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San Diego Aerospace Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
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“San Diego Aerospace Museum” PlanetWare.com
“San Diego Aerospace Museum” Wcities.com
“San Diego Aerospace Museum and International Aerospace Hall of Fame” Fodors.com
“San Diego Aerospace Museum - Balboa Park” SignOnSanDiego.com
“San Diego Aerospace Museum” Frommer's
“Balboa Park - the other side of San Diego Zoo” CaliforniaWeekend.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 265 attractions in San Diego
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Traveler Description: Museum's emphasis is on the history of flight, from the days of hot-air balloons to the Spirit of St. Louis to today's space shuttles.
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Attraction type: Transportation museum, Specialty museum, Science museum, Other
Address: 2001 Pan American Plaza
Balboa Park San Diego, CA
Tel: 1-619-234-8291

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“Worth it with City Pass only”
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4 of 5 stars
vwjettadriver1 45 contributions
Grand Rapids
Mar 29, 2009

Museum was nice but seemed small. We bought the city pass and admission was included, but I don't think I would pay $15 for it. My boyfriend really seemed to enjoy it though. Located in beautiful Balboa Park. more

“If you are in San Diego don't forget the Aerospace Museum”
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5 of 5 stars
Foodonthego 20 contributions
Sacramento, CA
Nov 21, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Most of the attractions for kids these days will set you back $100 just to get in the door. There are still a few events that a family can attend for less. Sometimes they are better than the more expensive alternatives. I would rate the Aerospace Museum in Balboa park among the best attractions in San Diego. It will cost... more

“Huge quantity of high quality exhibits”
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4 of 5 stars
ILuvVBall 13 contributions
Nebraska
Apr 1, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This was an excellent museum which is very clean and modern. There are numerous exhibits on display, for me it was too much to take in in just one visit. Quite a few videos/hands on exhibits help to make it more interesting for children. If planes and/or space travel don't appeal to you at all, I wouldn't recommend going, but... more

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San Diego Aerospace Museum Address

2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Tel: 1-619-234-8291