San Diego Air and Space Museum: Preserve, Inspire, Educate, Celebrate!
- Preserve significant artifacts of air and space history and technology.
- Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Educate the public about the historical and social significance of air and space technology and engage its promise for the future.
- Celebrate aviation and space flight history and technology.
Aviation history is truly a remarkable story, and it all unfolds at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Your journey through the history of flight begins as you stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers’ hot air balloon of 1783 – the first manned vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift humans above the Earth.
Rare specimens of aircraft suggest the excitement of air combat in the World War I Gallery. Marvel at the entertaining and dangerous antics of the barnstormers of the 1920s in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery.
Mint condition aircraft in a mint condition museum – a Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet – these beautifully restored airplanes help you appreciate the increasingly complex technology represented in the classic military aircraft of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
The Museum’s display of space age technology, like the desire to journey to the stars, may never be finished, for it represents an adventure which the human race has truly just begun.
San Diego Air and Space Museum Contact Info
San Diego Air and Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
www.sandiegoairandspace.org
FAQs:
How big is the San Diego Air and Space Museum?
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is about 100,000 square feet. It has many exhibits, including planes, spacecraft, and interactive displays.
Is the San Diego Air and Space Museum worth it?
Yes, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is worth it. It has planes, space artifacts, and fun exhibits. Great for families and history lovers. Plan for 1.5 to 3 hours.
How long does it take to go through the Air and Space Museum in San Diego?
It takes about 1.5 to 3 hours to go through the San Diego Air & Space Museum. If you move quickly, 90 minutes is enough. If you like to read and explore more, plan for 2.5 to 3 hours.
When did the San Diego Air and Space Museum open?
The San Diego Air & Space Museum opened on February 15, 1963.
How many museums are there in Balboa Park?
Balboa Park has 18 museums, including the San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, and Fleet Science Center.
