Our Partners
Together, our partners help preserve aviation history,
expand educational opportunities, and inspire future
generations through the power of flight.
FOUNDATION PARTNERS
Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation
The Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation is dedicated to preserving historic aviation artifacts, expanding public access to aviation history, and supporting education and training in aviation and STEM.
At the Aerospace Museum of California, the Getchell Foundation supports the Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program, helping reduce financial barriers for students pursuing flight training. Since 2024, Getchell has funded six scholarships, providing access to flight hours, instruction, and a pathway into aviation careers.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SAFE Credit Union is a longtime community partner committed to strengthening education and enriching the Sacramento region. Their support helps the Aerospace Museum of California expand STEM learning opportunities, educational programming, and meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.
PilotEdge provides professional-grade air traffic control simulation used by pilots and aviation enthusiasts around the world. Their partnership enhances educational programming and immersive flight experiences, giving visitors a deeper understanding of aviation through realistic simulation technology.
The Associated Modelers of Sacramento (AMOS) shares the museum's passion for aviation by promoting model aircraft, hands-on learning, and community engagement. Together, we inspire curiosity, celebrate the joy of flight, and encourage future generations to explore aviation through creativity and innovation.
Located on the historic grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base, McClellan Park has been an important partner in preserving the region's rich aviation heritage. Their support helps the museum continue connecting the community with the history of flight while inspiring future generations.
Autodesk empowers the world's designers, engineers, and innovators with industry-leading design software. Through their partnership, the museum is able to strengthen STEM education and introduce students to the creative tools that help shape the future of engineering, aerospace, and technology.
As the Sacramento region's community-owned electric utility, SMUD is committed to innovation, sustainability, and education. Their partnership helps the museum inspire curiosity through STEM programming while connecting visitors to the science and technology that make flight possible.
THANK YOU
We are deeply grateful to all of our partners for their generosity,
collaboration, and commitment to the mission of the Aerospace
Museum of California.