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
James Webb Space Telescope
Dr. Arenberg will explain and describe this remarkable instrument from its inception through the first five years of its operational life. He will discuss its purpose, its capabilities, the remarkable discoveries it has already made and the myriad of possibilities that it offers for the future.
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. [email protected]
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, 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 & Parking for the Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505
Located at the Historic Louis Zamperini Field
Coming from Los Angeles (North)
Take the 405 South and exit at Crenshaw Blvd. (exit 39)
Turn right on Crenshaw Blvd. and continue south for 5.9 miles
Turn right onto airport Drive. The museum entrance will be on your right, just past Zamperini Way.
Coming from San Diego / Orange County (South)
Take the 405 North to the 110 South and exit at PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) (exit 4) Turn right and continue on CA-1 N/W Pacific Coast Hwy for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Robinson Way. Turn Left onto Airport Drive. The museum entrance will be on your right.
Take the 405 North to the 110 South and exit at PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) (exit 4) Turn right and continue on CA-1 N/W Pacific Coast Hwy for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Robinson Way. Turn Left onto Airport Drive. The museum entrance will be on your right.
Parking Information: Parking is free for all guests. If the museum lot is full, additional parking is available at the General Aviation Center (3301 Airport Drive), located just east of the museum.