The Museum of Flying

The Museum of Flying Learn about Southern California aviation history through full-size aircraft and artifacts from Santa Monica and around the world.
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Now reopened and better than ever, the Museum of Flying features the very best in Southern California aviation history, and celebrates the proud legacy of the Douglas Aircraft Company once located on Santa Monica Airport, directly across the runway from where the Museum sits today. With 20 aircraft, five cockpit displays, and numerous interactive educational exhibits for children, the Museum of Fl

ying offers a rich historical experience for our visitors. More than 200 artifacts from the Douglas Aircraft Company are exhibited throughout the facility, as well as historic aviation displays and 300 rare original vintage aircraft models. Hand-painted murals, bronze sculptures, and original artwork completes the collection. Additionally, the Museum is home to the prestigious California Aviation Hall of Fame.

***Museum Event Series***(Saturday, 9/21/24 - Sunday, 9/22/24)Join us for a two-day event celebration of the Douglas Wor...
09/20/2024

***Museum Event Series***(Saturday, 9/21/24 - Sunday, 9/22/24)

Join us for a two-day event celebration of the Douglas World Cruisers' First Flight Around the World!

9 days until the Douglas 100th Anniversary Talk! Here's a sneak peak from our Museum Curator, Mike Machat's exclusive pr...
09/12/2024

9 days until the Douglas 100th Anniversary Talk!

Here's a sneak peak from our Museum Curator, Mike Machat's exclusive presentation.

We hope to see you on September 21st at 2pm!

We hope to see you there!
08/22/2024

We hope to see you there!

We will announce the new event date soon!
08/13/2024

We will announce the new event date soon!

Thank you to KCAL News for featuring us in their SoCal Spotlight of Santa Monica!
07/31/2024

Thank you to KCAL News for featuring us in their SoCal Spotlight of Santa Monica!

The museum first opened in 1979 and was founded by Donald Douglas Jr, the second President of the Douglas Aircraft Company.

We appreciate the loyalty of our Museum Members. To express our gratitude we have started the exclusive "Mornings at the...
07/25/2024

We appreciate the loyalty of our Museum Members. To express our gratitude we have started the exclusive "Mornings at the Museum" Members series.

Not yet a Museum Member? Contact us for more information!

07/19/2024
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07/19/2024

Have you read our Summer 2024 newsletter? If not, then please click the link below.

Museum of Flying

Thank you to The Argonaut for featuring our USS Missouri Battleship first-look exhibition event in its recent publicatio...
07/11/2024

Thank you to The Argonaut for featuring our USS Missouri Battleship first-look exhibition event in its recent publication!

Visit the Museum of Flying today to see this world-class exhibit!

A new exhibit showcasing the symbiotic relationship between watercraft and aircraft during WWII is on display at the Museum of Flying.

Please join us for the reveal ceremony of our newest exhibit the USS Missouri Battleship Model on April 19th 2-3pm!We ar...
04/09/2024

Please join us for the reveal ceremony of our newest exhibit the USS Missouri Battleship Model on April 19th 2-3pm!

We are honored to have representatives from Maritime Museum of San Diego and Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa join Museum of Flying Curator, Mike Machat to open this remarkable exhibit!

Address

3100 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90405

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(310) 398-2500

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