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Parking
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Visitor tip
Start your visit with the Wright Brothers section and progress chronologically through the exhibits to get the full historical narrative of aviation development. This guided approach helps you understand how aviation evolved from the Wright Flyer to modern spacecraft.
Best time
Visit during daytime hours on weekdays when the museum is basically empty. Multiple reviewers noted they had the space largely to themselves, allowing for a peaceful, unhurried experience without crowds.
About Museum of Flying
Aircraft & aviation artifacts on display. Museum exploring Southern California's aviation history through historic aircraft & artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aerospace Museum
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Established
- 1974
- Size
- 22,000 sq ft
- Highlights
- Wright Brothers replica, flight simulator, retired aircraft, female aviators exhibit
- Admission
- $10 adults, $6 children
- Visit Duration
- 30 minutes to 90 minutes
What visitors say
Have been driving by this museum for years and finally went with some family that was in town. We really loved it! Learned a lot about the history of both commercial and military aircraft. Tickets were very affordable and they offer…
First I would have said it's just too small of a museum. After visiting it, I say it's well worth a stop. Laid back atmosphere, I was there basically alone with my son. Very nice display and story of Douglas history. Very nice…
Cool little spot. Recommend stopping by. If you're just looking around it should take you about 30 mins to see everything. But you could sure stay for a whole day in there if you're really into aviation. It's not a huge spot but for…
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Did You Know?
- Museum of Flying was established in 1974 and operates as a 22,000 square foot aerospace museum housed in a hangar with a mezzanine in Santa Monica, CA
- The museum features a dedicated second floor section honoring female aviators and their contributions to aviation history
- The museum houses a dozen historical aircraft including a Wright Brothers replica aircraft and a Max FS 3000 flight simulator
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