San Diego Air & Space Museum

2001 Pan American Plaza,
San Diego, CA 92101
2001 Pan American Plaza,
San Diego, CA 92101

Amenities

General

  • WiFi
  • Historic Landmark
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly
  • On A Budget
  • Operating Hours: Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Gift Shop Now Open *

Event Venue

  • Distance to Convention Center: 2.2
  • Group Reception Capacity: 2000
  • Group Seated Capacity: 700
  • Priv Room Reception Capacity: 1000
  • Priv Room Seated Capacity: 700

Basics

  • Group Travel
  • Public Events
  • Weddings

Highlights

  • The Museum is open daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Free parking is available in both the front and back of the building
  • The Museum is in the Ford building, built for the 1935 California Pacific Expo
  • The Museum has one of the largest aviation libraries and archives in the U.S.
  • The Museum is a great place to host your next event.

California's Official Air & Space Museum

Science, space and aviation history all unfold at the San Diego Air & Space Museum - designated in 2007 by the State Legislator as California's Official Air and Space Museum and Education Center - in beautiful Balboa Park. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the San Diego Air & Space Museum houses a collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft from all over the world, including a flying replica of Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis, " the actual Apollo 9 Command Module spacecraft and the only real GPS satellite on display in the world.

Open Daily: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

* Gift Shop Now Open *


The Museum also offers interactive exhibits including MaxFlight® simulators plus dynamic, hands-on and ever-changing traveling exhibitions. The San Diego Air & Space Museum has Balboa Park's first 3D/4D Theater and interactive kid zone and the Flight Path Grill is open daily through the Summer on the Observation Deck.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum also is a wonderful place to hold your next special event. Our professional staff will help organize your event here and make your event truly memorable. We can accommodate both small and large groups. Contact us at (619) 234-8291, Ext. 117 for a quote to utilize our facilities.

We Can Accommodate

Formals & Dances, Reunions, Conventions, Weddings, Receptions, Holiday Parties, Special Events, 600 for a sit-down dinner and 1500 for a standing reception. We offer the following: Surround Sound, Stage and Audio Visual available, Interactive and Simulator Rides and Docent Tours of the Museum.

2001 Pan American Plaza

Balboa Park