This iconic round building in Balboa Park displays over 60 aircraft suspended overhead, tracing aviation history from early flight to military jets. The U-Fly-It flight simulator and interactive exhibits make it a top draw for kids and flight
“This cavernous museum traces the history of human flight, from the earliest contraptions to military jets, all suspended from the ceiling above interactive, educational exhibits.”
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Fodor's
"By day, the streamlined edifice looks like any other structure in the park; at night, outlined in blue neon, the round building appears—appropriately enough—to be a landed UFO." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The round building at the southern end of the plaza houses an excellent museum with an extensive display of aircrafts – originals, replicas, models and Charles Lindbergh memorabilia." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In the International Aerospace Hall of Fame, oil portraits and biographical plaques salute notable inventors, industrialists and pilots." Full review
Frommer's
"The other big kid-pleaser of the museums (along with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center), this popular facility has more than 60 aircraft on display." Full review
National Geographic
"Ride the U-Fly-It flight simulator at the Kids' Aviation Action Hangar in the San Diego Air and Space Museum, where the wind tunnel makes it feel like the real deal"
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Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
National Geographic
