Castle Air Museum has discounted tickets for sale for Open Cockpit Day
Those wanting to attend Castle Air Museum’s popular Open Cockpit Day in May can get a discount on tickets if they purchase now.
The Atwater museum announced on Facebook that tickets are on sale for the May 23 event. Tickets purchased in advance get a 10% discount.
Open Cockpit Day allows visitors the chance to get an up-close look at some of the museum’s more than 80 aircraft, ranging from pre-World War II to the present day.
The museum, at 5050 Santa Fe Drive, is on part of the original Castle Air Force Base.
Standard admission tickets are: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and over, $15 for children 6-17 and free for children 5 and under. Active and retired military get in with ID for $20.
Tickets can be purchased at the museum’s website, castleairmuseum.org.
The event features open aircraft for viewing, including the giant B-52 Stratofortress.
There will be live music, a beer garden, petting zoo, food, helicopter rides (extra purchase) and more.
Retired pilots and veterans will be providing information about the museum’s planes.
Besides Open Cockpit Day, the museum is open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission at 3:15). It is closed for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Group tour rates are available.
