Pacific Pinball Museum
$25–$50An Alameda museum packed with dozens of playable pinball machines spanning nearly a century.
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A small aviation museum in Alameda, California, focused on the history of Naval Air Station Alameda and its naval aviation depot.
Alameda, CA
The Alameda Naval Air Museum covers the history of Naval Air Station Alameda and the naval aviation depot there. Its collections and web pages include aircraft, helicopters, ships, photographs, personnel records, and service stories tied to the San Francisco Bay Area. The museum says it depends on admissions and donations, and it has held fundraisers to stay open. Its posted hours are limited, so check the website before visiting.
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