Castle Air Museum
Atwater · Atwater · History, Specialty
More than 80 military aircraft on part of the former Castle Air Force Base near Merced. Open daily.
Free days
No free day; under 6 free with a paid adult
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid: General $25; Seniors 65+ $20; Children 6–17 $15; under 6 free with a paid adult; active/retired military and veterans $20. Presidential VC-9 tour +$10.
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Free days & hours
No free day; under 6 free with a paid adult
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Reservations
Not needed for individuals; groups of 15+ pre-register; VC-9 tours weekends or by appointment
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Hours
Daily 9am–4pm (last admission 3:15pm)
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Closed
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Parking
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Kids
Children 6–17 $15; under 6 free with a paid adult
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, CA 95301
✓ Verified on castleairmuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Map location from OpenStreetMap.
Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.
Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.