Bay Area Must Visits: Hiller Aviation Museum

After my second visit to the place, I am now convinced that the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, CA off of 101 is a good visit for adults and a must visit with kids. The place is a relic of the rich aviation history of this country and at once a throwback to innovation and scientific glories of the past.The place has miniature, medium and large size model planes in addition to real turboprops and pieces from real planes from the past. It also has a bunch of cool display artifacts from jumbo jets and even the cross-section of a never built Boeing supersonic jet. Outside the museum (but part of the experience) is a private airstrip for biplanes and small 2-4-6 seater planes. There is viewing deck that allows adults and kids to watch these small planes land and take off in very close proximity.The jewel in the crown, atleast according to my toddler is the cockpit and huge propellers from a jumbo jet placed outside the building. Kids can go crazy sitting in the cockpit and playing with all the real dials and knobs.For slightly older kids, there are flight simulation games and experiences. Older kids will also appreciate all the old-fashioned gadgetry all over the place. I was also informed that there are summer camps aplenty for kids from Grades 1-8. There is a wonderful store in the premises that sells everything related to airplanes from videos to models to DIY paper/wood planes to posters to antique prints and what not.In all, it is a great place to visit multiple times with kids for 1-3 hours of non-stop fun and entertainment. Strongly recommended.