San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum displays historic aircraft, spacecraft, aviation artifacts, and family exhibits in Balboa Park's Ford Building.

The museum is at 2001 Pan American Plaza in the Palisades area, south of El Prado and near the Automotive Museum.

The museum is normally open daily 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., charges admission, and closes Thanksgiving and Christmas. It describes the museum as broadly accessible; call ahead for a specific accommodation. Basement docent tours cost extra, and individual exhibits can close for maintenance, including the currently listed Moon Base San Diego closure. Use Palisades parking or the free tram.

For museums and visitor information, start at the House of Hospitality near Plaza de Panama. For easier parking and the free tram, start at Inspiration Point at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. Route directly to the zoo, playground, trail, garden, or sports facility when that is your priority.

Paid parking remains active through December 31, 2026. Road meters are $2.50 per hour, and lots range from $5-$16 depending on residency, location, and duration. Lower Inspiration Point gives nonresidents three free hours; verified San Diego residents receive free or discounted lot parking.

Yes. The free accessible tram normally runs daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. every 10-15 minutes from Inspiration Point, serving Plaza de Panama, the Organ Pavilion, and Pan American Plaza. It may pause for holidays or special events.

General outdoor park, gardens with free admission, playgrounds, trails, and public landscapes are free. Museums, zoo, attractions, events, food, and parking may charge; Balboa Park paid parking remains active through December 31, 2026.

Accessible parking is available throughout Balboa Park, and the City-operated tram uses accessible ramps.