MOFFETT FIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Computers & Technology
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
PO BOX 16MOFFETT FIELD, CA 94035 United StatesWebsite:
https://www.moffettfieldmuseum.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To acquire and display artifacts that illustrate the roles performed by and tell the stories of the various military and NASA commands assigned to, or operating out of, Moffett Field, and thereby to educate the public about, and preserve for future generations, the airfield's rich and important heritage.
Description
The museum has a large collection of artifacts reflecting the history of Moffett Field from its establishment in the early 1930's to recent times. The collection includes aircraft, uniforms, military equipment, documents, models and personal items. Special exhibit areas include Electronic Warfare, the USS Macon, Officer's Mess, Rear Admiral Moffett, Army Air Corps, WWII and Blimps, Fighter / Attack Era, Cold War Era, Transport Squadrons, In Memoriam, Navigation, Uniforms, Aircraft / Cockpits, Aircrew Survival Equipment, Airfield and Link Trainer. The museum also has an operating Model Railroad built by Navy personnel that includes scenery of the Bay Area and Central Valley.