Bay Area Toddler
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Hiller Aviation Museum

Museum

Why it works for toddlers

Real planes and helicopters under one roof, free for 3 and under with a paying adult. A reliable rainy-day pick on the Peninsula.

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At a glance

🕘 Hours
Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closes at 3 p.m. on Oct 3, 2026 for a private event. source · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
💵 Cost
$14–$22 Adults $22; youth 5–17 and seniors $14; 3 and under free with a paid adult. source · Correct this
👶 Ages
2 yr–12 yr (our estimate) Free for 3 and under with a paid adult; best for plane-obsessed 2s and up.

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Yes Free parking. Confirmed · Hiller Aviation Museum · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
👶 Stroller
Yes Wheelchair accessible, with an elevator. Confirmed · Hiller Aviation Museum · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
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🚼 Changing table
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🌳 Shade
Not applicable Indoor. Correct this
🍎 Food
No No café listed; the museum points to restaurants a short drive away. Confirmed · Hiller Aviation Museum · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
⏰ Crowds
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😴 Nap fit
Short outing 1–2 hours inside, next to the San Carlos airport. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

House rules

🧑 Adult supervision
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👪 Capacity limit
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🤫 Quieter times
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⏱ Session limit
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🧦 Socks required
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👶 Stroller policy
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🎟 Timed entry
No Open daily 10–5; no timed entry mentioned. Confirmed · Hiller Aviation Museum · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
✍ Waiver
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Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.