Welcome to the Western Museum of Flight

Recapture the Aerospace Industry Legacy of Southern California

   Our Vision and Mission Statement

“To capture the imagination and inspire achievement through memorable experiences that celebrate the rich Southern California Aerospace Legacy”

The Western Museum of Flight honors and champions the aerospace industry heritage of Southern California and inspires, motivates, and educates the dreamers and creators of today and tomorrow.

Celebrity Lecture Series

X-15 Rocket Plane 

One of the great adventures of Manned Space Experimentation was the development and operation of the X-15 experimental aircraft. This gave rise to another adventure which was the exciting journey of writing a book about the entire project.

January 18, 2025 – 11 AM Lecture

Kids Love Aviation Science (KLAS)

We Encourage Young Kids to Visit the Museum

Western Museum of Flight programs inspire kids to study math and science when they see, hear, touch, and feel the fascinating products of the aerospace industry and learn how they are made, operated, and what they can do, and the sources behind them. Best of all, they have the space to dream about what they want to be! Contact us to arrange a school tour or private group tour. INFO@WMOF.COM

Featured Celebrity Lecture Series

The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California’s aviation heritage. The Museum’s educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history.

Visit the Western Museum of Flight Today

The Western Museum of Flight's collection includes unique aircraft, prototypes, target drones, piston and jet aircraft engines, aircraft components, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, and an extensive model aircraft collection.

Hours of Operation:

Friday through Monday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

CLOSED DAYS

New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, January 2nd, MLK Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.

ADMISSION

General Admission $10.00

Members Free

Children under 12 years Free

Western Museum of Flight - Operated by the: Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization

DIRECTIONS

Located at the Historic Louis Zamperini Field

Torrance Airport
3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3
Torrance, CA  90505

From Los Angeles

From 405 South, take Hawthorne Boulevard south. Turn left on Pacific Coast Highway and the airport is on the left.

From San Diego/Orange County

From 405 North, take 110 south and exit Pacific Coast Highway North.  Take a right on Pacific Coast Highway and the airport is on the right side.

QUICK RESOURCES

AIRCRAFT & EXHIBITS

Come see our unique aircraft, prototypes, target drones, piston & jet engines as well as many examples of aircraft technology componentsRead More »

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check our site frequently for upcoming Celebrity Lectures special events, educational programs, new exhibits and rotational displaysSign Up »

BECOME A MEMBER

Learn how you can enroll today as a member of the Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation, dba, Western Museum of FlightLearn More »

FACILITY RENTALS

The museum accommodates and serves as the venue for special events and meetings. Please contact us to learn more.Learn More »

VOLUNTEER

Join the museum volunteer team at Western Museum of Flight to become part of the engine that powers the museum operationsLearn More »

PATRON MEMBERS

The Patrons are the financial bedrock of the museum who express their appreciation of our work in a most sincere manner.Learn More »