all) so fit for wheelchair, strollers, walkers, etc. Each building/hangar has a gift shop with interesting items (and snacks only). Free parking.

There is an outside area with a few tables for resting/eating where we were lucky to see two planes moved from the hangars and take off in preparation for a weekend show which was cool.

We went with a group and had a docent take us through. They were very knowledgable
and were able to answer any questions. A great way to see aircraft from the past and also war aircraft from the past. Also most everything is under cover.

This was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend going here and seeing all the old military and aviation history. The people are so friendly and knowledgeable and if you have questions about anything, they are there to help you.

A truly unbelievable collection of WW II aircraft, and ALL in flying condition! Very rare planes, from a I-16 Rata to Me-163 to Il-2 Sturmovik! Get up close, smell the oil and av-gas. Well worth the time.

There are some of the rareist and most meticulously restored warbirds you will ever see! Paul Allen is an avid collector who loves airplanes, must be nice!

If you love aerospace and its history, this is the right place. Many historic airplanes still flying. I'm most impressed with the purity and beauty of the exhibits, as well as the friendly staff in the mood for a pleasant conversation about the history of aviation. In any case, recommendations to visit.

We arrived early on a weekday there was only 1 other couple there and the dosent gave us a 2 1/2 hour private tour!

Clearly Mr. Allen spent a fortune restoring the planes and other military vehicles at this museum. If it's not a flying day, I would say it's definitely a destination for war or aviation buffs rather than casual visitors. There isn't a lot of educational material on offer to initiate non-buffs to the importance of the items in the collection. I was surprised that there isn't an app or online content to support the visit, given Mr. Allen's affiliation with Microsoft.

The t-shirts I bought for me and by two sons had cool designs. They weren't cheap. We didn't try them on; who does that?! Here's the disappointing part: Once I wore my t-shirt back at home, I realized it was made of cheap, itchy cotton. Come on, FHC, cough up the dough for at least average quality cotton! This cotton is at about Old Navy level.

Interesting place in some respects. Volunteers are actively repairing old war birds. Several pieces of older equipment on display. Volunteers were very chatty.

Great collection and even better people! You can walk around and be close enough to smell the oil. Most of these birds fly and many have cool stories that go with them. Volunteers do much of the work and they are fanatics about detail. Guides are attentive and knowledgeable. Oh yeah they have ground vehicles too!

Wow........you can either fight the traffic trying to get into Seattle to see The Museum of Flight (at Boeing Field), or you can stay in the north end and see the wonderful Flying Heritage Collection in Mukilteo. Both are wonderful experiences. As for myself, I rarely want to try and weave my way through Seattle traffic anymore. Though this collection is not as large as the museum in Seattle. It's wonderful to see these majestic and historical planes up close. The Flying Heritage Collection is jam packed with historical airplanes and some great military vehicles. They are beautifully restored and the kids love it. They are presented well, indoors, and very knowledgeable and friendly guides. A+

On vacation and stopped at this museum. Not sure if you'd call this a 'hidden gem' but it's certainly not one to be missed. The collection in this museum is very nice. Most interesting is that apparently virtually all the vehicles are still operational. They have done a very good job of preservation. There are also some displays of items of interest.

A very nice and varied collection of vintage aircraft. Anyone who is an aircraft buff should go here if you are in the area. Beautifully restored planes from many countries. How I wish I could have sat in all of them!

I have been to many Air Museums over the years, but never have I seen this level of restoration quality. Paul Allen has done an amazing job collecting one of a kind and extremely rare war planes. Most of these aircrafts are flown at regular events throughout the year. Only the one of a kind are grounded. Several of these planes, I have only seen photos of. To finally see them for real, and in this condition, is just fantastic.

We enjoyed this a lot. It was a bit expensive though considering the smaller number of displays. We got a AAA discount though.

Pilots and people interested in aviation, especially military aviation from the past, would love this museum. Most of the planes are in flying condition. In addition to airplanes are a small collection WW-II military equipment: T-34 Russian Tank, German "88 gun, etc. One could spend a few hours here looking at everything in detail. The museum is located on the east side of the airport. If you don't know where it is, you won't find it. There should be more signs directing visitors to it's location.

While it's probably not great for kids, folks with an interest in airplanes will be enthralled. I've never seen such a collection of perfectly preserved and rare planes. Next to each plane (or tank or spaceship) you can find information about the type of plane and the role it played in history as well as the back story of the specific plane in question. With an assortment of on demand videos, we spent a solid two hours exploring. Well worth the $12 entry.

What an impressive collection of aircraft and armor spread across three buildings.

I came on a rainy weekend and surprised myself by spending almost two hours here.

Admission was free and admittance was only after staff confirmed I completed my online waiver form.

Many of the aircraft and armor have been restored to flying or driving condition and some of them are quite rare. All were WWII vintage from US, UK, Germany, Soviet Union and Japan with the exception of the experimental craft hanging in the third hangar. Those were designs from Paul Allen's former forays in aviation.

Great signage and details about each item on display including specific history of use for the aircraft.

The museum also contained an engaging and interactive room that summarized the costs of war fought by the US, nuclear bombing of Japan and conflict simulation and rated your ability to respond. I was a little heavy handed in averting war :)

Overall excellent and must see if you have an interest. Lots of signs showing the direction to the museum from the main road, lots of parking and excellent facilities. Would like to come back when they have their fly bys to see any of these planes in action.

The whole family enjoyed the museum...from the 5 year old to the senior citizen. Planes, tanks and more. Lots to see and lots to read. This is one of my favorite military/aircraft museums I've visited. Don't miss it! Try Groupon for a discounted ticket. Yo Downside was that they were listed on the ASTC Reciprocal list but I found out they don't participate any more.

This is an unbelievable collection of flyable airplanes. The owner has acquired some very significantly important planes and has restored them to better than new condition. That they are flyable is amazing. The facilities are very well let, open and you can get fairly close to the aircraft. There are a number of docents ready to answer questions. There were only a couple of other visitors when I went, no crowds to get in the way and it was easy to take photos and stroll around at my own pace. For airplane buffs, this is a must visit collection!

Well presented and explained by signage. Friendly docents who know their stuff. Easy to combine with nearby museums for aviation buffs.

Went to the war museum with my wife and brother-in-law and had a great time. The exhibit was filled with WWII, Vietnam and WWI planes, tanks, motorcycles and other items from battle's past. My brother-in-law was a gunner on a Huey Cobra in Vietnam. He said it was pretty exciting but it was the wrong war to be in. I think anyone that likes war stuff would definitely get their money's worth here.

An excellent collection of restored aircraft of different vintages! Most of the other reviews for this attraction have hit it spot on! Having been to other flight museums in many different cities, including Dayton's massive Airforce Museum and Boeing field, this collection is smaller and more eclectic. It takes only about two hours to go through the entire collection, so you're not exhausted when you are finished. This attraction is well worth the price of admission and the time it takes to view it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!

I was really looking forward to seeing these aircraft as I have always been fascinated them. And I was not disappointed when I arrived. These aircraft are in mint condition. They are all kept in two hangers with the floor so clean you could eat off of it. There are knowledgeable guides that tell the history of the aircraft and some pretty interesting stories behind some of them. We were there on a very chilly and overcast day, so if you plan to go in that type of weather, a sweater would be appropriate for indoors, as there was little to no heat in the hanger. You won't be disappointed in your visit.

Great collection of mainly WW II vintage warplanes and armor presented in a spacious and well lit environment . All the restorations are undertaken to the highest standards. Occasion flying days allow one to see them in their natural flight environment. Spotless clean restrooms and museum.Small gift shop and vending machine refreshments.Easy to find with excellent signage as a guide easy parking. Friendly efficient staff

Very well presented, planes and tanks etc are in excellent condition, the exhibits were very well maintained and explanations easy to follow, I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this place as I usually find these museums pretty boring (although I have been to many similar museums with son and husband who are interested in this type of stuff). I will go again if we are in the area as there are still many exhibits I missed, even though we spent at least 3 hours here, its a pretty extensive collection.

Flying Heritage collection center not only show the collection of the aircraft, it also document the information to educated people. Beside just showing the aircraft and tank, they also pay attention to rebuild the machine to let them fly and move again! They do such a good job to manager them.
And they keep lots of precious moments in both color and black & white film to show in their theater.
It's a great time to spend our spring break with kids here, such a learning moment for both us adult and our children!
When you spend time to learn the aircraft , to watch the document, to be-educated the history, specially with your children; it's a powerful way to mention " we forget not"
About the war!
Everyone should come to pay a visit!

I've been to museums all over the world and this one is special. The airplanes are immaculate and the location is fantastic. What a special treat.

Great place to go visit with the family. So much history in one place, we will go back with more family soon!

Price was very good, with great assistance and knowledgeable staff. Our grandson was very excited to see this display.

If any of the above interest you, do not miss this place. I only went because my son wanted to see the place. By the end, he kept asking my to hurry up. Get the picture? The planes are only half of the draw. I have never been so close to the massive tanks and other land vehicles used in war. Also have an enigma machine, keep your eyes open, it is easy to walk fight by that one.

The Flying Heritage is a very clean very well maintain and great staff providing information and conversation on all the great artifacts. They have a good range of items to see and a bunch of WW2 aircraft. There are a couple of interactive areas to dive deep into some of the areas. There is no rush and family friendly environment. There are plenty of bathrooms and a wheelchair friendly.

It's been several years since I visited this collection but I'm still haunted by the sight of a small fabric-covered plane that was flown by two very young girls as one flew the craft and the other hand-lifted the bombs to drop on the enemy from low elevations. Amazing zeal!

If you're into rare and vintage planes, particularly from WWII, you'll love this collection. Even if you're only vaguely interested and can't tell the difference between any of them (but are stuck going with someone who is), there is a lot of detail about the planes to make them come alive, from the people who made them, the women who flew some of them, to just how they came to be a part of this collection. Paul Allen of Microsoft owns these planes, so every one of them has been lovingly restored to flying condition (not just show-off-in-a-museum condition) - every one of the planes could be flown. The collection even includes a few tanks and some rocket planes! If you look at the website, you can see if any of the planes are being flown in a scheduled demonstration, weather permitting.
The place is well-signed but it is tucked next to the Boeing Everett plant, so be mindful of the directions so you don't accidentally park or drive into in a restricted area. Also, there are two buildings on site to examine; the second hangar includes Spaceship One (yes, the real one.) It's very much a museum you could cover in a few hours and feel like you saw everything. They do offer military and senior discounts on the tickets. Also, the majority of the museum isn't a hands-on experience, although there is a setup for a eight-seat Flight Simulator program and some interactive displays, and it is wheelchair accessible. Come early if you plan on coming on a day when the weather is good and there is a flight demonstration; it does get crowded quickly and parking becomes a premium.

Got to know about the existence of the Flying Heritage Collection (FHC) via a brochure on one of the Washington State Ferries. Got curious immediately as I am a real lover of everything that has to do with the World War II and the history of technology in general.

The day after we went from Seattle downtown to FHC, which require just 30 minutes in normal traffic. Easy to get there and free parking right in front of the entrance.

Got in, and it was just $14.00 per person. Inexpensive in comparison with other attractions in the region, especially if you look what you get in return.

We entered hangar 1 (there are 2 hangers and plans to build a 3rd one) and I was impressed immediately with the planes that were standing there but most of all on their condition! Remarkable! All had oil buckets underneath there engines to catch dropping oil, which is a sign that all there engines are maintained and in a fly-able condition.

A very remarkable and UNIQUE collection is standing there. Think of the well known and popular planes like the Spitfire, the Hurricane, etc. But there are many more! Even a full V2 rocket which consists for a 100% of original components! Also the V1 rocket is included in the collection, next to a bomber plane, Russian, Japanese, Britisch, American, and German planes and also quite a collection of pantsered vehicles including tanks, trucks, a SCUD, air defenses, etc.

Very fortunate was that we were witnessing a test flight of the Hurricane! Astonishing!! What a plane and what a sound!!!!

Paul Allen and team, thanks for this great collection!!!!

PS. For those who are planning to go there during April-August, check the FHC website. They have regular flying shows with the planes out of the collection!!

For the buff and enthusiast, this is a place to die for. All models are working and flying. No this isn't for the young ones, but an up front and open display area of some of the greatest flying historical aircraft in the country.

The guides that work on the planes are superb for their passion and pride!

Well another Place to see the great aircraft and Tanks! This collection is well worth your time and energy, they have gotten a crew that knows all the machines, those in the air as well as on the ground, you can almost touch them, you can't but they are so close. This collection has the last flying copies of many WWii aircraft and is the only place in the world you can see them. A great day to spend with family and friends.

The museum focuses heavily upon the aircraft of WW2 and the roles they played during that time. Each plane has a placard that tells you about that model as well as that particular plane's own history. The museum also has video monitors throughout, all giving you more insight into events surrounding the war.

This place is a must see if you like WW2 airplanes. Many of the displays are in flying condition and get flown often. They even have a V2!

We let a docent show us around. He was enthusiastic and well informed. I'm not big into museums but this was definitely worth the time.

We visited Boeing at Everett on Memorial Weekend, June 2017 and the crowds were so huge we had hours to wait for our tour time. We needed something to fill in our 2 hours or so waiting time and this Museum was suggested. The museum is close to the Boeing factory and has parking. It is housed in hangers and has lots of "active" exhibits that either fly or drive. It also has volunteers who seem to be retired veterans to provide commentary and they are very knowledgeable and friendly. They seem to often have something happening, indeed on Memorial Day monday we saw the B25 flying over our heads! The exhibits are in beautiful condition and include mostly WW2 airplanes and armour. They also have a theater showing historical short movies. It was so interesting we left late and nearly missed our Boeing tour time!
I can highly recommend this museum and allow several hours to fully enjoy it.

My daughter and I decided to gift my husband, (her father), a trip to the museum for his Birthday. My daughter took her husband and three girls and we all had a great time! My husband loved his gift as he is very fond of planes and tanks. We spent two hours there and will definitely go again in the near future.

When in Everett WA, this family friendly museum is not expensive and it is great to see some really interesting airplanes and tanks from our collective history. It has a lot of important facts and pictures that enrich the presentations and also, some activities for all in the family from reading about different people from all walks of life and countries to a diplomacy vs. war strategy game. I would have wished more offerings from the museum store such as posters of some of the interesting facts/airplanes photos, etc., but overall it was a very nice experience for our family.

The museum consists of three hangers with a majority of the exhibits being WW2, but there are additional exhibits going through the Vietnam War. The layout and organization of the museum is great, it has a very open concept, which allows you to walk around all of the displays. Each display has a bit of background on the vehicle in general as well as some specific information about its fate before being restored.

You can wander on your own or there are volunteers who you can speak with. There was plenty of parking and the museum is easy to get to, although it is a bit off the beaten path.

If you enjoy military vehicles, this museum is a must see.

I had about a 90 minute break between meetings, and decided to make a quick trip through this museum. Initially, I was worried about being able to get through and see everything. As it turns out, it was the perfect size and content for an hour and a half walking tour at my pace. Not only was there a good mix of aircraft and armor, each display had a brief history of the type and of the particular piece on display. Highlight of the tour- for me-was watching two mechanics working on the landing gear of the P-40. I got to see a few cycles of the gear coming up and down as they worked to get the sequencing right. Corny right? Getting excited about landing gear going up and down? Well, if you're an air-head like me and it's a 75-yr old piece of history then yes, it's a big deal! Highly recommend this small-ish (3 separate hangars) aviation and armor museum.

We went early on a Thursday morning, not very crowded. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the building. Easy flat walking. Nominal fee for seniors. Nice gift shop.

There are two hangars full of many types of aircraft from WW2, a V2 rocket, a space ship, videos to watch, tanks. My favorite was the flying "Jenny" a yellow bi-plane that was the first type of plane used in war, later called a "barnstormer" and used to thrill the local crowds.

Our guide was wonderful, just so interested and knowledgeable about the history. It was a treat to hear stories about unusual things like the flying "night witches" of Russia.

I heard CEM a friend this was an exceptional Musuem - owned by Paul Allen.

Indeed it's very nice and access to docents was very good making it more enjoyable.

It seems this is about 30 minutes from Seattle, I left from Tacoma which was about an hour. Worth the drive.

It's a beautiful facility, a little hard to find without a GPS, but worth the drive.

Billionaire Paul Allen has created an excellent slice of WW2 heritage with a small sample of Vietnam and one u recall from today (MIG).

What is really cool is that he not only has found some only examples, he's restored them to flying condition and they fly them in the weekends in the summer. Wow. See WW2 era planes take off and land - spectacular.

Our Docent Rick spent 3 hours with us, sharing the stories and information that brought each display to life.

I am bored quickly and my nephew is 19, so both of us would have spent a shorter time without Rick's excellent presentation.

Well worth the trip - why not?

I'm not too sure why I have never been here before but I will definitely return. Such an impressive collection and lots of rarities. If you are an enthusiast you must go here.

My daughter wanted to visit an aviation related aircraft museum while we are visiting the Northwest. We are staying in Lynnwood and I saw the sign while driving so I suggested this one.
Staff is extremely friendly. The exhibits are very informative and interesting. We were slightly pressed for time so we missed the movies in the second hangar but have a feeling we will return when we return to the Seattle area.
Highly recommend!

This museum is very convenient to visit if you are going on the Boeing Tour. Otherwise is is great to visit as a separate activity or if you have limited time.

In town to visit friends and couldn't pass up the chance go visit this museum I have heard so much about. We were very impressed, Len was our impromptu tour guide, and he was a wealth of knowledge. Can't wait to come back when the third wing opens. Great collection - highly recommend!

Took our grand kids. They enjoyed it for sure, but gramps really enjoyed it! What a collection. B25, V2 Rocket (hard to explain to grand kids), P51 Mustang and LOTS more. Meeting a WWII B17 crew member when we arrived was a big bonus. Russian, Japanese, German aircraft. If you like this sort of thing, don't miss it!

Spent the whole day at the annual Skyfair event. Showcase of WWII planes and armour. Great flybys and static displays are extensive and well laid out. The mock tank battle was fun, but the choice of American “soldiers” was a joke...although that might have been on purpose. Lots of fun.

This is a very nice set of Aircraft and Military Armor. Layed out well for photography. They have several special events throughout the year too.

Intended to tolerate a 1 1/2 hour visit for plane buff hubby's sake, but he was dragging ME out after 3 hours! This fantastic collection of beautifully restored and maintained aircraft has highly usable informational plaques and a fabulous explanation just inside the door showing the history of aviation in contexts of politics and culture. The planes are all very viewable and fairly up close and we loved the plaques telling not only the history of the type of plane but of each specific plane. The only complaint was they should be put in age order so it's easier to see the progression, even over cultures, of aviation advances. Some true gems we've never seen anywhere else and the Sherman tank video was well worth the time.

Paul Allen has done a great job restoring planes and even tanks. Most of the planes still fly. This is a must see at Paine field

Not a huge collection by any means, and virtually everything they have actually flies. Was there on a day when they were doing annuals, so lots of cowlings off the planes. Was impressed by the scope of the collection and the ground vehicles that go with it all. Not often you get to see a current front line Russian Fighter (Mig-29) or an apparently functional anti-aircraft battery from WWII.

The aircraft collection, owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is one of the best anywhere. Nearly all of the mostly WWII planes are flyable and do occasionally perform on weekends. There are several rare or one-of-a-kind examples of American and German aircraft. There are also two tanks and a German 88 mm gun on display.

Went a couple weeks ago when they had the air show, and it was amazing. Got to watch them fire off an anti-aircraft gun, as well as, a tank! They have some very pristine WWII planes. The Mustang and the Corsair were my favorites and the Mustang actually flew! They also had a very nice Messerschmitt that flew as well. They put on a great show!

Just attended the first Tanktoberfest at FHCAM. What a blast! At only 4 hours, I wish it would have lasted longer. Many static vehicles where you could get up close and look inside. 3 tanks were fully operational and drove around the track every 30 minutes. Great event, looking forward to Tanksgiving in December.

One of the few museums in the world where most of the attractions are still live ! The best restaurations are present to allow 80 years old aircraft to take off and amuse aviation lovers of all ages. During the week you may find open cowlings for engine tuning, and on special weekends, the a big gathering of warbird fanatics to see those million dollar aluminum winged animals that once ruled the skies, to fly again ! Unmissable for young and senior aviation site-seeing if visiting Seattle and Everett !

This is a very impressive collection of aircraft and military machines that would certainly fascinate all those interested in World War II. But I found it rather overpriced - $14 for an adult - and very difficult to locate. I had initially assumed that, if I drove to Paine Field, I would quickly find signs guiding me to the place. Unfortunately, the signage was very poor and, if it hadn't been for my cell phone GPS, I would never have found it.

There are two hangars to explore and the restorations are quite remarkable. The information provided about the planes is very detailed, often ranging to the names of the particular pilots who flew them and how the planes ultimately made their way into the collection.

marvelous MUSEUM with docents to explain the various planes and tanks. Located at Paine Field where there are three additional museums. You can have a whole day of airplanes!

I don't think a more pristine group of planes or tanks/armor could be collected in one place. And to think that they fly some of the planes and run some of the tanks is almost unfathomable to me. Many of the planes are very rare, all just look like they rolled off the factory floor. The write ups are easy and enjoyable to read. There are docents offering information on the collection. I enjoy walking around at my own pace. Simply a fantastic collection.

easy parking or bus connections. VERY Good museum. So much to see, so much to learn, guides are very enthusiastic. Multiply exhibits. Family could go to own interest areas or stay together. We were able to get our own guide who answered all questions, told great stories & history. Spent 4 hrs...could do in 1 1/2 if necessary. Good for 1 or couple or more.

First thing you'll notice is that it's $12 to get in and there aren't many more than a dozen planes to see. So, it's a bit pricey compared to the zoo or science center which are much, much, larger. But if you or or kids are dying to see a real P-51 mustang, Spitfire, and Fock-Wulf 190, then this could be the place for you.

This place is unusal because they offer you a guided tour on the spot, even if you came by yourself. I would take them up on the opportunity since you will be able to appreciate the planes much better and if you take the tour, it will take about an hour to see the planes instead of 10 minutes if you just walk through it.

If you bring the kids, I would recommend seeing a war movie like "Red-tails" so they can appreciate the planes they are looking at, otherwise, I could see them getting bored fast. It may not make it worth the price of admission which seems pretty steep for what it is. Considering how many billions Paul Allen has, he should make this musuem free if he really wants to promote the history and appreciation of these planes.

I am by no means a plane enthusiast, but this place was fascinating! It wasn't too expensive (and they give military, Boeing, and AAA discounts), and the planes are interesting, but the real gems of this place aren't the planes, it's the docents! These guys know EVERYTHING. My WW2 plane-obssessed brother-in-law didn't ask a single question our docent, Norm, couldn't answer. And he told fascinating stories! The docent walked us around to each plane, telling us both the history of the model of plane, and the specific planes on display themselves-- and the tour (about 1.5-2 hours) was totally free. Fabulous!

If you are into planes, or if you are even into history in the tiniest way, this place will be worth a visit.

Their collection is amazing, with many rare finds. The docent that I spoke with was well informed and I learned many things about combat aviation that I did not know coming in the door. A wonderful visit!

Most recent trip was the first flying day of 2014. We came expecting 3 or 4 aircraft to perform as per the web calendar. Instead we get a 3 hour 15 plane airshow - all free. Wandered the display area including the restoration shops - just fascinating bit of history and well done to the preservationists working so hard there.

We got lucky and happened to go during their air show and it was absolutely awesome! I'm a mom and I wasn't really that excited to go, but I was so impressed! They had a WW2 pilot, age 95, there to talk to people about what it was like, SO MANY planes and to see them flying gave me chills. Such an amazing experience! Highly recommend!

Nothing else like this collection of historic yet airworthy planes on display as well as in the air. Certain days are free to watch.

My husband is crazy for history and we had a private guide named Hank and he was so terrific . If you like old war history, don't miss this

For any aviation/airplane lover, this is a great collection of WWII planes and historical information. Well managed exhibits and planes are restored to brand new condition. Docents are knowledgeable and provide information matched to the visitors level of interest, from basic overview to full fledge aeroanautical level expert.
Great place to visit after taking the Boeing Plant tour nearby on Paine Field.
Fun for all ages and family types. Reasonably priced entrance fee.

I thought I had a pretty good idea going into this place what was there but it was way better than expected. The airplanes are awesome. All the armor is really cool too. I could have spent a couple hours here but had to kind of fly through it, no pun intended. Worth the trip. Easy parking. Was pretty slow when there so the tour guide was leading a couple people around and I tagged along. Very knowledgeable.

Great find and what an interesting place. You have to allow several hours as you will want to read the history of each aircraft, tank, etc.

Covering 3 hangers, and such a variety, it is absolutely worth it for young and old. Small kids may not enjoy it as much, as you have to appreciate the scale and variety if it.

An article on this museum was in Air & Space magazine a couple of years ago. I clipped the article out because it sounded so interesting. I was in the Seattle area last fall and took the opportunity to rent a car and visit the Flying Heritage Museum. First of all, there is not much public transportation between Seattle and Everett during the middle of the day, so you are pretty much going to have to rent a car to get there.
The museum was fantastic. Every airplane and armor piece still flies or operates. While I was there, they were working on a Fieseler Storch, and were running the engine just outside. Everything is flyable , and they have a show every year and get several aircraft out to fly for the public. One interesting fact is that they have several aircraft that are so rare that even though they are flyable, the museum does not fly those.
This museum was definitely worth the trouble to get there

Wow, what a great place lots of planes and tanks and military stuff. Very informative displays learned a lot about military history.

We visited the Flying Heritage Collection (founded and backed by Paul Allen) as history buffs, and we weren't disappointed. This is a museum of flying, mostly WW II and earlier, but is called a "collection" because most of the planes are actually flown. The aircraft are beautifully restored, and include planes that we though had vanished, including 3 Mitsubishi Zeros, an Oscar, several German WW II planes (including the rocket-propelled Komet), a Spitfire, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, a P-40, and on and on. As well as a Jenny and a few other pre-WW I craft. Several WW II Soviet aircraft also. There are also tanks, and a V-2 rocket. Modern exhibits include SpaceShipOne, a Huey, and a MiG 29.

We were shown around by a highly knowledgeable volunteer Docent guide, who went into detail about each exhibit, including the specific item's history. There's also excellent label copy on all of the artifacts.

This is well worth the drive; it's only a half hour from Seattle.

We came here as a last minute decision to kill time before our late afternoon flight. And we are happy we did! Everett is about a 40 minute drive from Seattle and it's really easy to get to the museum. They have a great display of various kinds of aircraft used in the World War II. It was nice to be able to see aircraft, tanks, and other battlefield vehicles from other countries. Very clean and well organized too. Not to be missed! Especially if you are going to the Museum of Flight.

This museum is bigger than expected - two hangers full of historic planes, tanks, weapons. The static displays are accompanied by AV screens which give a lot more information on the war era, the role the item played in the war and information on famous aviators and scientists. Worth spending 3 hours at least here. In summer the air conditioning is welcome. The souvenir shop has interesting aviation books to purchase; there are vending machines for drinks and snacks but no actual coffee shop.

Thank you for providing the public an opportunity to see these birds of history. My love of history and aircraft was enhanced with this visit. I also appreciated the gift shop selling model kits of the aircraft in the collection.

There's a lot going on here. They have various aircraft and vehicles undergoing restoration by volunteers. Most Interesting to me was the Dehavilland Comet. It's had a lot of work done. The interior is fully restored. There's also a gift shop for those that love aviation stuff.

Not enough time need 1 1/2-2 hours old planes and tanks fly able self guided. Has movies to watch Get $2 off coupon on flyer. Cost $14 to enter

Very nice place to go see history up close and personal. The part about Hitler was a bit weird though seemed a bit over the top, I know it's history but seriously.

I'm not certain about the other 364 days of the year, but on Aviation Day, this is where is at! Lots of cool activities for kids 2 - 99! The people in the museum were incredibly knowledgeable, and very willing to questions. The layout is easily navigable, the bathrooms are tidy (if a bit small), and the displays arts visually appealing.

Hard to say what my favorite piece was, as they had a very extensive collection. Probably took me about 2 hours to go through the whole place.

My father and I paid a visit to the museum on our way home from Seattle. He was a member of the RCAF during WWII and worked on aircraft in Manitoba and Ontario during his time in the RCAF. I had done a little research prior to our trip as he quite enjoyed the Museum of Flight on our last visit along with a surprise opportunity to see the Blue Angels fly. I wanted to show him more but something different. I was pleased to discover that this museum had not only a Spitfire but a Mosquito and a front section from a Lancaster which he had worked on a fair amount during his service.
He was quite happy to see those pieces as well as the rest of the displays while reminiscing about his time in the service with me. The smell of the oil and machinery was excellent and brought back many memories for him.

The museum is quite well laid out and well labeled. Information is concise and very informative. While its a shame we weren't there to see anything move or fly we did see the Corsair and Hellcat fly last year at the Museum of Flight.

This museum is well worth a visit!

This museum is a real gem for aviation enthousiasts, and for everyone who's interested in WW2 planes, and tanks, because they have them too! And the fun part is, they are all in flying condition, and that's what they do every now and than! Be sure to be there than, you can check the data on their website!
I was lucky when I visited, because they were just testing a spitfire and a mustang! Furthermore was a privately owned MIG-29 on display!!
Very recommended!!!

I am a Historian and I volunteer at the National World War II Museum here in New Orleans. I always take advantage of the opportunity to visit museums when I travel. I was thrilled to finally make it to Everett to visit the legendary Flying Heritage Collection. I have read about this collection for a long time and it was even better than the articles had described. You get a great cross section of historic WWII warbirds from the major combatants including rarely seen Soviet planes. Most of the American people have no concept of the major contribution to victory made by the USSR. So it was great to see the FHC present a holistic and non-partisan history of WWII in the context of these planes and artifacts. I wrote my MA Thesis on Wernher von Braun so I was thrilled to see the museum have a A4/V2 in their collection. Most visitors will enjoy getting to see these rare warbirds still in flying condition. I loved seeing the only surviving example of the long-nosed FW-190 D-13 & the rarely seen and underappreciated Hawker Hurricane. If you are fortunate you will be there when they get one of these priceless warbirds out to fly it. Still, it is worth your time to go see these planes on static display and talk to one of the museum staff about the history of these fine warplanes.

My husband said his (lengthy) visit to Paul Allen's Warbirds Museum was a thrill to his heart and a highlight of this trip. Full of working, restored and rare airplanes and weapons, it is also full of volunteers who love their work, and are eager to swap stories with military vets, especially those with overseas service and experience. Thank you, Paul Allen, for the vision and the generosity to support, with grace and enthusiasm, this one-of-a-kind museum.

My husband loved that you could touch and smell the planes, put your head in the engine bays and talk to the people who restored them. Got to see a P51 Mustang take off that was in the museum display. It is a working museum.

Everyone was help. Very well arranged with great documentation. I would highly recommend visiting the Flying Heritage Museum. It is a place to take your time and read the descriptions of each item.

Fantastic museum with a lot of rare airplanes and equipment.
Well worth spending some hours there. The staff is very helpful and provided some extra information not displayed on the plaques.

This wonderful museum of our heritage is now permanently closed due to the entire contents being sold to a private collector by the holding company Vulcan Inc in charge of Paul Allen’s estate. Vulcan has also closed several other museums and a cinematic history theater all in the Seattle area.

One of a kind jets, a tank that Paul Allen paid MILLIONS for and a great location make this a great afternoon. There's even a tank that's been cut in half so you can really see what it's like to be inside! They have fun events and all of the docents are super knowledgeable. Probably the coolest war history museum you've never heard of.

A group of us went to see this collection together. We were lucky to have a very knowledgeable docent take us around on a tour through the two buildings. He provided us with a lot of background on the various planes and other items on display. When you see what these planes look like before being restored, then after, it is quite amazing. Many of the planes are the only ones left today.

Definitely worth the time and money.

We were passing this from Port Edmonds to Burlington,
Very good museum if you are interested in war planes and tanks and war guns.
Easy to find and plenty of free car parking. Small but with lots of immaculate planes and artifacts that were used in both world wars.
There are films to watch about various events during the wars.
I found the interactive screens all about wars around the world from early years to the war in Iraq fascinating and easy to use.
There are 3 hangars to visit , there are plenty of restrooms and drinks available. Not expensive to visit would definitely recommend going if you are passing through this area and you enjoy the history of aeroplanes.

A collection of mostly WW II-era planes, with a few helos and other post-WW II craft and items about jet propulsion. There are German, US and Japanese planes. I think there were UK and Russian planes too. Each plane has a placard that details the use of the plane in the War, as well as info about the specific plane on display. Aircraft are housed in two hangers. The second hanger shows a series of rotating short films about the war and aircraft and has some of the later model craft, including a replica of Space ship one, the private aircraft that won Paul Allen's contest to have a private plane fly into outer space.

The info placards are handy but, if you can, get a docent-led tour. They know so much. We were there on a slower day and so our volunteer spent more than an hour with us, discussing the planes and their service, as well as vignettes about the former American pilots who had seen their restored planes -- the exact ones in the exhibit. A couple times a year some of the planes are flown (e.g., as part of Seafare). If you can plan your visits for one of those times, you'll be able to see the craft take off and land.

Several kids were there and seemed to enjoy looking at the planes too (although they may not last more than an hour - there aren't really any "kid exhibits"). There is a small gift shop in each hanger with books and memorabilia. One of the docents there is a WW II vet who also has a book for sale in the gift shop. I hope I can get around that well when I am 90!

There are wheelchairs available if needed. No major food available, other than snacks in the gift shop. There is an entrance fee, with discounts for seniors and kids. Parking was available and had many spots available the weekend day we visited.

While visiting Seattle, my son who is a history buff, wanted to visit this place. It was not a disappointment. The hangars included collections of American, German, Japanese and even Russian war machines. Most of the collection included airplanes, but there were also small tanks, cycles and rockets.

If you are ever in the Everett area and have any semblance of appreciation for history, this is a must see.

Every exhibit was beautifully done, with explanations and descriptions for every piece on display.

Went there for 2018’s “Tanktoberfest”. It was a blast, literally, tanks and big guns shooting and a brewfest. Good exhibits well displayed.

Best eggs Benedict in Washington! Well know local favorite we eat there every time were in town if you get the burger good luck finishing the fries

What a unique collection of planes, tanks and history. What made this collection even more impressive is that many of these planes and tanks are in working condition. We live close enough where every once in a while we see some of these planes in the air.

There are two hangers in this collection filled with what is probably a walk down memory lane for many. There is historical narrative throughout the property and museum volunteers to ask questions. They have a theater that rotates short films every 15 minutes or so.

There is a small gift shop in each hanger as well as restrooms. The gift shop does have a few food and drink items for sale.

We spent about 1.5 hours walking through both hangers. If you have about 3 hours, you could get through both hangers completely ( Reading all of the plaques ) and watch a few film presentations.

This was a great experience. Our 18-year-old nephew really enjoyed it as well.

I am a military history buff and have been to military museums in many different countries. I walked into this one thinking that there was one or planes here I had not seen before. As strange as it seems the item that really impressed me was not the FW D9, nor the Zero trainer, nor one of the many other planes, V-1's, nor the V-2, nor the ME163. It was the airplane tug made just for the ME 163. I have never seen one of these in real life, just old photo's.

Well laid out with nice summary placards for each item. Plus staff on hand to talk to and ask questions. They had a rarity of a Mosquito that happens to be my favorite plane. Place kept looking new. Be aware that their are two separate hangers as it was not real clear and you might overlook the second area. Around 30 mile North of Seattle but an easy drive. Near the Boeing factory tour and Future of Flight museum so might as well stop here as well. There is a senior admission price available.

Planes planes planes....some flying, some static. All beautifully presented, a true treat for the Vintage plane enthusiast.

Went to visit this museum and accidentally found ourselves at their airshow, with some of the aircraft actually flying. Good deal for the day since the entry included the other air museum across the airfield. They have some of the last (if not THE last) flying aircraft for some variants.

After visiting the Boeing factory, my wife and I came across the airport to visit the other museum on my list in Everett. I was disappointed with the Boeing tour but wasn't at Paul Allens flight museum. It will appeal to those who love old war birds. I have been lucky to witness many great planes at many museums all over, but I was surprised to see some of toys that Mr. Allen has been able to collect that I have never been able to see in person before. Our guide was entertaining and informative giving the specific history of the planes on display. This museum will not appeal to all (my wife went on ahead of the tour and was ready to leave after an hour or so while I wanted to stay till closing). But if I had a choice between the Boeing tour and the Flight Heritage Collection, I would choose this one.

This place is a must for fans of vintage aircraft. Beautiful restoration and great information on all of the planes.

My daughter (a Boeing employee) and I visited FHC for a very interesting afternoon. Outstanding collection of vintage airplanes and armored vehicles. All, but two, of plane are maintained in a flight worthy condition. Great description of each plane. If you love aviation this place is for you. Very friendly/knowledgeable staff. The price is reasonable. We easily spent 3 hours there.

Tankfest Had never been before. It was very informative and fun. Enjoyed learning a bout the tanks and other jeeps, planes, bombs etc. Had a great time. O my bad thing was the rain

My husband is 3rd generation Boeing and we love Air museums, we've been to many across the country. This one is really fun. Especially since he got to work on a restoration project. You and your family can enjoy a good 2-3 hours there. We do, every time we go. It's a great place to take out of town guests too.

My 84 year old father came to town for a visit. Since his stamina is not what it use to be I looked for easy short day trips that would not wear him out. How fun it was to share this experience with him!

My family visited this museum for the first time. I did not realize that Paul Allen had such a large collection of authentic military vehicles. Some of the planes are even capable of flying - the ones that have a metal bucket underneath the plane. Great collection of planes and tanks. In the back rooms, they even have bombs such as the A-bomb. We also found the large touch panels at the back very informative. I understand they are currently building another large hanger which will be open the fall of 2018. Great place to take the kids.

Well, it's kind of hard to find so you might want to use your GPS to find the place. This place is so clean you could eat off of the floor (not suggesting you do so) but, you get the point. Paul Allen, has done a great job of collecting these war birds and machines from all parts of the world. Most are in original condition. Some are the only example left in existance. There is also a movie screening area where you can see the actual aircraft in the museum fly. If you are an aircraft nut (like I am) you'll want to search out this place and get some pictures (flash pictures are allowed) of you and these aiplanes of the past. My wife even enjoyed this museum and committed on how clean and detailed everything was. Hey, you've already driven thru the Seattle traffic nightmare to get up to the Everett, WA area to go to Boeing, so you may as well see this too. We (wife and myself) were glad we did. Ron and Pam.

This was a highlight of my life. What better way to spend time than by looking at history. The people are friendly and obviously enjoyed their jobs

If you're into aviation history, this place is extremely interesting. We had our own personal guide, who walked us around every aircraft. We could touch and feel aircraft 50, 60, 70 years old that have been lovingly restored and maintained. We even went out on the tarmac and were able to climb up into the actual cockpit of a WWII bomber. The guide was very personable and knew intimate details of every plane.

Paul Allens (Microsoft) private collection of planes, tanks, rockets etc. Well worth a visit. Near Boeing plant and another air museum.

Call ahead to get a time for the docents. Most of them know the planes very well and they will take you through the collection one by one. Check to see if Art Unrue (sp??) is working that day. He was waistgunner and has a lot to say about the performance characteristics of the german planes.

Like others, we came to Flying Heritage after our Boeing Factory Tour in Everett. I was so impressed with the care taken with these beautiful vintage aircraft! We were there the day before a big air show, and mechanics were prepping a couple of planes to fly the next day. To be that close to a piece of history that STILL flies is amazing. We also saw V1 and V2 rockets, which I'd never seen in person before.

There were very few visitors at the time we were there, and we became friendly with one docent, Mike, who accompanied us through both hangars and told remarkable tales of some of the planes, particularly the Japanese Zero.

The restorations are impressive, and the passion behind the Museum is obvious. If you're at all an aircraft, military, or WWII buff, this is for you.

Have the best collection west of Dayton, Ohio. Great Docents and excellent layout for viewing. Excellent displays of epuitpment.

we live in the area and have visited this small museum a few times. we love it. they give you AAA discounts and our out of town guests love it to. the docents here have flown these planes and are so willing to tell you about them and their personal stories. so fun to visit. very small, low key type museum.

If you love old airplanes, particularly WWII airplanes then this is the museum for you, Diminutive in size but there is a lot of history packed in side. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Everett area.

Extremely well written placards at every turn. Fascinating facts about every aspect of World War II not just the armaments but the people involved. Paul Allen’s passion for this collection is evident in the pristine restorations and the astonishing fact that each and everyone of these magnificent planes are actually FLYABLE!

If you love all types of planes then this is the place to visit. Each plane on display is the last of it's kind planes and artifacts of World Wars I and II. American, British, German, Japanese, Russian planes including a MIG, Messerschmitt Komet, Mustang, Zero, Spitfire......beautifully displayed and all the fascinating details.

I have been here a few times during the times that they have flown some of the planes on display. This is a super cool collection. Would recommend you look at their website for when they are flying planes.

It has been 2 years scene our last visit and it was a great day to be inside enjoying another visit at a Professional Museum of Wonderful air craft.
Everything is keep so clean and the planes are sparkling clean.
Thank you Mr Allen.
Gary C.

Fantastic effort to preserve and make history available to all. A fairly small but outstanding collection of historic aircraft well presented. Not to be missed for any aviation or history enthusiast ! Thanks to Paul Allen for investing in our history ! My only disappointment was missing the August flying display !

World Class collection of WW2 aircraft. Most are maintained for flight and are flown by museum personnel. Museum docents/guides in many cases have flown the aircraft they are describing. Some of the aircraft are the only examples in the world still flying. The FW 190 with the original BMW engine is an example. Their collection of combat vehicles is no less interesting often including specific vehicle history.

It is so nice to have such historical value which is not located inside a metropolis city. Conveniently located to Boeing factory,

This somewhat eclectic collection is ever-evolving thanks to the passionate attentions of its owner (Paul Allen) and numerous volunteers. All exhibits are kept in working condition and summer sees many sputtering to life and soaring into the wild blue. I particularly appreciate the early hand-sewn flying machine and the "Night Witches". The personal stories of various planes captivate. A 'don't miss' in Everett, along with Museum of Flight and History of Flight -- even those who resist airplanes and museums will find something of interest.

Enjoyed the thrill of watching a World War Two US P-51 Mustang and British Spitfire taxi by, take off, fly in formation and make several low passes over the field. Inside the spotless hangar, saw many other fully restored and flyable aircraft from the USA, Britain, Germany and Japan displayed neatly with signs explaining their history. Docents (hosts) abound to lead informal groups around, describe the exhibits and answer questions. Our mixed group of seniors, younger adults, teenagers and preteens all thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

My husband, an air force brat, was in heaven at this exceptional museum. I was afraid I was going to be bored out of my skull, looking at yet another set of planes, but found this to be filled with interesting items and compelling stories. The docents also shared tales that thrilled. We hope to return on a fly day in the future.

We recently attended Skyfair 2018 and words cannot express this phenomenal event...other than FANTASTIC! This museum and everything/everyone involved make sure we never forget to appreciate our freedoms.

We went there thinking we would spend 1-hour maximum, it took more than 3! So much information and they had four airplanes flying in the demonstration! Unbelievable! If you like history, this place is a gem!

Many folks miss this wonderful museum, instead go to the nearby Boeing factory tour. DIN MISS THIS. The late billionaire and Microsoft founder Paul Allen collected tanks,rockets,airplanes from around the world( as only a billionaire could) and opened this museum. The tanks and planes are operational and sometimes give demonstrations. My 7 and 9 year old grandsons enjoyed it as much as their grandmother who is not interested in war museums. Spend 2 hours, you won’t be disappointed

Very impressive. We had a guide and he was superb. Absolutely reccomend a visit and plan 3-4 hours. The World War two aircraft were impressive as well.

The best museum ever, I’m so glad they reopened it is so fun and I highly recommend it, the employees are very nice and helpful.

We combined our visit to the FHC with the Boeing tour at Paine field which was also a great experience. We visited the collection after seeing a selection of the aircraft fly at the seafair air show the previous weekend. The collection is fantastic with all the aircraft in immaculate condition which was nice to see. The guides were very informative and generally great to talk to. As a bit of a plane nerd myself it was good to see such rare aircraft in good and flying conditions which I wouldn't see back at home in the UK. A unique collection which I would recommend to anyone.

A group of adults went. The Men were thoroughly enthralled by it all. Talking non stop about this or that plane. There were several scenes that were of interest to us women also. Overall, worth the adventure.

This is an excellent collection. The museum is so well put together, clean and easy to navigate. It was a great activity for a rainy morning.

There are displays with historical information that help pull the experience together.

This WW2 exhibit is filled with a restored collection of aircraft and other vehicles. The presentation includes: interpretive signage; photos; and other display items. Interior of the hangers are well lit and comfortable. Plenty of free parking.

The majority of these planes are qualified for flight by the FAA. Those that are missing a prop or an engine are undergoing FAA test and re certification for the next airshow season. Being October, the planes are entering their off season maintenance period. These are not static displays! This is not a museum.

A truly wonderful collection of mostly WWII aircraft and some artillary/tanks. The photo strips were excellent. The videos were very informative, especially the "NIGHTWITCHES". I was especially impressed by the aircraft's info card. But, the part of the card I found most interesting was the section on the history of the aircraft on display. I have never seen this presented before. Great context. THe before Zero display was amazing. Well worth the small price of admission.

There are some great planes here and the staff is very willing to answer any questions that you may have.

My wife and I were taking a flight out of Paine Field and stopped by here as we had some time before our flight - we needed more time! It was a bit of a maze to get to the museum but there is plenty of parking once you get there. The admission fee was $16 each as we are old, plus I'm retired Air Force. So, I don't consider it cheap but they have a pretty incredible collection of planes and armor spread out in 3 hangars, as well as some interactive displays you can use. As others have mentioned, many of these pieces are in operational condition and you'll see lots of pans to catch oil under the aircraft. Some of the aircraft are very rare so you are unlikely to see them anywhere else. There is also a small gift shop and restrooms available.

If you have any interest in aviation or the military I would highly recommend a stop here. I'm just sorry we didn't have more time to look around the museum, read the displays, etc. Very nice ....

From one of a kind aircraft to some common ones, they are all in incredible condition - like new. A must see for WW-2 and aviation buffs, you won't be disappointed.

Several things separate this from the usual aviation museum. One is the fact the vast majority of the collection is WWII aircraft. The second is the fact everything is in a collection of restored hangers that go back to the 1930s. The third is the type of aircraft available, and the fact that nearly every single piece on display is fully functional. There is also an interactive panel with selectable footage of discovered wreckage.
An additional asset are the people who work here. Even the special guests invited to talk and interact make history accessible. They tend to be well informed, and some, who've flown in combat, have amazing stories to share.
Finally, if you've the chance to go during an event, make it a point.

Great place for viewing history of aviation. Number of planes and helicopters plus various tanks from Allies and Axis countries of WWII.

This past weekend I visited three aviation museums and collections in the greater Seattle region. The Flying Heritage & Combat Armour Museum near the large Boeing aircraft factory (1968) is an amazing collection of aircraft and tanks/armour, and exhibits about war.
The museum even has four different atomic, nuclear and thermonuclear weapons on display, including what are arguably the most detailed copies of the Little Boy and the Fat Man atomic bombs in their "Why War?" exhibit.
Their new Animals at War exhibit is worth your time.
The aircraft are flown on special airshow days, and the tanks are driven (over cars) on special tank days.
There are several connected buildings housing the brightly lit and well displayed collection.
Thankfully the museum has collected outside the USA, and there is an impressive number of British and USSR aircraft.
This is very much worth the long drive north of Seattle.
The museum shares the runways with the huge Boeing factory, and you might be in the area for a Boeing factory tour.

I echo the many positive reviews of this attraction, You can find discounted tickets on Groupon or bring your tickets from the Museum of Flight for 1/2 admission. In the winter there are no flybys of the aircraft.

My son and I are aviation enthusiasts, and Rocco, one of the docents spent a lot of time with us explaining a number of the artifacts and their history. That made the visit all the more special.

Mosquito fighter/bomber currently being assembled after shipment from New Zealand. Must see for aviation enthusiasts. Most of the aircraft are flown each year.

The planes on display are well kept and have information posted about each.
Take the time to watch the video presentations that are scattered throughout the viewing area; they are worth the time. It was a great experience and offers discount on admission such as military and AAA. Fun time.

Lovely collection of mainly WW2 aircraft and tanks. Really well preserved and presented collection with helpful guides. Great that so many are flyable. We'll set out and lots of information too.

It's the Wandering Yank here. I've been to a number of air museums, in California and at the Smithsonian, and this is definitely one of the better ones.

On a recent visit to Seattle, I visited this and the outstanding Museum of Flight (see my review). This one is a lot smaller (and cheaper too). There are 2 buildings that contain restored military aircraft (mostly WW2 vintage), SpaceShipOne and a few tanks. Everything is indoors. It's very WW2-oriented. Most of the excellent written presentation discusses the origins, events and outcomes of the war, and explanations of the individual exhibits are thorough and enlightening.

2 enthusiastic thumbs up!

Liked: practically everything. Location is easy to get to with lots of parking. I am not a plane guy but loved the old planes and descriptions. The outside walls are full of murals explaining the era of the planes. ONLY disappointment was the theater in Building No. 2. It was not working when we went there (a Saturday) so were not able to see the actual film footage of battles etc. Really would have added to the experience since my wife and I are not of that era (born in '49 & '50). Lady said they were having trouble with it for a while. Otherwise great experience and worth the admission. Will try to go back when films are running.

My wife and I both really enjoyed our visit. I am especially interested in Russian WWII aircraft and I hit the jackpot. Included are an IL-2, I-16, PO-2/U2 and a P40 in US colors but actually one that was used by the Soviets and shot down there. In addition , there is a T-34 Russian tank and even a Russian TT-33 pistol.

The American, British, German, and Japanese aircraft are all great. Even though most of them are flying aircraft, their restoration puts them on a par with the best aviation museums. It looks like they have spared no expense to make this a small, but world class museum. The museum website is well done and a good introduction.

If you know about our history you will love it. If you do not you REALLY should go. We had been before, but decided to take a young friend. We went early to avoid crowds and had the experience of a lifetime. Our young friend had wanted to meet a World War II vet and knew that with each passing year his chances were vanishing. He got to meet Art Unruh who had been a tail gunner on a B-17 who walked around and explained everything. On a previous trip we met Col. Jenkins and were amazed and enthralled with his stories. The docents love this place and seem to be really pleased to share their knowledge. We have traveled quite a bit and with our interest in history have visited many WWII museums and exhibitions and this is truly a treasure.

I just went along with this because my husband wanted to go here and I figured if I went along, he would have to go shopping with me. BUT I think I enjoyed it as much as he did. There a lot of World war tanks pictures and planes, a lot of videos explaining everything and the staff is quick to answer questions and relate history tidbits you may have never heard of! I loved it.

An up close look at historic (mostly WWll) planes that are restored to flying condition. There is even a MIG fighter! There are educational displays and a theater. It only costs $12.00 for a 1st class collection that will take you a minimum of 2 hrs. to look over. These planes are owned by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft.

We went here after the Boeing Future of Flight tour. This was half the price and more than 10 times better. The planes are well displayed with both general descriptions and ones specific to that plane. In several areas, there are audio/video presentations often including the pilots who flew those specific planes, and the audio/video part was very well done: we watched every one. Really liked seeing SpaceShipOne and the X-Prize.

Wow......this should be on everyone's "Hit List" if you are into aviation and military history. There is so much more here than I would have ever expected in 3 large hangers. The people who run the place are more than happy to walk with you and explain some of the histories about the planes and military vehicles. All have historical placards with each vehicle exhibit and all are very well maintained (in like-new, authentic condition). This is a labor of love and if you go online you can usually find some discounts on the tickets. Even at the full price, the cost of admission is more than fair and well worth the visit. It's quite awesome to see so many dozens of aircraft and military vehicles and hardware. Do not miss it. It's a huge exhibit. Nice gift shop too.

My husband is a total aviation guy and has always wanted to visit this museum, so we stopped by one afternoon as we headed home from a trip to Seattle. It was fun watching him teach our girls about all the different aircraft! This museum is great because you can get up and close to the aircraft, including ones they are repairing. There are unique stories and aircraft, like the Soviet Union female pilots of WWII, called the Night Witches and their airplane the PO-2. And of course, there are tanks, Spitfires, and Messerschmitts! It wasn't crowded and the ticket prices are really reasonable. It's a great stop near Seattle, and everyone in the family will learn something. Highly recommend it!

Visited the museum for the first time today. Primary reason for going today was to see the tankfest including the firing of the tanks.

Unfortunately the weather wasn't to accommodating. Some rain, but windy. We arrived about 11:30am and the tanks were scheduled for 1:00pm. Because of the weather we spent most of the 1 1/2 hours inside. The number of items on display is limited, but what is there is very very unique. Looking at the various WW2 airplanes with a top speed of 250 mph and then looking at the V1 rockets at almost 500 mph, you can see why they were so deadly. But the top piece on display is the V2. The top speed is over 3000mph. Had that rocket been available earlier in the war, maybe it would have changed the game. Its one thing to look at the B25 and other planes, but looking at the cutaway of the V2 was nothing but impressive.

The tanks started to roll about 1:00pm. The first tank drove down the length of the parking area in front and then turned around and fired. Loud and lots of smoke, but not shocking. But then came the smaller tank. It went down and then backed up all the way to just past where we were standing. Unlike the first tank which had a count down, this one didn't or we couldn't hear it. All of a sudden if fired and it was increditably load and the shock force from the explosion was like someone hit you in the chest.

We enjoyed the planes and all the military equipment on display. Would like to go back, just on a warmer day.

We were looking for something close and doable with health-compromised parents and were amazed and delighted by the intrigue this museum captivated us by. Youngest in our party was 14, eldest 79 and everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. A must for out-of-towners and history buffs. Don't miss this one! Easy to navigate, interactive, and well organized. Will be planning to visit again and definitely signed up for mailing list to learn about future events. New items in constant rotation and is an active flying museum. Many Rare one of a kind items impeccably displayed.

staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and comical. they made the visit better. plenty of planes and craft to stare at for hours. wonderful time. would return.

I have seen air museums in Canada, England and many in the USA. The collection here is rivaled only by the Museum of Flight in Tukwila and ONLY by their scope and opportunities for children. This is one of the few collections you can DEPEND ON to show one of a kind aircraft in an accurate representation of their war time appearance. You can HEAR the FW190A fly with an accurate BMW radial engine, or the BF109 with a real Daimler Benz inverted V12 not the Merlin engined CASA Ha-1112 copies. They don't fly the FW190D13 because it is the only one left on earth! Hope you enjoy the pictures. Oh, that's Art Unruh a 50+ mission B17 waist gunner from WWII.

excellent collection! small facility but packed with both fixed and operational a/c Has fly-in weekends and special events often. Also has rare and one of a kind planes.

Learn what u need about aviation history, what I did not like was that the guides were not that well informed on the subject t

Paul Allan and the Flying Heritage Collection team have done a wonderful job of collecting and restoring a wide variety of very unique aircraft. If you love aircraft and especially restored vintage warbirds... this is a must visit. It is not just a drive by... but set aside a few hours to tour the museums. Oh and the monthly free fly days are exciting as well. Visit their web site for dates and times.

This is Paul Allen's (Co-founder of Microsoft) personal collection of (mostly) World War II aircraft - fully restored, and most functional. You can take a self-guided tour or opt for a free personal tour with a docent. We chose the latter. We had Rob. His knowledge of the mechanics and history of each plane was amazing. He knew the role each played in the war and in many cases all about the pilot assigned to the actual plane you were viewing. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer.

The museum is comprised of two hangers. The second hanger has a theater which shows a film about a different battle every half hour. The displays are brief, but very informative. I'm not into planes, but enjoyed the 2 hours we spent learning about the planes in the collection, their role in the war, what happened to them between the war and their arrival at the museum and in many cases, their pilots. Someone into planes and/or World War II history would probably want to spend more time. Its an excellent museum.

What makes this museum so special is that they have many unique examples of aircraft that cannot be found anywhere else. Some items are the sole surviving model of that particular aircraft, or are one of only three or four left in the world, and as such are priceless specimens. It is a fairly small collection, however the level of restoration is magnificent.
Beware however that if you go to one of their events their entry procedures are totally dysfunctional, and you can easily wait an hour or more in line outside just trying to get in. It seems like they just can't cope with the crowds, and the entire process grinds to a halt. Members get a free pass to events, but you still have to queue outside, just to get to the front of the line and be told you go in for free and get your hand stamped. What? No members entrance?
Similarly, we stood in line for over an hour waiting to get a look at a tank at one show, and there was a 1.5 hour long line behind us, and just after we went through, the tank was needed for a live display, and they just buttoned up and drove away abandoning the people who had been in line behind us for the last hour or more. It was a bit shoddy to be honest. No organisation.

I had a great time at Flying Heritage Collection one Saturday in June during the American Airpower Day. Got to watch three actual WWII airplanes fly, tour the gallery, take many pictures and even got autographs from the day's pilots!

If you're interested in World War II or airplanes, this is the place to come visit. Fly Days run a few Saturdays per month from June deep into September so make sure to visit their website!

I found this museum when I couldn't figure out what to see in the area before heading for Emerald Downs. My husband was walking on air when he found out that it had a T34/85 tank; I believe he said he had not seen a Sherman in person. The positives for him were also seeing the number of intact tanks in good condition including the Churchill Mark 7.

I like history and museums, but I'm more of a middle of the road kind of viewer. I enjoyed the variety of planes and tanks including the display text which is broken down into bite sized pieces including the technical specs but not too overwhelming! I was happy to see the item's provenance when available too. I was pleased to see displays about the general population and history too, not just dry facts about battles and equipment.

We didn't allow enough time to delve into the interactive computer displays about early 20th century history including the wars and politics. I was pleased to see both adults and children in attendance; a few dads had their daughters in attendance, and they seemed to enjoy themselves. I'm not sure if the guides were available for an extra fee or just grabbed groups as available; they seemed very well informed, and folks seemed to be hanging on to their words. The young men working the desk were very pleasant.

I wasn't crazy about the $16 entrance fee, but I suppose the purchase and upkeep of the displays can cost money! The gift shop was acceptable; I'm not sure about the criticism about the juvenile offerings. My husband couldn't decide what to buy, but he seemed to enjoy the selection.

I've visited this museum twice and enjoyed it both times. There is a great selection of US,British, Japanese, Russian and German weapons and aircraft. The signage is well done and easy to understand.

This is a great place to se some WWII war birds in excellent condition. Great docents and placards at each aircraft to give you its history. One of the best museums of this type I've been to. Makes a great add on to the Boeing factory tour since they're at the same airport.

This museum have some for everybody young and old.Paul Allen have created a heaven for any war machine buffs

This was the highlight of my trip to Everett and Seattle. Such an amazing collection of airplanes, tanks, and other military equipment. The D-Day flag was beyond powerful.

Fun to see the atomic bombs and tactical nuclear bomb as well.

Hearing the B-17 gunner's story was so powerful as well. All the staff and volunteers were amazing. Couldn't ask for a better afternoon. Thanks!

The collection has several unique models of aircraft we have not seen in other major aviation museums. These include Russian, German, and British models from WW-II and newer. Each has both a set of performance specifications and short history of their acquisition. We stayed and extra day to see the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Bf-109 fly together. They also flew the B-45 and Mustang on the same day. The collection also has a number of armored vehicles, V-2, and a Russian Scud missile with launcher.

This is a small but impressive museum. We easily spent a couple of hours with a child.

The airplanes; tanks; bombs; rockets etc used in history are worth seeing. The rich history of the veterans of war was amazing. Got to learn about the “night witches” and history of various women like Harriet Tubman.

I commend the museum for preserving and educating visitors on the history of various wars, the impact and why we never want to see a world war in our lifetime. I left grateful for being born in this generation.

In short - if you are in the area, stop by.

This is a somewhat small (Compared to the Seattle Museum of Flight) but very high quality air museum. It is mostly WW2+ military aircraft & tanks. I spent two hours there and was able to read all the display. Very high quality - each piece has been restored to flying status (except one Japanese tank that was really out of place - entirely rotted through and a mystery why they have it). A couple are the only ones left in the entire world so they will never fly again to ensure their preservation. Several of them such as the corsair are also on display at the MOF. The addition of the tanks, rocket launchers, V1 and V2 rockets, make a nice addition. Unlike the MOF it has a fairly detailed history of WW2. The displays and theatre are Smithsonian quality. They have a full day of different movies - I might return some day to watch more of them.

The pieces are much closer and there are some objects such as real machine guns that they put within your reach so I assume you can touch them. I found the turret of the M1 Abrahams tank very interesting -- so small compared to what it looks like on the battlefield. Unfortunately you can't sit in anything, but you do get to look into the inside of a WW2 bomber and many of the tanks are close enough to get a good view inside.

They have a new exhibit featuring about 6 floor to ceiling touch screen displays on each major conflict from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War, a computer simulation where you try to avoid war, and several life-sized replicas of the atomic weapons dropped on Japan as well as a modern one.

They have two buildings and I'm not sure how they figured out where to put what - they pretty much seemed to have mixed stuff up together to keep it interesting.

If you get a membership at the Museum of Popular Culture (formerly EMP) you can get into here for free! Nearby the FHCAM is a new high ropes & zipline course that looks really fun - High Trek Adventures.

Kids who are into military will love this place, but I couldn't convince my daughter to come.

My son is a big buff of WWII aircraft and was eager to visit the Flying Heritage Collection. Compared to other aircraft collections we've seen, it was small. However, this is an excellent representation of WWII aircraft which have been beautifully restore to full operation. The interpretation is some of the best I've ever seem, Highly recommended.

I visited the collection with a group. We were fortunate to have a very informative volunteer vet show us through the collection. He had great stories to tell about each aircraft. the planes were all meticulously refurbished with a few war wounds intact. the Heritage mechanics are masters at their work to find the parts to restore these beauties to their glory. I am not a airplane enthusiast but LOVED this collection and learned so much by seeing, touching and hearing about each plane.

I grudgingly went here with Hubby and our son... What suprise! It was great! There are so many interesting planes and vehicles to see. We watched a number of short videos and heard a fascinating talk on the history of the B17. Seeing a real enigma machine was a real treat. Most of all, I enjoyed the interactive exhibit on the American wars -- their key figures, events, and pop culture. Definitely an enjoyable and educational afternoon.

THANK YOU Paul Allen (Co-founder of Microsoft) for sharing your personal collection of (mostly) World War II aircraft!!!!!! I enjoyed the Flying Heritage Collection! This was my second and surely not my last visit! The exhibits change and there are things I did not notice on the first visit. The planes are fully restored, and mostly functional. Took the self-guided tour.

Plan on being at the museum awhile.... It would be a great all day visit during the coming rainy season! :) Pack a lunch and stay all day!

Very friendly staff and an amazing collection of WW2 and early Cold War equipment, especially Second World War fighters. Absolutely recommended and absolutely will be returning!

The tour guides are mostly old pilots retired so the stories you get to hear are real. To me they are truly heroes!

This collection, located near Paine Field in Everett, Washington, is well worth a visit for anyone who loves aviation, particularly WWII Warbirds.

While not as large or comprehensive as the Museum of Flight (MoF) in Seattle, this has the distinction of being comprised entirely of flying examples of some notable aircraft, and almost all are flown regularly (there are two, I think, one-of-a-kind examples that are not flown). There is a small amount of overlap between this collection and that of the MoF, but they actually complement each other - visiting this collection in addition to the MoF will not detract from either experience.

Docents are friendly and knowledgable, the facility is clean and well-lit (and all on one level - no stairs - so easily accessible), and the condition of every piece is impeccable.

Allow about 1 to 2 hours for a self-guided tour, a little over 2 hours for a docent-guided tour (depending on discussion and questions).

The restoration of these planes is amazing, so well done. The planes are up to the 50's and the collection is so varied. The displays are through but the docents are old pilots who know the ins and outs of these vintage planes. Fun place to visit.

I was in Everett this week visiting friends and made my first visit to the Heritage Collection - An Amazing Collection of Historic Aircraft! This is one of the very few collections I have visited that has such great examples of the flying machines of WWII. Just impressive from the P-51D Mustang to the German FW190 and V2 rocket to the Spitfire. Just excellent and amazing!

A very impressive collection of aircraft. Paul Allen, of Microsoft fame, has put together a very nice venue and the aircraft are very well preserved and presented.

This museum has some of the nicest restorations of WWI and WWII planes I have ever seen. This is definitely some place that I will return again and again. Make sure you plan to be there when they have a Fly Day. We didn't find out about it until we were there a couple of days after their last one. Most of these planes are in flying condition and they put on a little airshow with them. Make sure you get there on one of those days!

I have seen the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field and the other flight museum at Paine Field (there are 3 flight museums in the Seattle area). This was my second favorite. The one at Boeing Field is the biggest and most heavily funded. But this one is worth the trip nonetheless as it also has tanks, troop carriers, some anti-aircraft artillery and even a helicopter. The majority of the exhibits are from WWII with a few older and newer ones as well. I went with my elderly parents. It’s wheelchair accessible and has plenty of benches to sit and rest for a bit. There are also some documentary videos to watch. The gift shop has good toys for kids and some clothing items. It was a great museum and visit. Highly recommended!

If you are an aviation enthusiast, you must see this exhibit. They have the largest collection of flying heritage aircraft. The aircraft have all been restored to an amazing flyable condition. They also have some armored vehicles, a German V2 rocket and some space craft. A great exhibit!

I am 78 and it brought back memories of the past. I would highly recommend the tour. There is a huge variety of aircraft,

If you love vintage aircraft, you don't want to miss this one. The museum isn't huge, but contains a collection of WWII aircraft in flying condition from the collection of Paul Allen. There are a few that are one of a kind. The planes contain the history of the type and the history of the individual plane. There also also a German V1 & V2, a ME 163 Komet and Fi 103 Reichenberg for WWII jet & rocket junkies.

Thank you to Paul for doing this for all of us. it is well worth the trip and is a great history lesson the other things offered as the fly bys etc. They are always doing something here so go do it. Group tours we had ball.

Not a big fan of air museums but this place was awesome. I expected to be there an hour but ended up being there for several hours. The WWII theme was really well done. Really good interactive exhibits for the kids.

If you are a history buff about planes then this is a good place to visit. This museum is fairly new and still in the building stage for several of the old planes.
The buildings are bright and airy. There is no cafe yet but I am sure it will happen one of these days. You always need coffee in the Seattle area.

It’s worth the drive from downtown and the best way to spend two hours. This place has so many perfectly restored examples of military wonderments. Planes tanks and everything in between. Drop 20 bucks and have one heck of an afternoon. I promise. They did it right.

This place was kind of cool, but they were getting ready for an airshow the next day. Six or seven planes were away from their normal display location and some of the interactive kiosks were unplugged. The theater was also closed for the day, otherwise this place would get four stars.

OMG this was our first time and we loved it, if you are in the Seattle area i recommended visiting this exhibit

I thought all the aircraft were beautifully restored especially the British Mosquito, Spitfire, Hurricane, F4U Corsair, B25 and Me109. The F105 and Huey from the Vietnam era were also gorgeous. Some actually fly but they couldn't tell me which ones or on what days. They said I would have to go online to find out the schedule.

If you love war history, this is the place for you. The amazing collection of planes, tanks and guns from the various world wars takes your breath away! Best part is you can get up close and personal to the machines. The high touch high tech war room with its interactive history information and situational simulations was educational and fun. We spent over 5 hours and even got in some of the short films on D-Day and Battle of Britain in the theatre.

Awesome collection of planes Thrilled to see the P51 Mustang start up & taxi Then an excellent fly past Then even better they hauled out the Zero & took that out Well worth the visit

It is a small collection but has gotten much larger since I viewed it including a V-2. Contains some very rare rockets you'll not likely see outside the Smithsonian. The aircraft are flyable and meticulously restored, the German rockets are amazing! I'm planning a trip back in the very near future to see the expansion.

While the flying heritage museum is small in stature, it's big on information and outstanding displays of aerospace ingenuity and history.
Well worth the time to stop in. The volunteers are knowledgeable and the facility well appointed and well run.

Some beautiful airplanes and other combat vehicles are housed here at Paine Field. Owned by Paul Allen. Two Hangers full.

Super impressed with the Flying Heritage & Combat Museum. Amazing collection and the presentation is toned in a way that honours veterans, captures the history of human engineering and its impact on global conflicts without glorifying war. Very sobering, and as my son said “woah those planes and tanks are super cool!”

These aircraft are all flyable and are flown often. They are classic WWII fighters from the USA, UK, Germany and Russia. Several may well be the only ones left anywhere. This display is in a class by itself. One example of the class of the display. No drip pans here. A floor mat and a silver bucket. Yes a small yet simple touch which shows the nature of the display. Every touch needed to set off the great aircraft has been done. No expense spared and we get to see some of the only remaining war birds in a perfect setting. Make sure you see this museum, you will not regret it.....

This is a great mix of well cared for aircraft in a private museum. I have been several times and would recommend listening to the display boards. I usually don't but these added so much more to the experience.

Every summer they fly these old planes and that's how we first learned about this Paul Allen museum. It's a great place to take older people who remember these planes and can tell you about history and what they remember about the wars. They have such character that planes lack today.

The aids are amazing & take special time with the kids to answer questions. They know their stuff & are so nice!!! I highly recommend this place.!!! The best in Everett!!!! Thanks you guys! We had a ball!!!

Very informative and interesting. Great reproductions along with original airplanes and space capsules. Videos, narrated diagrams, and interactive activities. I enjoyed the exhibit about early airmail across the US including Alaska.

Great place to visit in you are interested in history of airplanes and tanks, especially from WWII and prior. Very nice and clean and easy to get around and people to help you and explain things. 3 buildings to go through. I could have spent more time here!

Visited on a free fly day when the fighter planes take to the air. German, Russian, Japanese, and USA. (weather permitting) When the planes fly low, the sound of the piston engines is something special. Historical information in the hangar is very well done. Even if the planes are unable to fly (weather) a visit is still a must. Most all of the planes are flyable, but one or two are the only ones in existence and you can enjoy them up close but they don't take to the air.(valuable)

If you are at all interested in aviation, this is a must see. There are so many displays of heritage aircraft with excellent description of each. There is a room too that shows various movie clips that is also interesting. We spent about 3 hrs there and could have stayed longer. Your stay would depend on how much you want to read.

A really unique collection of flying antique aircraft with unprecedented access. Rides are available on some of the fleet. Check out their web site to see what days the different aircraft are flying. Two other worthwhile aviation stops on the west side of the airport at the Future of Flight - (not much as this museum, but access to Boeing factory tour) and Historic Flight, another flying collection of vintage aircraft.

We visited for the Feed Teen weekend. That was nice to be able to donate and get in for free. There was a scavenger hunt for the kids and a WWII Vet that you could chat with. Santa was in town, place there was a section for kids to do a “snowball” fight, decorate gingerbread tanks, face painting, hot chocolate stand, take a “train” around for the kids, as well as the snow machine. Oh and can’t forget the Carolers. Recommendation go a bit later, it was less crowded.
I was impressed with the amount of planes and combat vehicles on display because the fact that you can see all side of the war. It’s fascinating to think that very young men were driving or flying these machines since a lot of them don’t seem that safe. I am looking forward to coming back again with just my husband so we can spend more time reading about the planes and other vehicles.

Very knowledgeable staff! Some fantastic planes and tanks! Most of the planes on exhibit were functional and fly regularly.

An amazing place! Paul Allen has assembled a wonderful collection of WWII planes from around the globe. There is also a great synopsis of the key war events and how the air technology, the strategies, the manufacturing capabilities, and the leadership and bravery of the people in the different war theaters impacted the outcomes of an area. But also just fabulous are the docents. Some are real WWII vets, and all know the stories of the folks who flew the planes, what the planes heritage is et al. Very interesting, educational and fun time! Highly recommend!

I have been to the Heritage collection 3 times now and seem to always want to go back often. There is a schedule when a few planes are rolled out onto the field and flown. It is fantastic to see these WWII planes flying again.

Come here a few times a year on dates with my 3 year old daughter and she loves it. The people are super friendly and will give you as much or as little space as you want. Everyone is extremely knowledgeable and will talk your ear off or just let you wonder at your own pace. It's great to see these machines and know that most all of them still get used.

If you are into historical places with actual working exhibits this is the place for you. I know if I lived in Everett this would be my rainy day place to go.

These aircraft have been restored, then flown. If you are looking for perfect polish on the wings, go somewhere else. These are real planes, they fly on a regular schedule (the museum shares the airport with the Boeing plant where 747, 777 and 787 planes are built). Takes you back a few years.

This is a great collection of WW2 war planes, 2 tanks and a flack gun. Talk about the planes that you won't see anywhere else in the world. All of the planes shown are flight worthy, and will be flown this coming spring, the only 2 planes that won't fly are the FW190 Dora 13 and the Japanese Army "Zero" since they are the only planes of its kind in existence... Well worth the $7 for an unforgettable experience. Paul Allen has done a great job in this assembly of history!

This museum is terrific. There is plenty of room around all the planes, allowing you to see them up close. The entire space is so clean. Planes are shiny and spotless. Many can still fly. They are restored to perfection. Mostly WWII combat planes from the USA. But also some German and Japanese planes. A couple of nuclear bombs. A few tanks. Three large hangars hold all the exhibits, so there is some walking involved. The price is free, but once you see it, you will want to make a donation.