Blackbird Airpark is a private 12,000 square foot museum at Edwards Air Force Base that features 8,500 square feet of interesting displays and exhibits, a research library, a 40-seat theater, administrative offices, and a gift shop. Exhibits in the museum cover a wide range of topics from the story of Glen Edwards, the base’s namesake and flight-testing during WWII to the formation of the ancient lake beds and early homesteading in the area, high-speed flight, and breaking the sound barrier. Other museum attractions include displays of airplane models, rocket engines, and flight hardware, and the gift shop sells a variety of aeronautical-related souvenirs and gifts.

2503 E Ave P, Palmdale, CA 93550, Phone: 661-274-0884

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