Exhibits
The museum is divided into many galleries with exhibits emphasizing the contributions San Diego has made to aviation. Sections include the Theodore Gildred Rotunda, Special Exhibit area, World War I Gallery, Golden Age of Flight Gallery, World War II Gallery, and Modern Jet & Space Age Gallery, and the Edwin D. McKeller Pavilion of Flight. Visitors can enter the Rotunda for free. Admission is required to visit the remaining galleries and additional cost to see the Special Exhibit.
The restoration shop on site is available for tours when work is being done. The front Admissions Desk will be able to answer questions about getting tours of the restoration shop.
Guests can inquire at the front desk about availability of docents to answer questions or provide tours. Depending on availability of these volunteers, tours can be provided to share more information about the aircraft and the specific exhibits throughout the museum. While a lot of the history within the museum is available on the placards and signs, there are many tales and trivia that the vast experience of the docents can add to a visit.
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