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The Museum of Flight stands as the largest private air and space museum globally, housing over 150 aircraft and spacecraft, including the Space Shuttle Trainer and the first jet-powered Air Force One. Beyond its impressive exhibits, the museum offers a variety of educational programs tailored to different age groups. The Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) provides summer day camps for students in grades K–9, where they engage in activities like rocket building, robotics, and meeting aviation professionals. For high school students, programs such as the Washington Aerospace Scholars offer online coursework and summer residencies focused on aerospace design and space travel.

The museum's commitment to education is further exemplified through initiatives like the Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program, which aims to inspire middle school students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by connecting them with STEM professionals and providing mentorship opportunities. Additionally, the Connections program offers students aged 5–18 an educational membership that includes unlimited museum visits and access to exclusive events, fostering a sustained interest in aerospace and STEM fields.

Seattle is a fantastic destination for educational STEM opportunities, offering students a unique blend of industry, innovation and interactive learning. With its rich history in technology and science, the city provides numerous avenues for students to explore and develop their interests in STEM fields. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center offers students insights into global health, development and education through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Similarly, the University of Washington, with its state-of-the-art research facilities and outreach programs, allows students to engage with cutting-edge scientific research and learn from leading experts in various STEM disciplines.

Beyond traditional institutions, Seattle's thriving tech scene offers students firsthand exposure to some of the most influential tech companies in the world. Visits to headquarters of giants like Amazon and Microsoft provide unique opportunities to see technology in action and understand its real-world applications. Additionally, events like the Seattle Science Festival and Maker Faire Seattle bring together innovators, educators and students to celebrate and explore advancements in science and technology. These experiences not only enhance student understanding of STEM subjects but also inspire them to pursue careers in these dynamic fields, making Seattle an ideal city for fostering the next generation of STEM leaders.


Educational STEM Opportunities

  • Robotics Workshops
  • iFly Seattle STEM Workshop
  • Coding Courses
  • Help Conservationalists in real-life settings
  • Bat Counts
  • Stewardship Days
  • Tech Camps
  • Game Dev Academy
  • AcademyNEXT
  • Coding & AI Academy
  • Campus Tours
  • Robotics Labs
  • Tour a Commercial Jet Assembly Plant
  • Space Station Survival Workshops
  • Ranger-led Education Programs
  • PacSci at Night
  • Discovery Corps
  • Environmental Science & Technology Practicum
  • Planetarium Shows
  • IMAX Documentaries
  • Science On a Sphere Shows
  • Laser Shows
  • Sea Otter Conservation Workshops
  • Pacific Octopus Conservation Workshops
  • Science Sleuths
  • i-engineers Mechanical Engineering
  • i-engineers Wind tunnel, Plane Building
  • i-engineers Mirrors, Prisms and Lenses
  • Beach Naturalist Program
  • Tenacious Roots
  • ZooCorps
  • Zoo University
  • Seattle Youth Climate Action Network

STEM Attractions

  • Seattle Academy
  • Pacific Science Center
  • Museum of History & Industry
  • Seattle Aquarium
  • Seattle Robotics Society
  • Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
  • Imagine Childrens Museum
  • Boeing Academy for STEM Learning
  • The Museum of Flight
  • Eco-Friendly Climate Action Plan
  • Forested Parklands
  • Boeing Factory Tour
  • Washington STEM
  • Amazon Headquarters
  • iD Tech
  • Mount Rainier National Park
  • Mt. Rainier National Park
  • Woodland Park Zoo
  • Seattle University
  • The Student Conservation Association
  • Audubon Center at Seward Park
  • Camp Long
  • The Northern Pacific Railway Museum
  • Snoqualmie Falls
  • Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour
  • Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center
  • Carkeek Park
  • Seattle Center Monorail
  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  • Connections Museum
  • Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Other Attractions

  • Zip Lines
  • Obstacle Courses
  • Space Needle
  • Seattle Pinball Museum
  • Mount St. Helens
  • Tillicum Village Excursion
  • Seattle Parks & Recreation
  • Chihuly Garden and Glass
  • Chihuly Bridge of Glass
  • Museum of Glass
  • Seattle Symphony
  • Pike Place Market
  • Flying Heritage Collection
  • Experience Music Project
  • USS Turner Joy DD-951, U.S. Naval Destroyer Museum Ship
  • Puget Sound
  • Seattle Great Wheel
  • Washington State History Museum
  • Tacoma Art Museum
  • Chinatown-International District
  • Seattle Underground
  • Museum of Pop Culture
  • Seattle Art Museum
  • Olympic Sculpture Park
  • Lake Union Kayaking
  • LeMay Museum at Marymount
  • Full Tilt Ice Cream and Pinball Arcade
  • Pioneer Square
  • Ferry to Bainbridge Island
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room
  • Seattle Mariners
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Victoria, British Columbia
  • San Juan Islands
  • Olympic National Park
  • North Cascades National Park
  • Bremerton


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