The Museum Of Flying

Santa Monica, CA

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Where are we going?

Address: 3100 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA How do we get there? Number: (310) 398-2500
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About this activity

Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away!  Not literally, but you can still fly at The Museum Of Flying in their super fun simulator!  But we'll get to that....

The museum is a fascinating collection for all of those who just love planes and the history of aviation.  The museum is filled to the brim with artifacts and actual planes, where you can learn all of the stories behind them and their intriguing histories. 

For those who know their planes, you can encounter up close the Cessna 172, a proper Boeing 727 within their Cockpit exhibition, and a Douglas A-4 "Skyhawk".  *crackle* come in, Sir, come in, can you read me *crackle*....

Their aircraft on display chronicle the history of light, and the entire aviation industry within Southern California.

They even have a replica Wright Flyer!  Have a look at what completely started the aviation industry that we know today.  How do you think they came up with the design?  How far do you think it flew when they first tested it?

They also have a great collection of aviation art and rare artifacts to be enjoyed, as well as a hands-on interactive education area for kids which includes a T-33 cocktpit trainer, and (we told you we'd get to this) a real K-3 mini flight simulator where kids can actually learn how to pitch, yaw and roll!  It will be like you are actually flying!  It also has a fully interactive 360 degree pitch and roll - and that means, yes, it will be like you are actually flying upside down!  You can choose your aircraft, and enjoy a realistic experience with its HD 3D images and 5 speaker surround sound!

Have an intense air battle in the Pacific, or just enjoy a nice and relaxing flight over Los Angeles!

So officer - where to next? 

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Directions

Fly on over to 3100 Airport Ave in Santa Monica, which is just on the south side of the Santa Monica Airport. Don't follow the city signs on Ocean Park Blvd as this will take you to their old location.

Interstate 405 Northbound

Exit National Blvd., and turn LEFT. Go 1 mile.
Turn LEFT at Bundy Dr. Go 0.2 miles.
Turn RIGHT at Airport Dr. Go 0.3 miles.
The Museum is on the left, next to the elevated DC 3 aircraft.

Interstate 405 Southbound

From the 405, take exit 53 to merge onto the 10 West, toward Santa Monica.
Take exit 2B for Bundy Dr. South, turn RIGHT off the offramp. Go 0.9 miles.
Turn RIGHT at Airport Dr. Go 0.3 miles.
The Museum is on the left, next to the elevated DC 3 aircraft.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$10

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Children

$6 (ages 3 -12)

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Discount

Senior/Student $8

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Free Under

2 years

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Last Updates

2023

The Museum Of Flying FAQ’s

Grab something to eat before or after your visit!

There is no age limit to use the simulator, but there is a 4ft height minimum.

They offer children's group tours with discounted rates for 10 or more.

Give them a call to ask about accessibility in the exhibits and also simulator

You can hold your birthday party at the museum, and if you plan to visit a lot, check out membership!

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