Aerospace Museum of California Thanksgiving Break STEM Flight Labs

About this adventure

Situated at the historic McClellan Airfield in northern Sacramento County, the Aerospace Museum of California provides a thrilling Thanksgiving holiday break destination for future aviators and budding aerospace engineers. Families explore a 4-acre outdoor Air Park featuring over 40 historic fighter jets, rescue helicopters, and massive transport aircraft. Inside the hands-on STEM Discovery Center, kids test flight aerodynamics with paper airplane launch cannons, steer high-tech interactive flight simulators, and explore real astronaut space suits and lunar artifacts. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Expansive paved aircraft tarmac and wide indoor exhibit galleries provide effortless rolling for strollers and family wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled indoor family restrooms with diaper-changing counters, plus comfortable seating inside the flight discovery gallery. • Age Suitability: Engaging for toddlers through high schoolers; kids ages 4 and up especially enjoy cockpit walk-throughs and simulator controls. • Sensory Tips: The 4-acre outdoor Air Park offers boundless open-air space with mild airfield breezes; indoor interactive galleries are well-spaced and uncrowded.