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Space Shuttle Trainer Exhibit Grand Opening Nov. 10 at the Museum of Flight

11 a.m. ceremony begins celebration of eagerly awaited exhibit

SEATTLE – The grand opening of The Museum of Flight’s new Space Shuttle Trainer exhibit is set for Saturday, Nov. 10, with the Trainer ready for boarding after an 11 a.m. ceremony in the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery.


The NASA Space Shuttle Trainer in The Museum of Flight Charles Simonyi Space Gallery. Above the Trainer’s cargo bay looms a replica of the Boeing Inertial Upper Stage satellite booster. Photo by Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight, Seattle

Stretching over 100 feet, and four stories high, the artifact was used by NASA to train every space shuttle astronaut. The Museum has added stairs and ramps to make the expansive cargo bay accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities. The festive opening ceremony will be attended by officials from NASA, the Museum and Washington state. Live music and family activities will be offered at the Museum throughout the day.

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 $17 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and older, $13 for active military, $9 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 museumofflight.org.