The San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum provides unique opportunities for learning about the development of commercial aviation and the role it plays in our everyday lives. Located in the International Terminal, it is an architectural adaptation of the Airport's 1930s passenger lobby. The collection focus is on the history of commercial air transport, the airline industry, and San Francisco International Airport, with a regional emphasis on the West Coast and Pacific region. Exhibitions, research services, and educational programs are offered to the public free of charge.
The Aviation Museum and Library is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on holidays and for special events. For more information on hours and directions, please click here.
Closure Notice
Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 – Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 4, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, December 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11, All Day
Tuesday, December 17, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm