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Open Airplane – Orbis and SOFIA Tours

SOFIA the Boeing 747SP and Orbis the Flying Eye Hospital will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about 10 mins. The SOFIA tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. They are located behind (south) of Hangars 4 & 5. Make sure to stop by there on your visit for a look inside the airborne observatory and surgical suite. Must be able to climb the flight of stairs.
Orbis Dates: 3/21, 3/28
Time: 10am-3pm
SOFIA Dates: 2/22, 3/14*, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Time: 10am-3pm, *1pm-3pm

Take the Flying Eye Hospital and Airborne Infrared Telescope Tours. Included with museum admission.