Arts

Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, Mukilteo, WA
Owners:Snohomish County Public Facilities District, Snohomish County (Paine Field Airport), The Boeing Company, Future of Flight Foundation
Client/Architect: Freiheit & Ho Architects
Completion: 2005

The new two-structure, multi-faceted aviation museum, tour center and education complex provides visitors with an enhanced appreciation of the science of flight.

Visitors entering the 73,000 sq. ft. facility through the main lobby have access to an exhibit hangar, rooftop observation deck overlooking Paine Field, 240-seat Boeing Connexion Theater, two gift shops, café, catering area and special events space for up to 700 guests.

Interactive exhibits include a flight simulator and an opportunity for visitors to test their jet designs. The 14,390 sq. ft. Aviation Center provides a gathering and educational space prior to the plant tour — the only commercial jet assembly plant tour in North America.