You Give. We Give Back.

Honoring the past. Inspiring more than 50,000 young minds every year.

Your support of the museum helps give Sacramento kids access to hands-on STEM experiences—opening doors to future careers.
Your donation to the Aerospace Museum of California will help inspire our future leaders to pursue careers in STEM industries.

Discover the various mission-driven funds available to make a difference.

Help Dreams Take Flight!

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General Bud Anderson
STEM Education Fund

Field Trip Scholarship

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Help Restore the C-54

Sponsor the Museum

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3% Cover the Fee

Charity Storefront

Our gift shop offers shopping with purpose! All proceeds support the Aerospace Museum of California’s mission to honor the past and inspire students through STEM education

The museum receives no state or federal funding—your support truly keeps us flying!

Your support helps us deliver hands-on STEM experiences to thousands of visitors each year. Thank you for supporting the museum and helping dreams take flight.

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General Donations

3% Cover the Fee

Give the Gift of Time

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Volunteer for the Museum. Join our commitment to inspire students to explore, dream, and discover Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by volunteering with us.

Available Opportunities

  • Exhibit Hall Tour Guide

  • Air Park Tour Guide

  • Visitor Engagement

  • Aircraft Preservation

  • Administrative

  • Facilities Maintenance

  • Flight Zone Instructor

  • Special Events

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Volunteer Impact

  • 257

    VOLUNTEERS

  • 20,035

    HOURS

  • 200

    TOURS