James S. McDonnell Prologue Room Air and Space History Exhibit

From biplanes to spacecraft, the Prologue Room portrays milestone events and displays models of aircraft and spacecraft that played pivotal roles in shaping the history of aerospace. Visitors can view actual-size Mercury and Gemini capsules, large-scale models of some of today’s military aircraft, including the Eagle, Hornet, Apache, and Air Force One, as well as rockets and missiles, and commercial jetliners. Hundreds of scale models, dioramas, paintings, photographs and videos tell the story of the companies that make up The Boeing Company.

The Prologue Room is open for self-guided tours to the general public (individuals, small groups, etc.) only during the summer months: June, July and August, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The exhibit is not open weekends. Reservations are not required for self-guided tours. Walk-ins are welcome during the summer public hours.