August 03, 2026 - San Diego Air & Space Museum now offering Tours of its world-class Restoration Facility in the historic Ford Building in Balboa Park

Available on Mondays and Wednesdays, the new tours immerse visitors in behind-the-scenes experiences exploring how the aircraft and spacecraft at the world-famous San Diego Air & Space Museum are created, curated and crafted.

March 05, 2026 - The San Diego Air & Space Museum Remembers Aviation Industry Leader and former Cessna Aircraft Chairman and CEO Russ Meyer Jr.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is remembering Russ Meyer, Jr., the longtime chair, CEO and chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, who is considered by many as “the most influential leaders in general and business aviation over the past half century.”

January 29, 2026 - Premier of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Special Exhibition this Saturday January 31 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum

Packed with mind-boggling oddities, rare artifacts, and unbelievable stories, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® special exhibition promises to amaze, entertain, and spark curiosity for guests of all ages -- and serves as the official kick off of the San Diego Museum Council’s Museum Month.

November 25, 2025 - Jim Kidrick, President & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, joins the Goodyear Blimp, Pete Bunce, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” and Jack Pelton in the International Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2025

As President & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum for 20 years, Jim Kidrick has spearheaded the remarkable transformation of the Museum into one of the premier aero-themed destination experiences in the world, and honored our Space pioneering Astronauts and Flight Directors more than any other museum in the World.

September 25, 2025 - The Goodyear Blimp, Pete Bunce, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” and Jack Pelton Headline Star-Studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The Goodyear Blimp, celebrating 100 years as an icon in the skies above countless cultural and historic events, Pete Bunce, former President & CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), “Flight of the Grumman Cats (Cat Flight),” legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman, and Jack Pelton, Chairman and CEO of EAA and a leader throughout the aviation community for decades, to be honored at the annual star-studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame gala Saturday Nov. 8.