| San Diego Aerospace Museum |
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- San Diego Aerospace Museum
- Experience aviation's history from the Wright
Flyer to the Space Shuttle and beyond... The San
Diego Aerospace Museum brings to life aviaton's
rich heritage through a dazzling collection of
over 65 U.S. and foreign aircraft and spacecraft
on display for your educational enjoyment.
Glimpse the dawn of powered flight at Kittyhawk. Recapture the days of aerial combat during World War I, when fighter planes like the Spad, the Nieuport and the Albatros flew the skies over france. Enjoy the Golden Age of Barnstorming and the first mail plane, a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny".
Take to the skies in World War II when Spitfires, ME 109s, Zeros and Hellcats were fighting to rule the skies over Europe and the vast Pacific area. Burst into the Jet Age with the A-5 Skyhawk, the F-4 Phantom and the record-setting spy plane, the Blackbird.
A tour of the museum also includes the International Aerospace Hall of fame where our aero-engineers, pilots and aviation industrialists are honoured. It was their vision that created the aircraft and spacecraft that comprise our nation's marvelous aviation history.
General Information
- Hours of operation
- Open daily : 10:00 - 4:30
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
- Admission
- Adults: $6.00
Ages 6-17: $2
Under 6: Free
Active Duty Military: Free
Reviews / Comments by our visitors
| John cliffe Stoke-on-Trent, Great Britain, |  Average air museum, rather disappointed to visit after seeing the web-site, lack of space is the main problem, aircraft are not small objects and fill up space pretty quick, really needs a bigger building and more exhibits. 10/06/2007 @ 04:40 [ref: 6371] |
| m&c , California |  We've visited many air museums throughout the USA and the San Diego museum rates in the top group. No one can surpass Udvar-Hazy near Dulles Airport, VA, however SD has done an excellent job in what space it has. The building itself is nicely laid out in a large circle. The mural that encompasses the entire inner circle wall is priceless! As you walk the circle of history of flight there are meaningful exhibits with real aircraft. They've done an excellent job in tying in San Diego's historical connection with flight from Lindbergh to space. 09/21/2007 @ 07:58 [ref: 6328] |
| Richard Mechtly Oak Ridge, Tennessee | I visited this museum last year and didn't expect much when I first viewed it from the outside. Wrong. The variety of aircraft from different eras and many countries is outstanding. Putting them in a diorama setting instead of just sitting in a "hanger" enhances the experience as well. The gift shop was average, but, how many places does one get to view an Apollo command module? Here is one, and it's worth visiting for it alone. 08/02/2006 @ 04:58 [ref: 5155] |
| Bruce , California | I have a four year old who loves rockets, jets and aircraft. He loved the museum and the gift shop. This museum is an inspiration to young children as well as adults interested in aircraft, spacecraft, and aviation history. 11/26/2005 @ 02:00 [ref: 4617] |
| Edgar Berlin, | A small but beautiful museum! 11/08/2005 @ 14:12 [ref: 4566] |
| John Devich Oceanside, California | Considering it's limited size, this is a "World Class" museum. It contains a large variety of aircraft and the photos of aviation greats is outstanding. When you read the comments from the people visiting from New Mexico, consider the source. I assume they wrote the text with a crayon. Apparently English Comp is not required in that state. 09/23/2005 @ 11:39 [ref: 4456] |
| R. Hess , Michigan | Excellent museum. Tells the story of flight in a chronological manner,and has the roll of San Diego's aerospace industry and history woven into that fabric. The engines are great. The resoration area is phenominal.The volunteers and staff are professional.Cleanliness is pristine. Presentatuion of artifacts is inspiring. The store, however, is for kids. I hear it used to also be world class. 06/13/2005 @ 19:43 [ref: 4143] |
| Garry Collins , California |  Read the comment by Rusty Piles and decide for yourselves if those are the comments you really want to post on this website. 04/21/2005 @ 11:21 [ref: 3996] |
| David Natali , Washington |  The collection of aircraft is very impressive. I think much more can be done with the rotunda and may have been in the past. I was really impressed with the British Centaurus radial engine moving display. I really learned a lot from the International Aerospace Hall of Fame. I was however very disappointed in the cleanliness of the museum. The amount of dust in the place was ridiculous and will cause extensive damage to such a fine collection of aircraft, educational pieces and memorabilia. 09/27/2004 @ 17:19 [ref: 3431] |
| John and Ann Depockits mid-west, New Mexico | It is not what it use to be. WE had heard that it is under new management.The gift shop use to be first class, now its just a toy shop.They have turned the museum into a play grond for kids. alot of the airplanes are know longer there and one area is like a day care center. and the histoy of Flight is very poorly told.and when we leave we have to go through the toy store.Its just not what it use to be.At one time it was a Five star museum,now it not worth paying good money to see it. John&Ann 04/02/2004 @ 11:58 [ref: 3044] |
External pages about this museum
| http://www.aerospacemuseum.org/ |
Last updated: 02/14/00.
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