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The Museum of Flying is a private air and space museum in Santa Monica that exhibits the history of aviation with a specific focus on aviation history in Southern California. The 22,000 square foot museum houses a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays that explore the history of flight and the growth of the aviation and aerospace industry in Southern California. Visitors can learn about the history of the Santa Monica Airport and the Douglas Aircraft Company and explore dozen aircraft around the museum, ranging from a replica Wright Flyer to the Lockheed Vega. The Museum also features an extensive collection of aviation-related artworks, photographs of historic aircraft, rare artifacts, and ephemera from famous aviators, and visitors can try their hand at flying in a Max Flight FS 3000 simulator.

3100 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Phone: 310-398-2500

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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