Oakland Aviation Museum
Headline: A Legacy in the Balance: Keeping History Airborne
For nearly a century, the hangars at Oakland’s North Field have whispered the stories of America’s greatest triumphs. From the 1940s Boeing School of Aeronautics to the departure point of Amelia Earhart, this ground is hallowed. But today, the Oakland Aviation Museum faces its most difficult flight yet.
As we stand on the threshold of the United States’ 250th Anniversary, we are not just looking back at where we’ve been—we are fighting to preserve the place that shows us how far we can go.
Why It Matters Now
In partnership with the co-founder and director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the Oakland Aviation Museum has been tapped as a vital site for the upcoming national celebrations. However, the reality is stark: without a surge in community support and attendance, these doors may not remain open to see that historic milestone.
We are more than a collection of steel and rivets. We are:
A Living Classroom: Providing STEM inspiration to East Bay students who see their future in the cockpits of our aircraft.
A National Treasure: Housed in the historic Boeing School building, a rare architectural survivor of the Golden Age of Flight.
A Community Hub: A place where veterans, families, and enthusiasts gather to share the “Can-Do” spirit that built this country.
The wings of history cannot stay level without your help. By visiting us today, purchasing a membership, or contributing to our restoration fund, you aren’t just buying a ticket—you are becoming a stakeholder in America’s 250-year-old story of innovation.
Don’t let this history disappear over the horizon. Join us in the cockpit. Help us save the Oakland Aviation Museum for the next 250 years.
The Archives
A digital preservation project by New Dawn America.
