I can't say that this even begins to compare with the Kennedy Space center, but what space museum can? I've always been an avid fan of space museums, and although this one can't compare to KSC, it... More

I can't say that this even begins to compare with the Kennedy Space center, but what space museum can? I've always been an avid fan of space museums, and although this one can't compare to KSC, it is still a great museum. San Diego is the home to the Ryan Aircraft which built the spirit of St. Lous and a hotbed of aeronautics, which is something you should definitly check out.
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But I did! My husband is a huge aviation fan and we spent most of the afternoon there. I surprisingly enjoyed this museum quite a bit and I am not even that into aviation. It had wonderful... More

But I did! My husband is a huge aviation fan and we spent most of the afternoon there. I surprisingly enjoyed this museum quite a bit and I am not even that into aviation. It had wonderful exhibits and provided a lot of information. I also think that it is one of the museums that offer free admission on a given tuesday in the month. Definitely worth the time and money to check it out. I didn't think I'd like the museum but I really would go back and bring the kids this time around. a must for any tourist or aviation fanatic, also a good place to bring the kids!
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"If you're headed to San Diego (California, USA) and your're an airplane or history buff, you won't want to miss the world famous San Diego Aerospace Museum. Your journey through the history of... More

"If you're headed to San Diego (California, USA) and your're an airplane or history buff, you won't want to miss the world famous San Diego Aerospace Museum. Your journey through the history of flight begins as you stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier Brothers' hot air balloon of 1783 - the first vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift living beings above the Earth. See an authentic reproduction of the Wright Bros. 1903 flier and other models of early flight. Marvel at the antics of the barnstormers of the 1920's. Re-live the history of aviation as seen through the eyes of WWI and WWII. And, imagine what it is like to break Earth's bonds and travel into outer space as you get a close up and personal view of NASA's Apollo 9 Command Module. The only Apollo spacecraft on display in Southwestern United States to have actually flown in outer space. Closed all major holidays
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My husband is nuts for airplanes, and he absolutely loves coming here! tons of old aircraft, from the wright flier to modern day war machines. They have a kids area, too, where thye let the kids... More

My husband is nuts for airplanes, and he absolutely loves coming here! tons of old aircraft, from the wright flier to modern day war machines. They have a kids area, too, where thye let the kids climb in and do activities. The atrium is awesome, and a great place to relax. They have some days where they have planned activities for kids- we went once and they were teaching kids to make paper airplanes that were not just your standard ones. My daughter loved it,and spent the next month using up all my computer paper making airplanes at home!
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I have never been too into planes or aviation, but was still very impressed with this museum, located in Balboa Park. The museum itself is quite large and includes an outdoor area with life size... More

I have never been too into planes or aviation, but was still very impressed with this museum, located in Balboa Park. The museum itself is quite large and includes an outdoor area with life size planes and helicopters. The exhibits cover a lot of subject matter, including the roles of planes in war, flight attendants through the years, progress made in design, and much more. There is also a flight simulator ride for kids to enjoy.
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The Aerospace Museum has a great collection of old and new planes. Each display there has a vast collection of information on the subject. The staff there is friendly and very informative. The... More

The Aerospace Museum has a great collection of old and new planes. Each display there has a vast collection of information on the subject. The staff there is friendly and very informative. The prices are a little steap - but it goes to a good cause. Good place to bring the family to get educated in space!
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This place is super cool if you are an aerospace aficionado. With a growing collection of modern combat planes includes Russian MiGs and a variety of American fighters, like the F-16 there is... More

This place is super cool if you are an aerospace aficionado. With a growing collection of modern combat planes includes Russian MiGs and a variety of American fighters, like the F-16 there is something for everyone. My favorites are replicas are of the Gemini, Mercury and Apollo spacecrafts. If you haven’t been lately you might have missed the recently added the Apollo-9. This is truly for everyone; you will see everyone from class field trips and war veterans remembering the glory days. Highly recommended.
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I didn’t have a high expectation of the museum before I visited it, but it turned out to be quite fun. The museum is pretty big – one of the larger ones in the park. There’s a ton of model... More

I didn’t have a high expectation of the museum before I visited it, but it turned out to be quite fun. The museum is pretty big – one of the larger ones in the park. There’s a ton of model airplanes and space equipment. They have movies you can watch, a simulation ride (I forgot of what kind of simulation), and a presentation. I missed the presentation, but it was still amazing learning about the history of flight and space.
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A huge aircraft greets visitors to the museum and acts as a great photo opt. Inside there is a great variety of memorabilia to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Kids can also participate in a... More

A huge aircraft greets visitors to the museum and acts as a great photo opt. Inside there is a great variety of memorabilia to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Kids can also participate in a flight simulation attraction that seemed to be a hit! Be sure to check out the flight attendant exhibit; it was definitely different and interesting. By the way, Balboa Park offers free admission to some of its museums every Tuesday. Look into it!
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This museum is perfect for kids and adults! It is fun, interesting, and insightful all at the same time! I had so much fun at this museum. Located in Balboa Park, it was easy to find parking.... More

This museum is perfect for kids and adults! It is fun, interesting, and insightful all at the same time! I had so much fun at this museum. Located in Balboa Park, it was easy to find parking. Surrounding areas are beautiful. Makes you value living in San Diego more. San Diego has some of the best museums and its located so close to us.
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