Oakland Aviation Museum

05/21/2026

Oakland Aviation Museum will be open on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. All veterans and active-duty service members with valid ID will receive free admission to the museum.

05/03/2026

The Missing American Aircrews Project: Developing Archaeological Tools to Recover the Fallen
Sunday May 17, 2026 at 1pm

The Missing American Aircrews Project (MAAP) is a research initiative run out of UC Berkeley’s Bear Bones Lab. Under the supervision of Dr. Jun Sunseri, our students have developed a digital comparative database of American World War II aircraft components, life support equipment, and aviator uniforms. These images are deployed during downed aircraft excavations to identify materials that could lead to the positive identification of missing service members. The MAAP mission is to make these excavations more accurate and efficient in service of the loved ones waiting for their aviators to return home, while also engaging with the communities committed to preserving this material and knowledge.

The Oakland Aviation Museum has been instrumental in the development of this database; generously offering expertise, time, and access to diagnostic materials in their collections to help us build this database.

Join us on Sunday May 17, 2026 at 1pm to learn more about Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency partnerships, and how you may be able to contribute to the Missing American Aircrews Project in the future!

For more information about the museum or this event, contact us at https://www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org/contact
Normal admission rates apply.

Get in touch with the Oakland Aviation Museum in Oakland, CA, for inquiries, support, or general information about exhibits and events.

03/29/2026

Oakland Aviation Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in observance of the Easter Holiday.
Reopening on Wednesday April 8, 2026 at 10am

03/14/2026

1 more sleep until Open Cockpit Day.
Sunday March 15, 2026 from 11am to 4pm.
See you there.

03/05/2026

Oakland Aviation Museum, Open Cockpit Day March 15, 2026
Museum and event open at 11am to 4pm.
Open Cockpit is when the museum’s visitors can view our famous aircraft including
A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, Harrier Jump-Jet, T-39 Saberliner,
Mustang P-51 ¾ scale, Cessna 0-2 and a Mig-15.
Please visit our exhibit rooms, things have changed.
Short Solent Flying Boat walk through tour for an additional fee.
Activities during Open Cockpit include:
Color Guard.
Alfredo’s Catering will be offering refreshments for purchase
Live music by The Friends of Ken Band.
European Train Enthusiasts exhibit.
ORCA Ham Radio exhibit and demonstration.
Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers aircraft exhibit/demonstration
Simulators available for an additional fee
Open Cockpit day is a GROUPON Blackout day
8252 Earhart Road
Oakland CA 94621
Adults $18, Seniors $15, Teen /Military/Student $13, Kids 5 – $10, children 4 and under free.

02/14/2026

Oakland Aviation Museum will be open on Monday February 16, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm.

02/12/2026

Black History Month at the Oakland Aviation Museum



Guest Presenter: Ron Brown

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM

The Oakland Aviation Museum is honored to welcome Ron Brown as part of our Black History Month programming.

Ron brings 45 years of executive experience spanning marketing, finance, international trade, transportation logistics, and supply chain management. His career includes leadership roles with Exxon Corporation, PG&E Corporation, SAIC Corporation, and the Port of Oakland, where he has served as Maritime Marketing and Commodities Manager since 2008. He also served as a consultant to the Base Closure Commission for BRAC ’93 and BRAC ’95.

His presentation will draw on decades of global business leadership and insight, offering perspective shaped by experience, service, and industry impact.

12/17/2025

12 seconds that ushered in a new era of possibility.
On the anniversary of the Wright Brother's first sustained, controlled flight of a heavier-than-air machine in December 17,1903, we salute the pioneers- both old and new-who have taken humanity to new heights in air and space.
Orville Wright, age 32, was at the controls of the aircraft as it made a 12 second, 120 foot flight at kitty Hawk, NC.

12/13/2025

Jingle Bell Bash. Kids fun Christmas event
Sunday December 14th from 10am to 1pm.
Normal admission fees apply

12/13/2025

Candlelight by Fever at the museum on December 5th and 6th
A great was had by all.

11/21/2025

Candlelight by Fever concerts are coming to the museum on December 5th and 6th 2025. Please go to their website feverup.com for tickets.