About Experience aviation's history from the Wright Flyer to the Space Shuttle and beyond...The San Diego Aerospace Museum brings to life aviation'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-4 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 honored. It was their vision that created the aircraft and spacecraft that comprise our nation's marvelous aviation history.
Getting there From Interstate 5 South: Take the 10th St. exit; turn left on A St.; turn left on 12th St. (which becomes Park Blvd.); turn left at President's Way (you are now in Balboa Park); when you come to the stop sign, the Museum will be to your left with parking right in front.
From Interstate 5 North: Take the B St. Pershing exit; stay on B St; turn right on 12th (which becomes Park Blvd.); turn left at President's Way (you are now in Balboa Park); when you come to the stop sign, the Museum will be to your left with parking right in front.
From Interstate 8 (either direction): Take 163 South exit; take the 4th Ave/Park Blvd. exit; turn left onto Park Blvd. Turn left at President's Way (you are now in Balboa Park); when you come to the stop sign, the Museum will be to your left with parking right in front.
From State Highway 163 South: Take 4th Ave./Park Blvd exit; turn left onto Park Blvd. At next traffic light, turn left onto President's Way (you are now in Balboa Park); when you come to the stop sign, the Museum will be to your left with parking right in front.
From Interstate 805: Get on I-8, I-5 or ST HWY 163 and follow directions above.
From State Highway 94 West: Take the highway into downtown San Diego; turn right onto 12th St (which becomes Park Blvd.); turn left at President's Way (you are now in Balboa Park); when you come to the stop sign, the Museum will be to your left with parking right in front.
From Harbor Drive (either direction): Turn east onto Laurel St.; follow it through downtown and over the Laurel St. bridge into Balboa Park; turn right and follow the road to the end of the Park until you reach the Museum.
Tips & Suggestions The Balboa Park Visitors Center, located in the National Historic Landmark House of Hospitality building, is your primary resource for information about the Park. To help Balboa Park guests decide how to spend their time in the Park, Visitors Center volunteers offer brochures, maps, audio tours and information about museum exhibits, special events, Park recreational activities, free Park guided tours, the gardens, transportation, dining options and more.
More info Hours:
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
last admission 4:00pm
Contact: (619) 234-8291
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