Western Museum of Flight

3315 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, USA

Address:	3315 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Phone:	+1 310-326-9544
Site:	wmof.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	Closed 10AM–3PM 10AM–3PM 10AM–3PM 10AM–3PM 10AM–3PM 10AM–3PM

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Reviews 23

Steve Torres

My experience was horrible. I dont know even where to begin. At first I believe the museum was going be great, yet I was completely wrong. There was a tall black fence which was lock even though it was well pass opening hours for the door to remain unlock. There was a dial box adjacent to the door which you had dial in order call for someone open the door, yet no number was posted in box you for the front desk so that was useless, but lucky for me someone was coming out and open the door for me. You have to dial 111 to call the front desk to let them know you want to visit the museum. I was given this number already once inside the museum. The day I visit the Western Museum of Flight it was on a weekday and it was well pass 12:00 pm, yet only 3 hangers were open for viewing. The YF-23 prototype nickname "Gray Ghost" was nowhere in sight. I must have seen the whole museum in less than half an hour. The older people will leave you be once you are inside the museum they wont follow you around, maybe perhaps because their old and tired. Overall not the best experience I had in a museum I’ll give this museum a solid “D”

Christian Schneider

Um museu pequeno, basicamente dedicado a aviação militar. O acervo contempla algumas aeronaves de combate, maquetes, vídeos e biblioteca. Em 1h30m de visitação é possível observar sem pressa o acervo, se for assistir aos vídeos reserve mais 1 hora. Evite visitar no inverno ou em dias ventosos, pois nesses dias os grandes portões dos hangares que servem de museu ficam fechadas.

Lee Ogata

I dont get a lot of opportunities to sit in an F-5A jet. That was a total treat! A relatively small museum, the volunteers were very nice and knowledgeable when it came to talking about planes. Especially the YF-23 prototype. I learned a lot going there. The only downside would be the fact that the YF-23 was not near the museum. Instead, pushed to the corner of the airstrip behind a fence. I would have loved to take a closer look at it. None the less, it was a good time for me.

Matt P

This place isnt very large, but if youre into planes and flight in general, its interesting. If you have kids its good for them to be able to see some real aircraft, some of which they can climb into the cockpit and play with the controls. You can also sit along the runway and watch small planes fly in and out of Torrance Airport.

Deborah Mary

This place is an inspirational learning temple for all ages. Admission is priced right and its completely great as a quick get a away. The kids faces as they see all the unique collections of past and current history is priceless. Totally worth an occasional trip from year to year and right now they have mummies on exhibit-wow.

Jennifer Hasenoehrl

There are many exhibits to see. The space section is expanding! You can sit in a fighter jet or find books on air history in their gift shop. A five dollar donation is requested for adults. The volunteers are enthusiastic and able to answer questions. There is also a talk once a month I find very enriching.

Steve Lee

Great monthly lectures by aviation history makers. Friendly docents accomodate and welcome kids too...except for that grumpy guy who is the embodiment of a stereotype, so even his gruffness makes you laugh. You gotta go!

Jim Garcia

If youre into aviation this place is pretty cool. Very small in one of the hangars at the airport. Lots of planes, props, and other stuff, even a "library" to sit and read books on aviation.

Kristi Gardner

As a pilot when I drop into Torrance Airport this a place I always drop by this place. Great historical aviation. Also see the Zamperini museum while at the Airport.

Kathleen Garcia

As a pilot when I drop into Torrance Airport this a place I always drop by this place. Great historical aviation. Also see the Zamperini museum while at the Airport.

Jay PK

Nice little museum with nice ppl who ive been told are volunteers. They may be small but they got fun exhibits including real cockpit you can sit in. :)

Kevin Obembe

A nice set of older aircraft and prototype. YF -23 is on the other side of the field. Staff there are very welcoming and knowledgable.

Annette W

Fun place to visit. Dedicated staff that is able to answer all questions and give some extra information. Ongoing events.

Sue Williams

Lots of people reviewed this on Yelp. Take a look. Good place to take a family, and great for flight buffs.

Yvonne Lopez

The staff was very friendly. I will definitely go back again. Thanks everyone!!

Donald Miller

Always an interesting visit plus informative lectures

Bubba Ray

Tiny but favorite place for my almost four year old.