Museum of Flight Free First Thursday Moved to 1/15 in Jan.

Due to the New Year’s Day 2026 holiday falling on the first Thursday in January, the Museum will not be open after 5 p.m., and January’s 5-9 p.m. Free First Thursday has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 15 (reservations are not required). This will allow the Museum’s staff and volunteers the ability to celebrate the holiday and spend time with family and friends. Free First Thursday will resume its usual schedule on Thursday Feb. 5.

The Jan. 15, 5-9 p.m. Free Thursday will be last opportunity to see The MiG-21 Project exhibit for free. The acclaimed exhibit closes Jan. 26.

Image: The MiG-21 jet fighter adorned with 45 million colored glass beads is the center piece of The MiG-21 Project exhibition. Ted Huetter/The Museum of Flight.