San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum We are proud to be California's official air and space museum and education center located in Balboa Park. Preserve, Inspire, Educate, Celebrate!
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In our collection we have several autographs from significant people...and not only those related to aviation. For examp...
09/05/2026

In our collection we have several autographs from significant people...and not only those related to aviation. For example, we have the signatures of many recent presidents, including those of Nixon, Carter and Reagan.

We’re open and ready to welcome you—even while we’re under construction! Come on in to discover amazing artifacts and in...
09/04/2026

We’re open and ready to welcome you—even while we’re under construction! Come on in to discover amazing artifacts and inspiring aviation stories. There’s always something new to explore at the San Diego Air & Space Museum! ✈️🚀

This month, we are honored to highlight 5 Hall of Famers that changed the course of history. ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, ...
09/04/2026

This month, we are honored to highlight 5 Hall of Famers that changed the course of history. ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, Robert Goddard, Joe Engle and Kenneth Friedkin who have inspired younger generations to create change. Learn more about each of these hall of famers by clicking the links below.

ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital
https://sandiegoairandspace.org/hall-of-fame/honoree/orbis-flying-eye-hospital

Robert Goddard
https://sandiegoairandspace.org//hall-of-fame/honoree/robert-h.-goddard

Joe Engle
https://sandiegoairandspace.org//hall-of-fame/honoree/joe-engle

Kenneth Friedkin
https://sandiegoairandspace.org//hall-of-fame/honoree/kenneth-friedkin

to September 5, 1932 when Jimmy Doolttle sets a new landplane airspeed record of 296 mph (476 km/h) in the Gee Bee R-1...
09/03/2026

to September 5, 1932 when Jimmy Doolttle sets a new landplane airspeed record of 296 mph (476 km/h) in the Gee Bee R-1 during the Shell Speed Dash. A reproduction of the Gee Bee is in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery of the Museum.

🎉 This holiday season, book your special event at the San Diego Air and Space Museum! 🎄🔗Click the link in our bio to lea...
09/02/2026

🎉 This holiday season, book your special event at the San Diego Air and Space Museum! 🎄
🔗Click the link in our bio to learn more about how to book your holiday celebration with us.

Storytime Engineers is back next Tuesday (Free Tuesday) September 8th!🚀 Bring your little engineer to witness the magic...
09/01/2026

Storytime Engineers is back next Tuesday (Free Tuesday) September 8th!🚀 Bring your little engineer to witness the magic of hot air balloons and create a self-portrait.

⏰ Time 10:30am and 11:30am (30 min. sessions)
🎟️ Cost is $5 on Free Tuesday

No, this isn't a movie poster for Austin Powers! This groovy poster is a Pacific Southwest Ad from the late 1960s. PSA...
08/29/2026

No, this isn't a movie poster for Austin Powers! This groovy poster is a Pacific Southwest Ad from the late 1960s. PSA was known for its friendly service and this work of art form our Curatorial collection captures that spirit well. Come visit the our Museum learn more about this airline in our PSA exhibit.

Don’t miss tonight’s spectacular blood moon! 🌕✨ Partial eclipse starts at 7:33 p.m., with the peak at 9:12 p.m. Look eas...
08/27/2026

Don’t miss tonight’s spectacular blood moon! 🌕✨ Partial eclipse starts at 7:33 p.m., with the peak at 9:12 p.m. Look east-southeast for the best view. Heads up: Clouds might roll in, so check your local forecast and get ready for an unforgettable sky show!

to August 27, 1939 and the first flight of the Heinkel He 178, which would be the first aircraft to fly powered by a t...
08/27/2026

to August 27, 1939 and the first flight of the Heinkel He 178, which would be the first aircraft to fly powered by a turbojet. Interestingly, even though the aircraft flew before America entered into the World War Two, it would be several years before the Germans could use the lessons learned from the He 178 to produce a jet fighter that proved satisfactory in combat.

Step back in time and witness a true aviation milestone! ✈️ Our Deperdussin 1911 Type Militaire isn’t just a beautiful p...
08/25/2026

Step back in time and witness a true aviation milestone! ✈️ Our Deperdussin 1911 Type Militaire isn’t just a beautiful piece of history—it was the very first airplane to break the 100 mph barrier, setting a world speed record of 108 mph in 1912.

See this legendary aircraft up close at the San Diego Air & Space Museum and discover the story behind its groundbreaking achievement.

Ready to be inspired? Tap the link to learn more about the Deperdussin 1911 Type Militaire:
https://sandiegoairandspace.org/collection/item/deperdussin-1911-type-militaire

Address

2001 Pan American Plz
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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+16192348291

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