world kite museum & hall of fame

O9007JIgaryb

This is well worth the stop. If you have ever flown a kite, you will like this Museum. We spent a couple hours with our grandchildren. They were not bored and seemed to enjoy it as well. They can even make a kite. There is so much that kites have been used for that we did not previously know. Great on those rainy dark days

ElizabethR788

A fascinating museum with colorful kites from all around the world including a display about WWII kites. Worth the admission fee.

MarieB56

We toured the Kite Museum on a rainy day in July. It was not busy so we took our time reading facts, watching videos and looking at all the kites on display. Learned a lot of interesting facts about kites. Enjoyable...well worth it.

CarolS737

This museum is great for kids and adults. It has some activities that let the kids take away a small kite and they also get some touch and feel opportunities. Adults get a little history and cultural lesson learning about the meaning and use of kites in different cultures. I especially enjoyed seeing the incredible art of kite making, especially the horse kite. I would love to see what it looks like flying through the air. I also found the kite fighting competitions and the use of kites in WWI pretty interesting.

GmaKleppin

If you like either kites or history, this is a "must do" when you are in Long Beach. Your admission price helps support the work of the museum. Consider buying a yearly membership.

rdsm1010

Many kites and accessories. Cool place. I didn't realize there were so many different styles. The people were very friendly there.

vitto210

A great place to understand the importance of the kites ...It is here that I understood that kites are not just some beach toys....some amazing displays.Try to visit The Long Beach Peninsula during the Kite Festival in August.Nice gift shop also

885JamesC885

This is a great choice for those who are interested in all things kite. Nostalgia and info. A great resource for those interested in the history of kiting. It used to be free but now sports a minimal charge for entry. A must stop for serious kite-heads. Fly, be free.

MEAGANR874

I wanted to take my Girl Scout troop in, but it was just too expensive. We need to get the prices lowered or a discount for groups.

jadefrog33

saw awesome sections of hanging Japanese kites and Chinese kites, a collection of posters from the annual kite festivals, and watched a couple having fun in the build your own kite section. Very nice gift shop with a knowledgeable and friendly staff person. The displays are different each time I visit. I found a colorful windsock for a toddler this time : )

TZK

Several of the recent reviews have provided accurate, positive descriptions of the Kite Museum. Like some of them, we were surprised at how interesting the museum is & how much we learned. Definitely worth a visit!

RebaM510

Wonderful exhibit of kites from Japan and other nations. The one that caught most people's eye that was in my group of 14, were the kites that were used during World War ll. The information was fantastic to learn.Admission rates are very reason able for all, especially seniors and children.

Sticknpuck

We learned so much at this museum for how small it was. It was overwhelming all the kites we saw there. There were new ones every time we turned around, even when we looked in places we thought we had already seen. We learned about how kites are used for hunting in Bali, the ways kites were used during World War II, the stories associated with kites in Japan, and fighting kites in India and Afghanistan. So fascinating, an hour and a half flew by before we knew it. Very reasonable entrance fee, with discounts for kids and seniors.

345DM

Great exhibit this year featuring Japan and Japanese kites. Kids can make their own flyable kite for free. This is always an interesting place to visit and though we have been there dozens of times, there is always something new to see.

SkykomishBob

You don't have to be a kite lover or kite nut to enjoy this place. We lucked out and caught the last day of a video exhibit of kite ballet and the interview with the world champ. Amazing how he can make three kites dance and swirl and twirl into patterns and forms with such grace and beauty. There was a screening area there, so it may be possible to request videos to be shown.The upstairs section about the use of kites in wartime down through the centuries was likewise fascinating. Whether you are into kites or not, seeing how they were used in various wars as decoys, training devices, radar interrupters and is likely to be eye opening. It certainly was for us. And just the display of the various kite designs worldwide, with their amazing styles and colors from dragons to spaceships, was far more interesting than I expected it would be.It seemed like amazing value for the modest $4 senior entry fee and prices at the gift shop were about the same or better than in town, seemed like. I'm always glad to support an all volunteer museum where people are involved for their love of the enterprise with my purchases.