The Oakland Aviation Museum is at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport’s North Field, with historic aircraft and exhibits on aviation history. You can plan around its regular Wednesday-to-Sunday opening schedule and browse the collection.
- Location: 8252 Earhart Rd., Oakland, CA 94621
- Regular hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Admission: $18 for adults, with reduced rates for some visitors and free entry for children age 4 and younger
What to see at the aviation museum
The Oakland Aviation Museum’s collection includes historic aircraft, military jets and exhibits about people, innovations and achievements in aviation history. The museum also offers tours aboard its Short Solent Mk III flying boat.
Established by Ron Reuther in 1980 and opened in 1986 in a room inside Hangar 5 at Oakland Airport, the museum is one of the museums in Oakland.
Hours, admission and visit planning
Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 and older, and $13 for military visitors and students. Children ages 5–12 pay $10; children age 4 and younger enter free.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Tickets may be purchased on-site. Before setting out, check the Oakland Aviation Museum’s official site for current hours and admission details. The museum also offers school field trips, guided group tours and educational experiences; contact it at (510) 638-7100 to ask about those options.
How do you get to the museum?
The museum is about a five-minute drive from the hotel. Its address is 8252 Earhart Rd., Oakland, CA 94621.
Oak Airport transportation options can help with getting to the hotel and around Oakland; Oak Airport transportation is useful to plan before your visit.
Accessibility and family visit considerations
Families can use the age-based admission rates to plan the ticket cost: children ages 5–12 pay $10, while children age 4 and younger enter free. The museum’s school trips, guided group tours and educational experiences provide additional formats for group visits. Families staying near the airport can book a Standard Two Queen Room at Oakland Airport Executive Hotel.
FAQs
What days is the Oakland Aviation Museum open?
Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Can you buy tickets at the museum?
Yes. The museum says admission tickets may be purchased on-site.
Does the museum offer tours?
Yes. Options include tours aboard its Short Solent Mk III flying boat and guided group tours.
Where is the museum?
It is at 8252 Earhart Rd., Oakland, CA 94621, at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport’s North Field.