Join Us for the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Annual Open Hangar Day

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The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Open Hangar Day is held annually at its Gillespie Field Annex, 335 Kenney Street, El Cajon, 92020. This fundraising event is a fun day for the family, showcasing the location’s aircraft, exhibits, and restoration activities. In addition, the Museum offers rare, collectible items for sale, partnering with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.

Enjoy a day of Planes and Trains with fun family activities and shopping!

The event will be held on Saturday, October 5th, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and FREE for children under 3. An early preview of sale items will begin at 8 AM for $20 admission. This includes coffee and donuts.

Reserve your Early Bird ticket HERE:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/IO_zVA?vid=17ms6o

To view the event flyer, click HERE:
https://sandiegoairandspace.org/pdf/Aerofest2024_Flyer_Ver5_sml.pdf

Activities include:

  • Large three-museum sales of vintage and collectible uniforms, aircraft parts, memorabilia, books, models, and more.
  • Docent-led Tours of exhibits and aircraft on display
  • Active restoration projects: Aeronica L-3, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, and Beechcraft T-34
  • Watch aircraft land and take off from the Gillespie Airport

Fun Activities for kids:

  • Pedal planes
  • TWA and Emery Riddle cockpits
  • Mobile classroom with STEM activities
  • Free toy glider plane (1 per child) w/ admission

Food & Drinks:

  • Mexican Food Truck onsite from 11 AM to 2 PM
  • The gift shop also offers snacks and drinks

For additional information, visit: https://sandiegoairandspace.org/calendar/event/aerofest-open-hangar-museum-sale

Additional items for sale can be found online in the Museum’s Etsy and eBay stores.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SDAirandSpaceMuseum
https://www.charity.ebay.com/charity/i/San-Diego-Air-&-Space-Museum/187081

 

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