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.