Most of my family is plane crazy, especially jets. I am not, so I could not feel the same level of excitement about the excursion as they did. I went anyway, because I love my family.
That being said, I have to give major props to the museum collection and the design. They have veryimpressive items on display, and they are well-housed.
You need something pretty vast for objects of this size, including the Spruce Goose, and the museum is large, but it feels manageable, neither crowded nor cavernous. Part of that is probably accomplished by using separate buildings for aviation, space, and the theater. (The water park is on the same campus, but a little bit separate.)
Despite the separate spaces, there is a unity of design among the buildings, not only among all the buildings on the campus, but also the building across the street for the aviation company near the airport. So in addition to everything being spacious, it is harmonious, and it looks good. The design is clean and makes good use of natural light.
Inside as well as there being a lot to look at, both inside and out, there is artwork, information, and videos occasionally add to the experience. When you sit, it is in airline style seats, which is kind of fun. Between the two museums the pavement is decorated with a representation of the solar system.
Admission is a little expensive, but gives you both museums and a movie. It is worth seeing, at least once. There is a fair amount of walking, but there is a shuttle between the buildings if needed.
Still the most significant thing is probably that Mom got to stand next to a Blue Angel plane.
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