San Diego AeroSpace Museum

Exhibit Tour

Picture in the Rotunda of the Museum

Theodore Gildred Flight Rotunda
Visitors to the Museum are first greeted by the Apollo 9 Command Module as they enter. Also in the Rotunda is the Sopwith Pup Reproduction along with various other aircraft.



World War I World War I
Learn about the first fighter "aces" of World War I - the Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker, Billy Bishop - and the formidable role the aircraft played in the "Great War."



The Golden Age of Flight

The Golden Age of Flight
1919-1939 was considered the "Golden Age" in aviation. It was a time of peace and maturation in aviation, when barnstormer traveled from town to town thrilling residents with death-defying loops and maneuvers, inspiring many of the next generation of aviators./p>

Pacific Southwest Airlines Exhibit Pacific Southwest Airlines Exhibit
This exhibit recognizes the successful 40-year history of PSA with original graphics, a refurbished reproduction of the airline's first ticket booth at Lindbergh Field, and uniforms and memorabilia.



The Pavilion of Flight The Pavilion of Flight
Our beautiful Pavilion of Flight is where visitors can relax amidst beautiful fountains, lush greenery and, of course, AIRPLANES! Some of our larger aircraft are displayed here, including a MiG-17 and F-4 Phantom locked in a dogfight and a beautifully-restored vintage Ford Trimotor. This is also the breathtaking site of special events held at the Museum.



World War II World War II
Axis vs Allies - the world was at war again, and the airplane played an even more important and extensive role in these conflicts. Aircraft production, design and technology went into overdrive in America during this time. See some of the legendary aircraft of this era, including the legendary Spitfire and the vaunted Japanese Zero.



The Jet Age The Jet Age
From the supersonic Concorde to the F-22, modern aviation depends on the jet engine. See what some of the first jet engines and experimental aircraft looked like here in the Jet Age exhibit.



Walter M. Wally Schirra, Jr. Space Flight Gallery

Walter M. "Wally" Schirra, Jr. Space Flight Gallery
Dedicated to Wally Schirra, the only man to carry the distinction of flying in all three of the early space programs: Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. When the skies were not enough, man focused on traveling to the stars. The Museum's collection of spacecraft and and artifacts, including Wally Schirra's spacesuit and Apollo and Gemini reproductions, tell the story of of the continuing story of space exploration. Discover the wonder of the history of space exploration... and what tomorrow holds.