Alameda Naval Air Museum

Come and see the history in your own backyard — at the Alameda Naval Air Museum in Alameda, California.

Our museum is home to a unique collection of artifacts and exhibits emphasizing the role of the Alameda Naval Air Station in the defense of our nation and as an integral part of the local community for over 50 years.

We are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Call us at (510) 522-4262 for more information.

A pilot of a Naval Air Reserve Attack Squadron 304 (VA-304) and his wingman, after take off from Naval Air Station Alameda -- 29 October 1990
 
HM-15 Sea Dragon conducts mine countermeasures operations,
in San Francisco Bay -- 1 September 1990
Annual Museum Membership Drive
If you enjoy our website or visits to the Alameda Naval Air Museum, perhaps you'd like to help by becoming a museum member. We've kicked off our Annual Membership Drive for 2010 with a goal of 100 NEW MEMBERS. For just $25.00 per year you can help us continue to preserve the rich aviation and naval history of NAS Alameda and Alameda Point. For more information, visit How to Get Involved. Don't wait, please join us today!
 
Upcoming Events
Alameda Naval Air Museum's Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place in the museum's Crows Nest facility located in the old Air Terminal - Building 77. The address is 2151 Ferry Point Rd., Alameda Point. (Directions)

All current museum members and those wishing to join* on site are encouraged to attend. Current members must bring their valid museum membership cards for entry. Topics on the meeting agenda include: 2010 project overview; new book on NAS Alameda; museum board elections; a special presentation by Commander Alan Tubbs (USCG) on "The Coast Guard - Mission Relief". Refreshments will be served.

* Prospective new members can save time by downloading and completing the online ANAM membership form in advance: Membership Form Simply present your completed form and applicable membership dues at the door.
 
Subjects Needed for Veterans History Project Interviews
Are you a U.S. military veteran who served during WWII, the Korean War, Viet Nam, or perhaps at NAS Alameda? If you are, or you know of a family member or friend who did, we would like to capture your story on video tape for permanent archive at the U.S. Library of Congress. For more information, please see our Veterans History Project page.
 
NAS Alameda Book Project
The museum has teamed up with Arcadia Publishing to create a book in their Images of America series titled "Alameda Naval Air Station 1940-1997". The book is scheduled for publication on July 5, 2010. Copies will be available for purchase at the Alameda Naval Air Museum Gift Shop, online, and through select retailers.
 
In the News
July 9 - 10, 2009 The Military Vehicle Preservation Assocation's 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy arrived in Alameda at the end of their 90th anniversary convoy across the United States. A reception was held at the Alameda Naval Air Museum and onboard the USS Hornet Museum. Visit the MVPA website for details and history.