OPEN COCKPIT
DAYS

OPEN COCKPIT DAY
Sunday, June 21, 2026

Museum and event hours: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Open Cockpit Day is one of the museum’s most popular events and takes place on three special days each year. During this unique experience, visitors have the opportunity to climb into and view several historic aircraft from the cockpit.


Featured Aircraft
Aircraft available for cockpit viewing include:

A-3 Skywarrior
A-4 Skyhawk
A-6 Intruder
A-7 Corsair
Harrier Jump Jet
T-39 Sabreliner
P-51 Mustang (¾ scale)
Cessna O-2
MiG-15

Visitors may also enjoy a walk-through tour of the
Short Solent Flying Boat for an additional fee.


Event Activities
Open Cockpit Day also features a variety of special exhibits and activities:

Vultee BT - 13 Valiant Exhibit

Mercedes Car Club Exhibit

Color Guard presentation

Alfredo’s Catering offering food and refreshments for purchase
Note: Payments accepted by cash, Venmo, or Zelle only

Live music by The Friends of Ken Band

European Train Enthusiasts exhibit

ORCA Ham Radio exhibit and demonstration

Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers aircraft exhibit and flight demonstration

Flight simulators available for an additional fee


Important Notice
Open Cockpit Day is a Groupon blackout date.