May the Fourth Star Wars Takeover @ The Museum of Flight

Where the Empire meets aerospace 🚀

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📅Sunday, May 4
🕓 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle
💰Free with admission | $3 discount for costumes

May the fourth be with you! On the unofficial holiday known as “Star Wars Day,” the Museum of Flight is going full force with an all-day “Star Wars” takeover, perfect for padawans and seasoned Jedi alike. From lightsaber training and demos to live music from 8-Bit Brass Band, the day is full of activities including a costume contest.

Expect roaming droids, appearances from the 501st Legion cosplayers and activities like face painting and a “Star Wars” story time. Want some lore to go with your lightsabers? Attend the “Spacecraft of Star Wars” talk by the museum’s aircraft restoration expert Logan Shepard, as he talks about the universe’s starships. Speaking of aircraft, there will be a group photo under the Blackbird spy plane!

This takeover’s got more going on than a Mos Eisley cantina on payday — check the activity schedule to help navigate the day.

💡Pro tips

⏰Arrive early to sign up for on-site activities like saber training
👨‍🚀Not only are costumes encouraged, but you get a discount on admission!
🚗The museum is a short rideshare away from the Tukwila light rail station, but there’s plenty of free parking available on-site.
🍔Grab a quick bite at Wings Cafe or pack a lunch to take advantage of the outdoor picnic tables.

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