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The Museum of Flight Becomes The Museum of Fright for Halloween

October 12, 2010 – 8:11 amNo Comment

Annual family evening throughout Museum is Oct. 29, with sleepover program until the following morning

For one night every year, The Museum of Flight becomes “The Museum of Fright.”

This year’s family Halloween party is Oct. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Fun and “dead”ucational activities for the whole family, including dancing, story telling, treats and games. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth 5-17, free for children 4 and under. Following The Museum of Fright event is The Museum of Fright Sleepover, which requires separate admission and pre-registration.

The Museum of Fright Sleepover
The evening begins with Museum of Fright activities, followed by a Spooktastic slumber party! The Museum of Fright Sleepover begins Friday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., and continues until Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The event includes a special edition of the popular Flying Gizmo Show, a chilling flashlight tour of the WWI and WWII galleries, a snack and breakfast. Space is limited. For ages 7 and up, accompanied by an adult. Minimum 1 adult per 5 children. Museum members: $35/youth, $15 adults. Non-members: $40 youth/ $20 adults. Register by Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. To register, call (206) 764-1384. For more information contact (206) 768-7142 or sleepovers@museumofflight.org

Image: Museum of Fright visitors pose with Apollo 10 space suit. Courtesy The Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, Exit 158 off Interstate 5 on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for active military, $8 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. Admission on the first Thursday of the month is free from 5 to 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit
www.museumofflight.org

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