Because New Year’s Day falls on the first Thursday of January in 2026, the Museum of Flight, Seattle, is handling Free First Thursday a little differently. The Museum will still be open on New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but it will close at the regular time rather than staying open into the evening. Instead, January’s Free First Thursday has been moved to Thursday, January 15, with free admission available from 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations are not required. The schedule change gives Museum staff and volunteers the chance to spend the holiday with family and friends. Free First Thursday will return to its normal schedule on Thursday, February 5. The January 15 evening will also be the final opportunity for visitors to experience The MiG-21 Project exhibit at no cost. The exhibit closes to the public on January 26. For more information and to support the Museum of Flight, visit www.museumofflight.org.
