The Santa Maria Museum of Flight preserves and displays documents, photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia on Santa Maria’s aerospace and aeronautical industry. Visitors of all ages will love exploring the many exhibits and attending the events that are hosted at the museum. The Thunder Over the Valley Air Show is one of the most popular events which supports veterans and honors fallen warriors. There are several age-appropriate programs that are held at the museum; one that is extremely popular with kids of all ages is airplane modeling which will allow them to construct and paint their very own model airplane.

3015 Airpark Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, Phone: 805-922-8758

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