Our new hours are Thursday- Sunday, 10am to 4pm!
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Our history
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Originally established in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, the Museum first opened in 1979 at 2800 Airport Avenue. The Museum was founded by Donald Douglas Jr, the second President of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The collection consisted primarily of artifacts and the ephemera of Donald Wills Douglas Sr., the Founder and President of the Douglas Aircraft Company, however the collection did not include any aircraft.
In the late 1980’s a discussion began between Donald Douglas Jr. and a local entrepreneur, David G. Price. It was agreed that a new building would be constructed on the north side of the Santa Monica Airport as the future location of the renamed Museum of Flying. The new Museum opened in 1989 with the original collection and the compliment of many vintage aircraft with an emphasis on World War II fighter aircraft.
Over the years the Museum was host to a number of special events that included annual gala events honoring the aviation and aerospace leaders, famous test pilots, and the original Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts. Other memorable events held at the Museum included a tribute to the Tuskegee Airman, a Mustang Wing’s and Wheels event, and a 60th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Britain.
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Events & Closures
Here’s our next few events. Or, check out the whole calendar…
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01
Jan, 2023
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Museum Closed New Years Day
3100 Airport Ave.January 1
The museum will be closed Sunday, January 1st in observation of New Years Day
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25
Dec, 2022
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Museum Closed Sunday, December 25th
3100 Airport Ave.December 25, 2022
The museum will be closed for Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th
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03
Dec, 2022
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Closed to the Public for Private Event — Saturday, December 3rd
3100 Airport Ave.December 3, 2022
Please take note that the Museum of Flying will be closed to the public for a private event. We apologize for
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24
Nov, 2022
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Museum Closed Thursday, November 24th
3100 Airport Ave.November 24, 2022
The museum will be closed on November 24th in observation of Thanksgiving
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The Log Book
Happenings, News, Articles, and lots more. Check our full log book.
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