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| Gallery Tours, 2007-2008 (Available starting September 24, 2007) |
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Led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers (many accomplished pilots or aviation mechanics), tours start in the
Museum’s Atrium and last approximately 30 minutes. Each field trip group may request any one tour, below.
There are no extra fees for tours, they are included with museum admission. Some tours may be unavailable on
certain days based on exhibit availability. After your tour, enjoy visiting aircraft simulators and cockpits on your own
and don’t forget to visit the gift shop!
General Tour
A sweeping overview of aviation history and a sampling of museum exhibits, from early airplanes to modern helicopters and the people who flew them.
Aerodynamics
How do airplanes fly? From early attempts to fly heavier-than-air vehicles to high-performance airplanes and modern helicopters, explore the technology and science of flight with up-close examination of aircraft spanning 100 years of aviation history.
California Aviation History
San Francisco Bay's surprising aviation history is revealed to show a hotbed of innovation and aviation "firsts", particularly around the time of the Wright Brothers. Many unique local aircraft from this period and their contribution to aviation are explained.
Transportation
Discover aviation's past, present and future roles in moving people and products across the country and around the world. Modern airliners and Air Traffic Control systems take center stage in an exciting exploration of civil air transport.
Young Aviators
Our youngest visitors (pre-K to first grade) experience an age-appropriate tour in a unique hands-on way. Explore the gallery and learn aviation's history here in the Bay Area and beyond.
Schedule a Field Trip
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