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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

San Diego, CA

Museum
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Address: T-4203 Anderson Ave, San Diego, CA 92145, USA How do we get there? Number: 877-359-8762
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About this activity

If you LOVE planes, aviation, history, and everything in between, you might like to know that the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum happens to be the ONLY museum in the entire world that is dedicated to the US Marine Corps aviation.

It also happens to be the museum that has the largest, and most complete, collection of incredible vintage aircraft that have been flown by Marine pilots...in the WORLD!

If you want to learn all about the story of the US Marine Corps and the part they have played in defending the USA - you have found your museum!

The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum currently has 27 aircraft on display. This includes some pretty iconic models, such as "Lady Ace" - the helicopter that evacuated the US ambassador in 1975, from the rooftop in Saigon - how amazing is that!?

There are also 8 galleries that house artifacts from nearly the last century, covering all the way back to WWI, right up to present day. You can learn about the Marines in space, and even Women Marines (great to inspire those young girls in the family that they can do anything they want!)

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum also has one of the finest collections of Marine Aviation patches in the entire world.

For kids to be so close to real historic aircraft is quite a thrill. The museum maintain and restore these aircraft so they can continue to be admired for visitors in years to come.

Currently they are restoring a WWII-era Douglass Dauntless SBD bomber!

When you visit, make sure you speak to the staff. They are staffed nearly entirely by Veterans, who can tell you stories you could never read in a book!

Historic fun AND aviation fun at this fascinating San Diego Museum!

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

Free! Donations welcome

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Children

Free! Donations welcome

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Last Updates

2022

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum FAQ’s

The museum faithfully collect and restore incredible items from our Marine aviation history. They are also run by a lot of volunteers who give their time to tell stories of their time in the Marines

There are plenty of places to enjoy some food in San Diego before your visit! Why not grab something to fill those tummies!

Keep an eye out for fun family events, such as Picnic with a Pilot and the Open Cockpit Days!

Bring that pocket money because there is a museum store where you can pick up gifts like key chains and patches, as well as shirts, books, and historic items

It's a great place to take students! Just give them a call to arrange your group attending, and see how they can help

It's always handy to take bottled water to stay hydrated

If you have special needs, just give the museum a call before you head out to see how they can help

When you arrive, use the Museum Gate on Miramar Road between Camino Ruiz and Cabot Drive

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