Hiller Aviation Museum

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

Hiller Aviation Museum, based in San Carlos, California, is a science and historical institution that uses aviation as a lens to explore the principles of flight and the relationship between technology and everyday life. Founded in 1998 by helicopter designer and inventor Stanley Hiller Jr., the museum houses more than 50 aircraft that showcase a century of aviation development and offers interactive exhibits and flight simulations to engage visitors in hands-on STEM learning. Its programs target Pre-K through 12th-grade students, providing curricula and activities designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications in aviation and related fields.

The museum serves a broad audience, with thousands of annual visitors, including a substantial number of youth and school groups from the Bay Area, and hosts community and private events as part of its activities. It operates within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector and is positioned as a resource for experiential education and public engagement with aviation history. A recent notable development includes participation in public events such as themed activities tied to major occasions, reflecting ongoing community outreach beyond its core exhibits.

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