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he Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum located in North Highlands, California on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base. It features displays of authentic military and civilian aircraft as well as space vehicle replicas. It preserves the history and mission of this former base as well as those of neighboring bases like Beale (active) and Mather (closed) Air Force Bases. McClellan Air Force Base closed in 2001 and became McClellan Airfield, a civil aviation airport. he museum has over 40 aircraft in its collection from the fully restored, one-of-a-kind 1932 Curtiss Wright B-14B Speedwing to one of the last Grumman F-14D Tomcat retired from U.S. Navy service in 2006. In addition to aircraft, the collection includes many other historic artifacts relating to Sacramento's aerospace heritage. It also houses an extensive collection of historic aircraft engines. These include examples ranging from a World War I-era Gnome-Rhone rotary piston engine to the Pratt & Whitney nine-stage, axial-flow, bypass J-58 turbojet that propelled the SR-71 Blackbird supersonic spyplane. The museum features an art gallery containing more than 60 original works, many on loan from the Air Force Art Collection. The museum's restoration team is nearing completion of a Fairchild PT-19B World War II training aircraft. With new exhibits opening regularly, the Aerospace Museum is a wonderful place to explore the history of aviation
he Aerospace Museum of California is an aviation museum located in North Highlands, California on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base. It features displays of authentic military and civilian aircraft as well as space vehicle replicas. It preserves the history and mission of this former base as well as those of neighboring bases like Beale (active) and Mather (closed) Air Force Bases. McClellan Air Force Base closed in 2001 and became McClellan Airfield, a civil aviation airport. he museum has over 40 aircraft in its collection from the fully restored, one-of-a-kind 1932 Curtiss Wright B-14B Speedwing to one of the last Grumman F-14D Tomcat retired from U.S. Navy service in 2006. In addition to aircraft, the collection includes many other historic artifacts relating to Sacramento's aerospace heritage. It also houses an extensive collection of historic aircraft engines. These include examples ranging from a World War I-era Gnome-Rhone rotary piston engine to the Pratt & Whitney nine-stage, axial-flow, bypass J-58 turbojet that propelled the SR-71 Blackbird supersonic spyplane. The museum features an art gallery containing more than 60 original works, many on loan from the Air Force Art Collection. The museum's restoration team is nearing completion of a Fairchild PT-19B World War II training aircraft. With new exhibits opening regularly, the Aerospace Museum is a wonderful place to explore the history of aviation
Lions Gate Hotel

Lions Gate Hotel

3 out of 5
3410 Westover St McClellan CA
The price is ₹9,302 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹9,302
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24 Feb - 25 Feb
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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
The price is ₹12,414 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹12,414
₹14,481 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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The staff were all very friendly and do a great job at servicing their guests. I love the location its so convenient and walking distance to both the DOCO and Downtown Sacramento areas.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town

2.5 out of 5
909 3rd St Sacramento CA
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park are located ...
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The room was spotless, I Arrived in Sacramento on 1/17/2026 around 1 am and we checked in at Quality Inn and it was the worse experience ever, we immediately checked out and went to vagabond Inn and the guy that worked in the front was AWESOME, I mean he took AWESOME to a whole new level because ...

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