Dear members,
I am pleased to say my volunteer curatorial committee developed this new world-first exhibition in house and with only $30,000. If you are in Dallas, please email me and I will show you around. It's all access to the public with admission and school trips, etc. We are very excited and it will be here for a year. Opens officially, July 3rd to the public.
"We all know how the Hindenburg story ended, but there is a much bigger tale to tell about how this airship captured the world's imagination," said Abigail Erickson-Torres, president and CEO of the Frontiers of Flight Museum. "This experience looks beyond the tragedy to highlight the ambition, design and elegance that shaped early air travel while showcasing some rare artifacts."
This global-first, immersive exhibit explores the history, pop culture, luxury and engineering marvel of the Hindenburg, one of the most iconic airships of the 20th century. It was the most luxurious way to travel and became what we'd now call a "viral" sensation. A one-way ticket on the Hindenburg cost $400 in 1936 – equivalent to $9,300 in today's dollars.
Visitors will experience life aboard the airship through interactive displays, historical artifacts, and presentations. "Hindenburg: The Flying Hotel" will be on display for a year inside the museum, which attracts more than 175,000 visitors annually, along with 75,000 students. The exhibition also highlights the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) innovations behind airship design, offering a unique educational experience for learners of all ages.
"We're showcasing the world's most concentrated remaining Hindenburg artifacts, from our archives and other sources including the University of Texas at Dallas, whose collection includes aviation artifacts," Erickson-Torres said. "The exhibition appeals to today's younger generation as they explore the impact on society of this luxury airship."
"Hindenburg: The Flying Hotel" has been made possible by the Hamilton Family and the McCuller Family Foundation and will be on display in the Browning Gallery on the museum's mezzanine level. The exhibition is included with regular museum admission. Visitors can also engage through educational programming, classroom connections, and digital translation tools.
Abigail Erickson
President, CEO
Frontiers of Flight Museum
6911 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, TX 75209
Cell: 214-663-2462
www.flightmuseum.com