The Hiller Aviation Museum is a San Carlos aircraft and aviation history museum, located at the city's San Carlos Airport. It was originally founded in 1998 by helicopter designer Stanley Hiller and is intended to focus specifically on the history of aviation and helicopters in Northern California. More than 50 aircraft are displayed in exhibits throughout the Smithsonian-affiliated museum, including the experimental Hiller Flying Platform single-passenger hovercraft and a replica of the Hiller XH-44, the United States' first coaxial helicopter. Exhibits showcased at the museum include a Beginnings of Flight aviation history exhibit, which allows visitors to fly a simulation of a Wright Model B aircraft, and a Women in Aviation exhibit, which tells the stories of 29 female pilots from around the world. Docent-led tours of the museum are available with advance reservation for small groups and organizations.

601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070, Phone: 650-654-0200

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