Aerospace Museum
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Aerospace Museum
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Our 2025 Impact
Honoring the past. Inspiring more than
65,000
young minds every year.
Your support of the museum helps give Sacramento kids access to hands-on STEM experiences—opening doors to future careers.
2,649
Kids In Summer Programs
65,133
Student Visitors
100%
Receiving Scholarships
143,149
Museum Visitors
3,549
Total Camp Days
Download the Full 2025 Report
Download the Full 2025 Report
Exhibits
The Hidden Heroes of Aerospace
The concept for this mural was inspired by Chauncey Spencer II’s traveling museum; African Americans in Aviation, which was on exhibit at the Aerospace Museum of California in 2021. Our museum’s President & CEO, Tom Jones, who also leads curatorial efforts, was fascinated to learn about the many pioneering black aviators and other historical figures who were not recognized in many history books.
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The Makani Kite
View the world’s largest rigid wing kite on display only at the museum! The Makani M600 energy kite is the last one in existence. Learn the fascinating story of the Makani kite today.
Learn more
Visitor Guide
Aerospace Museum of California has over 20 standard exhibits and over 40 aircraft. Learn something new everytime you visit!
Download the Visitor Guide
Blue Angel Exhibit
Scooter, our Blue Angel A-4C “Skyhawk’ is a true piece of history. The A-4C was flown the in US Navy Blue Angels Demonstration from 1974 to 1986. Come see this historic treasure to learn more.
Plan Your Visit
The Engine Evolution
From the earliest piston engines to rocket engines, the Aerospace Museum of California is one of the few museums that allows you to get up close and personal with our engine artifacts. Touch and interact with these magnificent pieces of aviation and aerospace history.
Plan Your Visit
Aircraft Collection
Come visit and walk through our large airpark of over 40 aircraft. Get up close and personal and even walk below suspended aircraft!
Plan Your Visit
Flight Zone Training
Pilot an aircraft using a professional flight simulator under the instruction of experienced flight instructors. You will have the opportunity to practice taking off, flying, and landing.
Learn More
Project Apollo
A Small Step. . . A Giant Leap
What began in tragedy would culminate in triumph as America raced to put a man on the Moon in the midst of the Cold War.
Plan Your Visit
Rocket Engine- Titan IV
At the time of its introduction, the Titan IV was the “largest unmanned space booster used by the Air Force.” The Titan IV Stage One Liquid Rocket Engine was developed to provide assured capability to launch Space Shuttle–class payloads for the Air Force.
Visit Today
To the Edge of Space
The X-15 Program and Major Mike Adams
The story of Sacramento’s very own astronaut and the single-man rocket that would pave the way for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs.
Visit Today
General Samuel C. Phillips
Director of the Apollo Program
A legend who would go on to command the Space and Missile Systems Organization, Air Force Systems Command, the Minutemen Program and the NSA, but not before overseeing the landing of men on the Moon.
Get Tickets
Blast Off - Real Life Rockets
The X-15 Program and Major Mike Adams
The story of Sacramento’s very own astronaut and the single-man rocket that would pave the way for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs.
Click Here
Mars Exploration Viewing Theatre
Turn the corner and find yourself on the distant Red Planet! Our Mars Theater features an intimate amphitheater-style seating area, a large viewing screen and an interior crafted to resemble the inside of a Mars Habitat Pod, complete with storage and control panels. Currently showing is the video presentation: Manned Mission to Mars 2034, a futuristic look at what the first manned mission to the planet might look like. The exterior of the Theatre features three screens playing space-age footage and a comprehensive timeline of modern-day space travel.
Come See it
The Tuskegee Airmen - American Heroes
Get to know heros Colonel George “Spanky” Roberts, LTC John Whitehead and Cpt. Alvin Johnson through the eyes and artifacts donated by McClellan Air Force Base’s own Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter.
See It today
United States Coast Guard: America’s Maritime Guardian
Gain a new appreciation for the branch of our military known for its daring aerial rescues, often flown in severe weather conditions.
Plan your Visit
Inside the Cockpit – Open View Cockpit Capsules
Get a sense of the pilot’s perspective by viewing our North American T-28D Trojan Cockpit Procedures Trainer, our F-106 Cockpit Trainer and the F-111 Crew Capsule.
See it Today
Helicopter Historical Foundation Exhibit – Gyrodrone
A close cousin to today’s helicopter, these anti-submarine warfare torpedo drones have a long history of service and innovation.
Plan Your Visit
North American F-86 “Sabre”
Taking center stage in the Exhibit Hall is a stunning representation of military aircraft, a North American F-86 Sabre, that was flown during the Korean War.
See it Soon
Group Visits & Field Trips
Get ready for a fun day full of discovery and inspiration! Students will soar through the wonders of flight and aerospace as they explore interactive exhibits and dive into hands-on activities.
From aviation history to cutting edge technology there is something exciting around every corner.
Explore More
Explore More
Learn More
Our 2025 Impact
Honoring the past. Inspiring more than
65,000
young minds every year.
Your support of the museum helps give Sacramento kids access to hands-on STEM experiences—opening doors to future careers.
2,649
Kids In Summer Programs
65,133
Student Visitors
100%
Receiving Scholarships
143,149
Museum Visitors
3,549
Total Camp Days
Download the Full 2025 Report
Download the Full 2025 Report
Exhibits
The Hidden Heroes of Aerospace
The concept for this mural was inspired by Chauncey Spencer II’s traveling museum; African Americans in Aviation, which was on exhibit at the Aerospace Museum of California in 2021. Our museum’s President & CEO, Tom Jones, who also leads curatorial efforts, was fascinated to learn about the many pioneering black aviators and other historical figures who were not recognized in many history books.
Learn More
The Makani Kite
View the world’s largest rigid wing kite on display only at the museum! The Makani M600 energy kite is the last one in existence. Learn the fascinating story of the Makani kite today.
Learn more
Visitor Guide
Aerospace Museum of California has over 20 standard exhibits and over 40 aircraft. Learn something new everytime you visit!
Download the Visitor Guide
Blue Angel Exhibit
Scooter, our Blue Angel A-4C “Skyhawk’ is a true piece of history. The A-4C was flown the in US Navy Blue Angels Demonstration from 1974 to 1986. Come see this historic treasure to learn more.
Plan Your Visit
The Engine Evolution
From the earliest piston engines to rocket engines, the Aerospace Museum of California is one of the few museums that allows you to get up close and personal with our engine artifacts. Touch and interact with these magnificent pieces of aviation and aerospace history.
Plan Your Visit
Aircraft Collection
Come visit and walk through our large airpark of over 40 aircraft. Get up close and personal and even walk below suspended aircraft!
Plan Your Visit
Flight Zone Training
Pilot an aircraft using a professional flight simulator under the instruction of experienced flight instructors. You will have the opportunity to practice taking off, flying, and landing.
Learn More
Project Apollo
A Small Step. . . A Giant Leap
What began in tragedy would culminate in triumph as America raced to put a man on the Moon in the midst of the Cold War.
Plan Your Visit
Rocket Engine- Titan IV
At the time of its introduction, the Titan IV was the “largest unmanned space booster used by the Air Force.” The Titan IV Stage One Liquid Rocket Engine was developed to provide assured capability to launch Space Shuttle–class payloads for the Air Force.
Visit Today
To the Edge of Space
The X-15 Program and Major Mike Adams
The story of Sacramento’s very own astronaut and the single-man rocket that would pave the way for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs.
Visit Today
General Samuel C. Phillips
Director of the Apollo Program
A legend who would go on to command the Space and Missile Systems Organization, Air Force Systems Command, the Minutemen Program and the NSA, but not before overseeing the landing of men on the Moon.
Get Tickets
Blast Off - Real Life Rockets
The X-15 Program and Major Mike Adams
The story of Sacramento’s very own astronaut and the single-man rocket that would pave the way for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs.
Click Here
Mars Exploration Viewing Theatre
Turn the corner and find yourself on the distant Red Planet! Our Mars Theater features an intimate amphitheater-style seating area, a large viewing screen and an interior crafted to resemble the inside of a Mars Habitat Pod, complete with storage and control panels. Currently showing is the video presentation: Manned Mission to Mars 2034, a futuristic look at what the first manned mission to the planet might look like. The exterior of the Theatre features three screens playing space-age footage and a comprehensive timeline of modern-day space travel.
Come See it
The Tuskegee Airmen - American Heroes
Get to know heros Colonel George “Spanky” Roberts, LTC John Whitehead and Cpt. Alvin Johnson through the eyes and artifacts donated by McClellan Air Force Base’s own Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter.
See It today
United States Coast Guard: America’s Maritime Guardian
Gain a new appreciation for the branch of our military known for its daring aerial rescues, often flown in severe weather conditions.
Plan your Visit
Inside the Cockpit – Open View Cockpit Capsules
Get a sense of the pilot’s perspective by viewing our North American T-28D Trojan Cockpit Procedures Trainer, our F-106 Cockpit Trainer and the F-111 Crew Capsule.
See it Today
Helicopter Historical Foundation Exhibit – Gyrodrone
A close cousin to today’s helicopter, these anti-submarine warfare torpedo drones have a long history of service and innovation.
Plan Your Visit
North American F-86 “Sabre”
Taking center stage in the Exhibit Hall is a stunning representation of military aircraft, a North American F-86 Sabre, that was flown during the Korean War.
See it Soon
Group Visits & Field Trips
Get ready for a fun day full of discovery and inspiration! Students will soar through the wonders of flight and aerospace as they explore interactive exhibits and dive into hands-on activities.
From aviation history to cutting edge technology there is something exciting around every corner.
Explore More
Explore More