Minter Field Air Museum

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Minter Field Air Museum Minter Field was the largest U.S. Army Air Force flight training base on the west coast during World War II. It is now a museum, located in Shafter, CA.

only 15 minutes north of Bakersfield. Donations Welcome

Rest In Peace Ron
10/19/2026

Rest In Peace Ron

10/18/2026

Were gonna stream Rons Event

As a reminder, Ronald Pierce's Celebration of Life is tomorrow at 2pm.Bring your stories!!
10/18/2026

As a reminder, Ronald Pierce's Celebration of Life is tomorrow at 2pm.
Bring your stories!!

THE MUSEUM WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RONALD PIERCE. SUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH AT 2PM.
10/13/2026

THE MUSEUM WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RONALD PIERCE. SUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH AT 2PM.

09/19/2026
09/16/2026

The Museum will be closed Friday Sept. 18.

We plan on being open Saturday at 10am.
Thanks

Thank you 23 News Bakersfield for the great article and video for Chairman Pierce.
09/13/2026

Thank you 23 News Bakersfield for the great article and video for Chairman Pierce.

Pierce grew up in Shafter and became deeply connected to Minter Field and its Air Museum, where he dedicated much of his later life to preserving and sharing the area's unique history.

Let's all help!!
05/30/2026

Let's all help!!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Minter Field Air Museum for proudly supporting the Shafter Lions Fireworks Show as a Liberty Sponsor for America’s 250th Year of Independence! 🇺🇸
Your support is helping bring our community together and keeping this tradition alive for Shafter families.

Bob Kramer 2026
05/24/2026

Bob Kramer 2026

Save the date !!!
05/06/2026

Save the date !!!

Address

401 Vultee Avenue, PO Box 445
Shafter, CA
93263

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16613930291

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