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Hiller Aviation Museum

601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
650-654-0200
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in San Carlos
Type: Speciality Museums
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Los Gatos, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I grew up around these odd looking flying contraptions as a young boy as my father was a engineer and test pilot for Hiller back in the 60's. My very first ride is something I will never forget. We flew out of Hollister, CA and zoomed along highway 101 and surrounding countryside. Uncomfortable and noisy yet it took a year... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Fun way to spend an afternoon!.Especially if you're an aviation buff!.sitting in a cockpit of a 747 was pretty amazing!.Gift shop was small,but cute!..Everyone was helpful and very informative!. Flight simulators available at a small fee($3.00). Not included in the admission price. Would visit again!

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Redwood City, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

You won't believe the number and variety of items on display. Good explanations, some you can "play" with. Bring the kids.

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Los Altos, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

If you are visiting the San Francisco bay area visiting the Hiller Aviation museum may not be on top of your list. However, if you are an aircraft buff, have children, or just plain immersing yourself in the greatness of the American innovation power, this is the place to go. They have even aircraft simulators that will let you practice... More

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Atherton, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We take the kids here all the time. A great time and lots of learning for everyone for a nominal fee. Good for adults and kids. Great simulation room for the kids to knock themselves out.

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Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013 via mobile

Great museum to visit for any airplane fan, lots of models, you can actually seat in the pilots cockpit of some planes, including airliners and jet fighters.

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San Jose, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

I have travled up-and-down Hiway 101 for a lot of years and seen the signs for Hiller and never have stopped. I am sorry I didn't do it years ago. It's a fun place to take your family, friends and out-of-town guests to learn about the history of aviation in the Bay Area! My husband who is a private pilot... More

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San Ramon, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Perhaps I'd set my expectations too high, but although this place was interesting, it just didn't "wow" me like I thought it would. The kids enjoyed it & there are some nice things to do.

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Portola Valley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

This place is interesting for kids as young as 5 but will also be interesting up through adults. There is a interactive area to use also.

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Sunnyvale, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

I brought my girl scout troop here when they were in fourth grade. They loved the flight simulator where they got to try to land a plane on the runway of S.F. airport. The museum had a lot of great exhibits and it was very informative.

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