Aerospace Museum of California

The Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum in McClellan where visitors can view historic aircraft, helicopters, and space equipment up close. The collection fills both an indoor exhibition hall and an outdoor park where many machines can be examined and sometimes entered.

The museum preserves aircraft and spacecraft that represent different periods of American aviation from the early 1900s to modern times. These machines show how aircraft design and technology evolved over the decades.

School groups participate in STEM education programs that connect science principles with actual aircraft and space exploration equipment throughout the facility.

Start by exploring the indoor section, then move to the outdoor area where you can spend time with each aircraft type at your own pace. Comfortable shoes are important since you will walk a lot and sometimes encounter stairs and uneven ground.

The museum offers flight simulator experiences on professional equipment where visitors can feel what it is like to pilot different aircraft under varying conditions. This simulated flying gives an unexpected perspective on aviation that goes beyond simply looking at the machines.

Location: Sacramento County

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://aerospaceca.org

GPS coordinates: 38.67509,-121.39097

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04