Research Services

Research Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Closed on Mondays, weekends, federal holidays, and for some Museum functions

Prior appointments are required: 619-234-8291, x125, or email us

Users

The Library and Archives is open to Museum staff, volunteers and docents, Museum members, academic researchers, students, and aviation enthusiasts. Cost of using the Library and Archives is reflected in Museum admission and is free for Museum members, although fees will be charged for photocopies and image reproductions.

Research Requests

Library & Archives staff and volunteers can often answer simple questions over the telephone, but more detailed requests should be made in writing, preferably by email. Contact us at:
San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8291, ext. 125

Requests for information should be as specific as possible and include a phone number, email address, and/or a return mail address. Archives staff will make a search of the holdings in response to inquiries, but more detailed inquiries may require a visit to the Archives. Response times depend on the complexity of the subject matter and may necessitate a research fee (currently, $25 per hour). Responses will be sent via email if possible; but some documents, photographs, or technical drawings may need to be sent via U.S. mail.

Using the SDASM Library & Archives

The Library & Archives of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which contains irreplaceable historical materials, actively encourages the use of the Museum�s research materials to further the public�s education of aviation and space history and technology. To preserve these valuable materials for future users, researchers will be required to observe certain rules while using the facilities. Click here to view the Rules.

AeroCat, the Library & Archives new online catalog, is now available for searching the book collection and journal titles. Manuals, videos, and other archival materials will be added at a future date.