Children's Museums

Aerospace Museum of California

Name: Aerospace Museum of California
Address: 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan Park, CA 95652, McClellan Park, CA, US
Telephone: (916) 643-3192
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1595 reviews)

📍 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan Park, CA 95652

📞 (916) 643-3192

🌐 aerospaceca.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Aerospace Museum of California

Planes, spacecraft & hands-on simulators. Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators. Houses the world's largest rigid wing kite, the Makani Kite, a unique aerospace engineering achievement. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,595 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Location: Sacramento, California
Annual Impact: 65,000+ student visitors, 2,649 kids in summer programs
Highlights: 40+ aircraft, flight simulators, Mars Theater, Apollo program exhibits, interactive engines
Best For: All ages, school groups, STEM learning

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses the world's largest rigid wing kite, the Makani Kite, a unique aerospace engineering achievement
⭐Collection includes 40+ aircraft spanning various historical periods, displayed both in hangars and suspended for viewing
⭐Features the Blue Angel A-4C Skyhawk, a historically significant military aircraft used by the U.S. Navy's elite demonstration team
⭐Offers Flight Zone flight simulator training with professional instructors, providing immersive pilot training experiences
⭐Maintains a dedicated exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen and features 'The Hidden Heroes of Aerospace' exhibit highlighting African Americans in aviation history

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Download the Visitor Guide before your visit to maximize your experience across 20+ exhibits and 40+ aircraft scattered throughout the venue
💬Plan to spend at least half a day at the museum if you're interested in aircraft and space exploration; the collection is extensive enough that you'll discover something new on repeat visits
💬Verify simulator and aircraft access availability before visiting, as some interactive experiences (flight simulators and vintage aircraft boarding) may have limited hours or closures
💡The museum is excellent for all ages with designated areas for younger kids (play area and interactive exhibits on main floor) and flight simulators on the second floor for older kids and adults
💬If you have a NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) membership, contact the museum directly before visiting to confirm reciprocal membership acceptance, as policies may vary