I’ve driven past Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, CA many times. This afternoon, I finally set foot in the museum and was really impressed with the exhibits.

In the lobby, a replica of the Wright Brothers’ plane floats above your head.

In the cavernous exhibit hall, you can see an impressive collection of helicopters and airplanes, ranging from the historic to the experimental. The exhibits are well-curated with accompanying explanatory videos.

Plan on taking about two hours to visit the museum.