This was a very cool tour. We showed up about 45 minutes early, so they actually got us in on an earlier tour. The tours are capped a certain number of people. It's recommended you buy your tickets online before you go. There's complementary lockers because you're not taking any cameras, phones, or bags into the factory. You can take photos at the museum part, but not inside the factory obviously cause you can't take them with you. There's a flight simulator that you can try. It's basically Microsoft flight simulator with a couple of Boeing aircraft. You take a short bus ride over to the factory, the tour itself was about an hour and 15 minutes or so. The tour guides are very knowledgeable. It's pretty cool watching airplanes get built. We saw the triple seven and the 737 line. read more

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Great! After reading other Yelp reviews, I knew the tour was rushed and only a viewing platform, so my expectations were properly set. Loved seeing the big planes, loved seeing the factory floor, loved hearing about the process, loved it all! read more

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The Boeing Future of Flight Factory Tour is 43 miles from the SEA-TAC airport. I looked forward to this factory tour for years!!! Short version: So disappointed. Long version: The tour starts in a modest theater where you watch a 10-min video how William Boeing started out. This part was 5-stars! Next, you board a gorgeous luxury-style bus for a 5-min ride over to Hanger 5. The host speaks briefly about Boeing facts. The bus was also 5-stars! Exit the bus, down a flight of stairs to a freight elevator, then to a 3rd floor landing that overlooks the Hanger 5 assembly area. Here the host talks about the different areas of the hanger where you can see 5 planes in different states of assembly. Also, you see a variety of parked carts that support the fuselage as well as miscellaneous bins, mechanical braces, and worker pathways. Why the tour was so disappointing was because there was absolutely nothing going on. No action, no assembly. No fuselage being lowered in to place, no wings being attached, no components being shuffled around, nothing. I saw about 8-10 Boeing factory staff walking around. When asked, "Where are all the workers?" I was told they are all inside the fuselage of the plane. Hmmm. My tour was at 10am on a weekday. I really hoped this was not all of the tour. I anticipated we could at least walk the factory floor behind a secured fence of some sort to get a sense of scale of the planes close up. NOPE. No factory floor walk. After about 10-15 minutes, back in the freight elevator, up the stairs, in to the 5-star bus and thank you for coming. A History or Discovery Channel documentary on Boeing would provide you a more rewarding experience. What was insult to injury was the lack of accurate information from the hosts. When asked why planes don't fly faster compared to earlier jets, the response was, "the human body can't take the additional forces to fly faster". Interesting, but WHAT??!!. Through my own research the 777 (being built in Hanger 5) flies at 560 mph for optimal fuel efficiency, has a top speed of 682 mph, and can withstand 700 mph with a tailwind. Back in the 1970s, the Concord flew at Mach 2 or 1,350 mph and bodies did not explode...not...even...one. Hmmm, and this tour is called the "Future" of Flight. Boeing, please have your tour hosts provide legitimate information and a "factory" tour would terrific too! Total score for the Boeing Future of Flight Factory Tour: 2 Stars. (Photo below from a Google search, very accurate) P.S. Boeing has another attraction that may be more rewarding, the Boeing Museum of Flight in Tukwila, WA. Like the Boeing Future of Flight Factory Tour, nothing here is moving either but their many planes parked and suspended from the ceiling, and there is much to view and experience. Also, because it is near the SEA-TAC airport, you can watch planes take off and land from the roof of the Boeing Museum of Flight. I wish I went here instead. read more

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I was so stoked to get the opportunity to visit the Boeing Factory, the largest building (volume wise) in the world. It was about 45 minutes from downtown Seattle. We arrived half an hour before our scheduled tour. Got to know during check-in that we had to leave all phones, bags and any time of accessories in the free lockers before heading to the factory site. The tour started with a short video. Then we boarded a modern bus to take a 10 minutes ride. Upon arrival, we took elevator to the 4th floor, from where we got to see the assembly line of the aircrafts. It was a balcony like place and the tour guide explained different aspect of the assembly process. We also got to see some of Boeing's latest fuselage tech and video on making of the latest 787 models. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, as she provided great insight on the history of Boeing, different aspects and facts about the factories and aircraft models. As we departed, we drove thru the parts and materials area, that had a lot of the crates and unassembled pieces of the planes. Once we got back to the main building, I explored the gift shop, cafeteria and the museum. Loved the gift shop that had so many amazing Boeing merchandises. The best ones were the smaller models of iconic Boeing aircrafts. There were also apparels, toys, magnets, stickers, stationaries and many other products. The prices were relatively cheaper for a tourist spot. We bought a lot of stuff from here. The cafe was spacious. Their popular item was Ivar's Clam Chowder. The museum had plan some display of 747 models. We also went to the observation deck that had gorgeous view of the whole factory site, some newly assembled aircraft wrapped in green plastic and the runway of the adjacent airport. Overall I had the most fascinating time here, being an aviation enthusiast. It was one of the best part of my Seattle trip. read more

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*No camera or any personal belongings inside. They provide free lockers* What a tour!!! I highly recommend it. Such an informative tour and very interesting to learn all the magic behind the scenes. We were greeted at the entrance and prompted to lock all our belongings in free lockers. NOTHING was allowed. While we waited for the tour to start, we went to check out gift shop. Lots Boeing merchandise from clothing, flight models, to magnets, mugs etc. The tour started with a short bus ride to the main factory. They have 2-3 staff with us the whole time. We get to see machine parts, engineers at work, new models, learn about history and the current technology. We enjoyed the sky deck on top floor. We were very lucky to have sunny weather and able to see mountains around it. Some aircraft were waiting to be painted (green wrap covered) at the lot. Really cool. Overall, an amazing experience with the Boeing factory tour. They are all friendly and helpful. Very informative. Definitely schedule a tour if you are in the town. read more

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For a few years I've lived in Mukilteo, I finally went here with my bf to check out the museum and do a factory tour! There's a good amount of parking and it's really easy to get here! They have a gift shop and also the museum itself where they show the airplane models and history of how Boeing has evolved. The factory tour was okay. I really loved our tour guide, Marvin as he was humorous and knowledgeable! It is also nice to see a lot of ppl from different parts of the country and the world! Marvin asked folks where they're coming from and it was cool to see how many ppl travel just to see this! NOTE: they make it very important to not bring certain items on the factory tour. This includes bags, purses, cell phone and electronics (just to name a few). They have lockers where you can put that stuff in and a customized 4 digit code to enter of your choice. You come into the amphitheater to learn about history and rules. You then get on a tour bus to head to the factory! The tour was basically taking the elevator and seeing the assembly line and factory of how they make the planes (particularly the 777 and 777x). Driving back to the museum, we get to see the planes in the distance. We grabbed a quick meal of ivars chowder and turkey, Gouda, avocado and tomato sandwiches for lunch afterwards and checked out the Sky Deck! Pretty good day! read more

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Booked our tickets online and travelled 2 hours to the tour. We took my dad who is a retired Boeing employees and we walked down memory lane. We did see a lot in the museum, and we were able to watch planes test run on the flight deck. The tour itself was informative but I was just expecting something different. We didn't walk in the bays, or see the planes up close. Which I thought we would do. But we were in a viewing area on a high floor of the factory while they talked about everything. Pictures allowed in the museum but not on the tour. The bus to and from the factory was very clean and beautiful but super warm inside. If you're claustrophobic the elevator will be interesting since they put 15 ppl at a time. You can't go to the bathroom for the whole tour is about 80min. Parking was free and easily accessible read more

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This is the tour of the actual Boeing factory. Even if you aren't into planes, it's pretty interesting. Book your tour online and as much in advance as possible. Note that you can't bring anything with you on the tour - no purses, no phones, etc. The tour starts with a presentation and some Q&A in an auditorium. You then board a bus and taken to one of the hangars to see the factory floor and planes, literally, being built. The buses were quite nice and comfy. As you drive to the hangar, you get to see some of the vast campus that is Boeing. And one of the tour guides talks to you about all that you are passing. You then walk down some stairs, enter a long hallway, and then go up an elevator. And now you see the factory floor and how they put the planes together in pieces. The tour guide walks you through all of the steps, the various plane parts you see, etc. And then it's back on the back and back to where you started. There is an exhibit area that you can explore after your tour. And, of course, there is a gift shop. Overall, definitely fascinating and interesting. I just wish we had gotten the other tour guide as he seemed more knowledgeable and less about just being flashy. read more

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Previously visited in 2017 but failed to write a review. Back then had a great time learning about the history of flight, with some amazing facts, like the many bakeries inside the factory, Peet's Coffee shops (Starbucks lost the account because they wanted their huge banner with their name on it), flower shops, multiple restaurants, gym, massage parlor, medical bays, postal services - it's a small city in there. The Everett factory employs 30,000 people alone, with other branches internationally. This factory is hailed as the world's largest building in the world by volume, and touring it again was fascinating, although I will say our guide in 2017 was more entertaining and was a better storyteller. I actually learned a lot on my own online reading the history of the place than on this recent tour, but it was still pretty neat to see a working factory building enormous airplanes. PARKING: Free parking in the large open-air lot. LOCKERS: you cannot take your phone or purse on the factory tour, there are some clear lockers outside you can put your things in. If you have a large backpack, there are large lockers, but it was annoying to see someone put a tiny purse in the largest locker when there were smaller sized lockers available, but you know, people. Lockers were free of charge. COURSE OF THE TOUR: You watch a video before you walk out of the theater, then onto a tour bus. You have to be able to get on/off the bus stairs, it's not a wheelchair-friendly tour. The bus takes you to a hangar, where you take an elevator down into the depths to the miles of tunnels, then back up to the factory, where you can watch planes being built in sections. After the tour, the bus takes you back to the main entrance. Tour lasts about 90 minutes, if even. The nice thing about the tour is even if you are last off the bus or at the end of the crowd, the order gets reversed when you get onto an elevator, then you get out first, so even if you are in the back of the pack, you will always get to see the planes or be near the guide as the groups are pretty small, about 15. Get there on time, pronto. Not a minute late. They are not kidding. We got there right on the minute, then they turned the lights off in the theater and we were stumbling around in the dark trying to find our seats. COST/BOOKING: Make reservations online through their website or call them. If you don't book in advance, the tour may be sold out as it's pretty popular - it's possible to change your time if you call in person, like we did. Our price with a discount/promo was $33.00 a person as of May 2025. We didn't need to tip our guide as we weren't allowed to bring our purses (whoohoo - I say whoohoo because we were tipped to death on our cruise out of Seattle, so pretty much broke). SHOPPING: gift shop with all sorts of airplane-related things, including Lego sets. IS IT WORTHY OF A REPEAT VISIT? Since I've been there twice, I'd say no, but if you are taking out-of-towners or people who have not been there before, or someone who loves planes or factories, then yes. If you get a good guide like I did in 2017 it makes you want to go back (as I have, thinking it would be the same) but on this tour, not so much but still a unique tour nonetheless. read more

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Joe M. 's tours are the Boeing 7-10-7, and the 10 stands for 10/10!! When we got to the museum, we were able to easily check-in and the front desk staff was super friendly. They helped us put our phones in the lockers as you're not allowed to take photos or videos on the tour and we were able to easily retrieve them afterwards. Before the tour starts they show you a video about the history of Boeing which was a bit cheesy, but admittedly very cool. I would recommend getting there early to ask the tour guide questions- you're able to do so along the tour as well! You hop on a coach bus for a short ride to the factory and get to see some awesome planes along the way. At the hangar we got to go on the observation deck to see a top view of the factory floor. Joe M. was very knowledgeable and talked us through the different parts of the assembly line and we got to see 777x being put together which was so cool!! The entire tour was ~90 mins, but really flew by!! We spent some time after the tour browsing the gift shop (great selection of merch), museum floor (they had tons of interactive exhibits for kids and even had tables for kids to color), and the sky deck (take the stairs/elevator up to the 2nd floor and you'll have an awesome view of the planes). The museum is super kid friendly, but even adults (like myself) had a ton of fun and will learn something new! Overall, I was blown away with the Future of Flight! I would definitely recommend visiting Boeing Future of Flight and taking a tour (with Joe M. if you can) for both plane enthusiast and non-enthusiasts alike! read more

Boeing Future of Flight - Tours Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

A decent spot for aviation fans, but not much to keep kids engaged or exploring. Compared to other plane museums with climbable retired aircrafts, this one feels light on interactive exhibits--plus, parts were under construction during our visit, teasing some upcoming additions . The rooftop Sky Deck is the highlight: great for photos of Mt. Rainier, the surrounding peaks, and Boeing's Everett Factory ops like the paint hangar, delivery center, and rail yard. One time visit, though. We paid $7/head for 5 kids and $14 for 3 adults and wrapped up in 30-40 minutes, photos included, so you might catch more action on future visits if the kids warm up to it. You can add the Factory Tour, but that would be expensive per head. If you're eyeing more kid-proof aviation stops nearby, the Museum of Flight downtown has those cockpit sit-ins to try. Please do share what else I should visit next time read more

The $46 ticket price is barely worth it if you haven't been before. Not worth it if you've visited in the last several years. Tour guides were very informative but the general staff were almost surly and unpleasant. read more

The factory tour is interesting but you only get to see two assembly areas. The guide was nice but when people asked questions he didn't use the microphone repeat the question and his answer. The main facility is nice and the observation deck gives you a nice view of the airfield. Expect to spend at least two hours on the guided tour and main building. read more

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+ From the parking lot you can sit on the grass with loved ones and watch planes take off and land every few minutes. + I caught sight of a large passenger airplane take off in the nick of time! These takeoffs occur less frequently than the smaller ones. + Here you can tour the giant facility and learn about the history and design of Boeing's famous airplanes. + This public attraction is just around the corner from the giant Boeing Everett production facility. - Closed on Tue & Wed, the only days I had open for visting Everett. D: read more

This was an awesome tour. The tour guides, bus drivers, tour staff were all great. They were extremely friendly and good at explaining everything you see. They have a quite a large number of staff available on the tour, and we were very fortunate that they did! My son had a stomach ache halfway through the tour and had to use the restroom. The factory tour has no restrooms available. They ask you multiple times to use it before the tour, which we did. However, in this case, it was an unexpected issue. One of the staff members was able to guide us to a bathroom quickly (we had to traverse multiple floors), and help us return with our touring group afterwards. Although we missed part of the tour, I was extremely grateful with how well the staff handled this situation. The lobby and exhibits were very well done. Bathrooms were very modern and clean as well. Highly recommended. read more

The Boeing Everett Factory Tour will give you a new definition of what "big" is. The tour starts with an informative movie about the history of Boeing which was very interesting, then you board a very comfortable bus that takes you over to the factory, then board an elevator to view the manufacturing floor. Our guide was knowledgeable and rattled off many statistics to give us a scale of the factor and what they build there which is truly impressive. However, as some other reviewers noticed, there were hardly any people working on the planes so it's not like you get to see anything in action. I also felt a bit rushed and they barely gave us time before they rounded us up back on the bus to leave and go through the gift shop. I wish we had more time for questions, that part was disappointing. We got our tickets half off from an employee so it was worth it, but not sure full price payers will feel the same. read more

I highly recommend the Boeing Future of Flight for visitors of all ages. The museum offers engaging exhibits that explore the history, present, and future of aviation, making it both educational and entertaining for children and adults alike. There is also a dedicated children's area, making the experience especially family-friendly. One highlight is the factory tour, which offers a fascinating look at the Boeing aircraft assembly process from start to finish. The tour is exceptionally well organized, and the guides are knowledgeable, informative, and easy to hear. Overall, it is an outstanding attraction for anyone interested in aviation, engineering, or innovation. read more

Grand and massive, wow! We were fortunate that the factory tour was again reignited when we were in Seattle on vacation. As soon as I knew this was an option, I booked a tour for our family. Driving through the factory towards the parking lot, you cannot help but look at the massive buildings where they build the aircraft. Coming into the Future of Flight building you are greeted with a massive map of the filed and surrounding are on the floor, which was very cool. The store itself sells cool Boeing merch. It was really nice to see the aircraft yokes of Boeing throughout the years inside the store. After a few minuities of briefing, we are whisked to the factory. Along the trip, you see a multitude of planes in different stages of construction. Walking under the tunnels and up on an elevator we finally were in the factory. The thing was so massive, I had a millisecond of vertigo. We were situated along the assembly line of the 777, flanked by the final inspection of the 787 Dreamliner. It was just cool to see the assembly line of Boeing. No photos or videos though while inside the factory for security reasons. We then went back to the Future of Flight building and viewed there museum there. Coming up to the Sky Deck, it was cool to see planes come and go. Overall an excellent thing to see when Seattle, especially now that the tours are back and running. read more

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True Boeing experience - highly recommend There is a factory tour (duration 80 min), where you can see assembly line. The tour guide will share with you a lot of interesting information about everything, they will also answer all of your questions. There is a small museum where they show some videos and history about planes creation, there is also a Space zone where Boeing ISS model is shown, you can enter inside one. There is a souvenir store inside, free wi-fi is available. FOOD: there is on-site cafe with a clam chowder, they also serve pizzas, sandwiches, salads, yoghurt and some snacks. HOW TO GET THERE: You can use public transport (metro+bus) from the Seattle (approx 1.5h one way), it takes approximately 30min drive there by car. If you're getting there with the public transport, be ready go upon the hill for 15 minutes. I think, the museum should be connected by the transport with a bus stop. read more

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A must visit for any aviation enthusiast. Boeing Future of Flight was closed for a long time after the Covid. And they reopened in 2024 I guess. It offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Boeing 777 and their latest version 777-X assembly line.This is a Guided Tour that last for around 90 minutes. Will be taken in a bus to the factory. It was so exciting for us to take a closer look at the interiors of the Boeing factory. Our guide was a very experienced and knowledgeable person. He has explained the history of Boeing and significance of the Everett Factory in terms of the advancements made by the Boeing in the Aviation sector. So thrilling to see the active assembly line where the 777-X were being built. It's very interesting to learn their process and the steps they follow before Boeing hand off the planes to different airlines. Must a very unique experience. Tour tickets will give you access to their Gallery that features the current and the future Boeing products. So many installs showcasing Boeing's Legacy of Innovation. You can also learn more about their new products and services - that includes space travel, sustainable fuels, autonomous aerial systems etc. You will have access to the Sky Deck which offers a panoramic views of Paine Field airport, the Everett Factory, and the North Cascades mountains. It's an amazing view on a Summer day. if you are lucky enough you will get to see the flight activities of commercial and private airplanes form Paine Field. Like I said, it's a great and unique experience, with the time and money! Don't miss it! read more

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Tour was amazing. An hour and a half flew by and it felt as though we had just begun. Byron was so informative and kind. Spoke very well of Boeing! read more

the boeing cafe is surprisingly delicious. i ordered the turkey and bacon sandwhich and ivar's clam chowder. other than that, the tour guide is informative and friendly. read more

Would go back very fun!!! lots of interesting stuff to do on a tour and learn about new plane they are building in the factory. read more

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Amazing tour I loved it. Peter was our tour guide. This guy was zesty. And humorous, but the tour was breathtaking.

We want to give a shout-out to Leah at the front desk for exceptional service overall the entire staff and visit us amazing read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Shawna at Future of Flight for our event last week, and again for an upcoming event at the beginning of June. From the start, Shawna went above and beyond to support our team's needs and ensure every detail was thoughtfully handled. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but it's also incredibly versatile for a wide range of events and experiences. Our attendees had fantastic feedback, and the tour continues to be a true showstopper and highlight for our SelectUSA Spinoff delegates and guests. Of course, no visit is complete without stopping by the store as well! Shawna is exceptionally professional, responsive, and proactive. She consistently made herself available quickly whenever questions arose and worked closely with me to troubleshoot any uncertainties throughout the planning process. Her ability to plan ahead, communicate clearly, and remain attentive every step of the way made coordinating our event feel seamless and stress-free. It's clear Shawna genuinely cares about the success of the events she supports, and her dedication does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate her partnership and look forward to continuing to work together in the future! read more

I was very disappointed that the paid tour only spent most of the time viewing from a factory's observation deck. No planes were actually being assembled during the tour. read more

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Bowing future of flight gives you a first hand view of the company that built American air exploration booth military and civilian. You can take the tour and see the way the planes are made and get unique on-site on design and craftsmanship. The 777x is the newest shown I the photos getting ready for pant . read more

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After bang bang cafe (see previous review), me and my family headed to this boeing tour. There is a whole gallery in the building as well, and you can check it out before or after tour. there is also a cute little cafe with decent food. The tour starts off in an auditorium with a video and explanation and introduction to Boeing. Tour guide (shoutout to AJ) was very knowledgeable and great. video and tour guide information was helpful. Actual factory tour wasn't the coolest, not exactly what i was expecting. Very big factory, and cool, but not sure it was worth the $35. You also can't bring anything into tour, so no pictures. read more

Boeing's Future of Flight is a great place to wander. Each time we're in the area, we spend at least a couple hours walking their exhibition  and watching planes from the outdoor observation deck. We lucked out and and got a factory tour before the Covid pandemic. We were told in September that they hope to offer factory tours by summer 2023.  The Future of Flight has hands-on activities and provides historical events of the Boeing company. On each visit we always find something at the gift shop. My favorite- their chrome ornament of airplanes. read more

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As a Commercial Pilot I was excited to visit. The FAA limits access to production facilities and therefore you are going to go on a short but tour of the parking lot and parts storage area to stand in a service tunnel and wait for an elevator to take you to an observation deck that you can only see a couple of the bays from a distance. The museum is underwhelming and with all the history Boeing had could have been much more. I checked the box of going however know that you are not missing much If you don't. No photos attached because you can't bring your phone or take any. read more

We were excited for this tour and to see some incredible airplanes being built, but in the end we were sadly disappointed. Here are some reasons why: Day of week. We went on a Saturday. We saw a solitary employee on the wing of a plane. I wonder if a weekday would have allowed us to see activity. I am tempted to return on a weekday, but I am also tempted to save the money for something better. Visibility. My children are quite tall for their age, and they had difficulty seeing the factory floor. Although the tour guide and staff are not responsible for the adults on the tour, it was disheartening to see not only my children but others could not get a good view of the factory floor, because other adults were blocking their view. I did not want to have an argument with anyone, so we just tried our best to see what we could. Experience. I have late elementary school aged children, and nothing was geared toward them. I realize this is a factory, and I note the experience is also marketed toward children. Boeing could do a better job of having some focus toward children. Although knowledgeable, the tour guide was a bit crotchety. He provided lots of interesting information, but none seemed to appeal to children. I even felt uncomfortable talking to him. Length. I felt like we spent more time on the shuttle bus and standing in line in the factory basement than seeing any activity. Overall. All of the staff (except the tour guide) was friendly and accommodating. Seeing these giant planes in different states of assembly in this giant factory and thinking that we could actually fly on one of them was awesome. In the end, for what we paid and the time invested, it was a disappointment. Sorry. read more

'Ello chaps, The Future of Flight Aviation Center is Boeing's aviation museum and education center located at Paine Field. During renovations, tours of the Boeing facility itself were not available, so this is focused just on the on site museum itself. The museum includes 28,000 square feet of display and museum space, and all are fascinating. Seeing the sheer seize of a 787 cabin up close is humbling. The best spot of the whole place has to be the roof where you can go and see a variety of aircraft in action - not to mention the front row seat to the active Paine Field runway. This is also the best Boeing gift shop around, with a variety of toys, office supplies, shirts, hats, lanyards, jackets, and the like - ranging brands across Boeing's commercial and space ventures. Overall I give Boeing Future of Flight four stars out of five. read more

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Boeing Future of Flight tour was great. Very interesting and informative to see the plane assembly line. Our Tour guide Kaeden was friendly, knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend the tour if you are in the area! read more

For my 787th review, I saved this for the Boeing Future of Flight in honor of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. We had visited pre-COVID and enjoyed the tour and exhibit hall. It's not a full fledged museum, just a company-run exhibition hall showcasing Boeing's products and a limited bus/walking tour. If you want aviation history and more bang for your buck, then the Museum of Flight by Sea-Tac is what you're looking for. You have to reserve your scheduled slot before you arrive. Regular adult tickets are $25 and discounted for military & seniors. The tour starts in the main exhibition hall with many interactive kiosks going through the history of the Boeing Corporation and its many achievements from the early days of flight, through World War II and the dawn of the Jet and Space Ages. Though Boeing is most known for its famous 7X7 passenger airliners, its military contributions like the B-17 Flying Fortress and huge B-29 Superfortress helped the Allies beat the Axis powers in WWII. Boeing is also responsible for the long-serving B-52 Stratofortress bomber used in the Vietnam War and is still flying for the USAF today. In 1997, Boeing merged with McDonnell-Douglas and added the F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Hornet to its roster as well as the civilian MD-80 (717). They also absorbed many of the aerospace divisions of Rockwell Intl (maker of the Space Shuttle and B-1 Bomber) in 1995. The tour continues as you board your scheduled bus that takes you to the massive main production facilities that is supposedly the largest building in the world. No photos are allowed from here on out. The bus travels through the areas where completed aircraft like the newest 777X are parked alongside rows of KC-46 Pegasus mid-air refueling planes bound for the USAF and ready to takeoff from Paine Field. Though Boeing has facilities all over the country, the Everett factory dwarfs them all, spanning almost 1/2 mile long and covering an area of almost 100 acres with a web of tunnels underneath. This is where the 787 is currently being constructed and the cavernous hangar is filled with them being outfitted for their various airline customers, many of which have their logos painted on the 100' high doors. In the middle of the two large shop floors is a multi-level complex for management offices, conference rooms, smaller machinery shops and even a cafeteria. I think the special of the day was meatloaf. It was amazing to learn about the design and construction of the 787, where they have a cross-sectional slice of a prototype that shows the boron & carbon fiber composite fuselage. In the past, airliners were mostly constructed of aluminum alloys. But the composite materials used in the 787 are pound for pound stronger than steel and a fraction of the weight. The informational kiosks explain that because of this, the 787 can maintain a higher internal atmospheric pressure (closer to sea level pressure) than other aluminum skinned airliners when at high altitude, so that passengers are more comfortable and your flying experience is more enjoyable. Plus they can make the windows bigger! I have yet to fly on a 787, but I look forward to it when more of them join airline fleets. From seeing all of them on the production floor in all the colorful livery of various airline customers, that could be very soon. Now here's the big BUT: Since our visit, Boeing has stopped giving the factory tour and dropped the ticket price to $12, so only the Future of Flight hall is open. They also have a Backstage Pass for $20, but that's a movie they put together in place of the factory tour. I would not recommend making the trip until they reopen that part of the tour since that is the main reason to go. Save your money and go to the Museum of Flight. You'll have a much better time. read more

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Edit to add: The staff experience was so bad I decided to send an email about it. The person who responded was apologetic, and offered a free return visit. I won't even go back for free, because there is so little to see/do it's not even worth the time! I hope this saves someone else a trip there- especially if you have an aviation loving kid who will be disappointed. (Go to the Museum of Flight in Seattle instead!) read more

Love the Museum And the tour was good Note: you can't bring bags or electronics on the tour but they provide storage 5 stars read more

As a local of 53 years... I really regret not going to this earlier, and bringing any local-visiting tourists over the years. This tour is outstanding, interesting, impressive, well-run, unique... wow. Reserve maybe a week ahead and you're set. The museum is fine... but the tour is where it's at. Take the tour. read more

it was exclellent , incredibble tour guide great sights and insights .Its a very mind blowing experience seeing these giant birds up close and seeing how they are manufactured and so forth read more

Great museum for families and kids. My husband and boys are flight and science fanatics. This museum shares a campus with Boeing manufacturing so we were able to see them land a new plane they just built for Alaskan Airlines. We went inside and it's very impressive with lots to see, read, and lots of hands on stuff. Big kid spent most of his time coding a robot. Little kid loved the ISS Destiny module and the drones. read more