AERONAUTICAL HERITAGE MUSEUM

MISSION VIEJO, CA

The Aeronautical Heritage Museum in Mission Viejo, California is an educational and interactive museum dedicated to the history of aviation. Founded in 2002, the museum is located in the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, which was established in 1942 and was the largest Marine Corps air station on the West Coast. The museum contains a large collection of historical artifacts, documents, photographs, and models related to the history of aviation.

The museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of aircraft, including a replica of the Wright Flyer, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, and a North American T-6 Texan. There is also a number of interactive exhibits, such as a flight simulator, a wind tunnel, and a model aircraft building area. The museum also features a variety of educational programs for students, including science and engineering classes, and flight demonstrations.

The museum is open to the public and admission is free. There is a gift shop on site, selling aviation-related items such as books, models, and photographs. Visitors can also take flight lessons, with instruction available for both beginners and experienced pilots. The museum is also home to a number of special events throughout the year, such as the annual Aeronautical Heritage Day. The museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of aviation, and a great place for families to learn more about the fascinating world of flight.

AERONAUTICAL HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MISSION VIEJO CA. US MID #8400601465

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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AERONAUTICAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
PO BOX 4319
MISSION VIEJO
CA
92692-5228

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