Pacific Coast Air Museum was founded by a dedicated group of aviation enthusiasts in Santa Rosa, California. United by a shared passion for flight, they set out to preserve historic aircraft and tell the story of aviation for future generations.
Welcome to the Pacific Coast Air Museum
We preserve the stories of flight through historic aircraft and living history. Our museum stands as a testament to human courage and innovation.
Mission
Our mission drives us
Our mission is to educate, inspire, preserve, and honor—sharing the story of aviation and space technology while safeguarding historic aircraft and recognizing the service of our veterans.
As a hands-on museum, PCAM invites visitors to experience aviation up close. Guests can explore aircraft firsthand, look inside cockpits, and discover how these extraordinary machines were designed and flown.
From pilots and veterans to students and families, the Pacific Coast Air Museum welcomes all who share a passion for flight. Guided tours, school field trips, and group programs make PCAM a destination where history truly comes alive.
Pillar
Educating the next generation of aviation enthusiasts
We bring history to life through interactive exhibits and engaging programs. Our educational initiatives spark curiosity and inspire young minds to explore the world of flight.
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History
Our journey through time
Decades of passion and dedication have shaped our museum.
Each milestone represents a commitment to preserving aviation history.
Each milestone represents a commitment to preserving aviation history.
Experience
Touch history up close
Our museum offers more than just viewing. We invite visitors to connect with aviation history through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Experience
Get up close with historic aircraft
Walk among legendary planes, touch their surfaces, and imagine the stories they carry. Special events allow visitors to explore cockpits and learn from veteran pilots.
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Explore our historic aircraft
Our museum houses a remarkable collection of over 35 historic aircraft that tell the story of human flight. From fighter jets to helicopters, each machine represents a chapter of aviation history.
Flight
Preserving the legacy of aviation
Our Flight Wing maintains select aircraft in flying condition, allowing these magnificent machines to continue their journey through the skies.
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Education that inspires future aviators
Our educational initiatives spark curiosity and connect young minds with the wonder of flight through innovative learning experiences.
Youth Stem Programs
Hands-on learning that introduces students to aerospace science and engineering principles.
School field trips
Immersive educational experiences that bring aviation history directly into the classroom.
Scout merit badges
Specialized programs helping young people earn aviation-related achievements and explore career paths.
Volunteer at the Pacific Coast Air Museum
The heart of our museum beats through the passion and expertise of our volunteer team, comprised of veterans, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts.
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Become part of our mission to preserve aviation history and inspire future generations of pilots and aerospace enthusiasts.
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