Boeing James S McDonnell Prologue Room

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9000 Airport Rd
St Louis, MO 63134

History

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company. The Prologue Room is a corporate exhibit that tells a panoramic story of Boeing's century of aviation progress. From biplanes to space travel, the exhibit portrays milestone events and displays models of air and spacecraft that played pivotal roles in shaping the history of aerospace. Visitors can view large-scale models of some of today's military aircraft, including the Eagle, Hornet, Apache, Air Force One, unmanned systems, as well as rockets and missiles, and commercial jetliners. Also on display are actual-size Mercury and Gemini spacecraft.

Specialties

The Prologue Room is open for self-guided tours to the general public during the summer months: June, July and August, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Reservations are not required for the self-guided tours. Walk-ins are welcome during the summer public hours. Free admission. Free parking. Cameras permitted. Wheelchair accessible. Guided tours may be available to organized groups of 10 or more by reservation. Call or visit the website for more info.

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4.58 reviews
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Amber C.
7/19/2017

This is a great free museum that nobody seems to be talking about! It's perfect for fans of space and aviation. Not a huge museum but they pack a lot into a small space. It's very clean, and air...

Jennifer W.
8/20/2024

If you like planes and you like history, this is the place for you. Learn about Boeing's products, see the history, and enjoy fun facts. Did you know Marilyn Monroe was a Boeing employee?

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Andrew P.
7/7/2010

VERY VERY COOL.... this is an amazing way to visit a cool Air & Space History Exhibit Please look at their website for more in depth info... group tours, etc. The Prologue Room is open for...

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Allan C.
9/2/2011

Pretty cool if you're into planes and would like to know more about St. Louis aviation history. I do have to gripe a little bit that some setup looks a little haphazard as they tried to squeeze...

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Terry A.
8/19/2016

I was only in the area for a few days and the Prologueroom was one of the places I was able to go. A hidden gem of St. Louis!

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