Fifty-six years ago in July 1969, three daring American pioneers – NASA Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – captured the entire world’s imagination by achieving one of mankind’s greatest pursuits; putting men on the Moon.
From June through August, we’re packing the calendar with family fun, after-hours events, and out-of-this-world experiences celebrating the thrill of flight.
Embark on an epic journey through blocky biomes and pixelated peril with “The Minecraft Movie”—brought to life inside the inspiring world of aviation and space!
Explore first-hand the remarkable inventions and insatiable curiosity of Leonardo Da Vinci and explore his visionary studies of the principles of flight.
Baumgartner, an Austrian base jumper and skydiver renowned for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere who was inducted into the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2013, died while paragliding in Italy on July 17, 2025. He was 56.
If you have ever wondered, even for a brief moment, what it would be like to be a pilot—then this is a great, inexpensive way to see if flight training is for you!
Take your first step into the world of aviation with Basic Piloting, an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of flying! This course provides an in-depth look at essential piloting concepts, including aircraft systems, instruments, communication, performance, and navigation.
Miles Blaine was entrenched in the San Diego Aviation scene from the early 1930s until his death in 2009, and luckily for posterity, he loved both flying and photography.
The Sea Dart was to be the first combat-type plane equipped with retractable hydro-skis, the first delta-winged seaplane, and the first supersonic seaplane in the world.
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The San Diego Air & Space Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID Number 95-2253027.
