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Computer History Museum
Check pricesA Silicon Valley museum that traces the history of computing and its effects on society.
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Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
A museum on the Moffett Field and NASA Ames area, covering Bay Area aviation, space flight, and defense history.
Building 126, Severyns Ave, Mountain View, CA 94035 · Mountain View, CA
About Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
The museum sits inside the Moffett Federal Airfield and presents a collection of vehicles, aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits about the region's aviation and technology past. Its displays range from early flight to space-age work. A current feature is an immersive World War I exhibit with a walk-through trench, authentic artifacts, rare military vehicles, and a biplane. The museum says its mission is to teach the public about and preserve the heritage of Moffett Field and NASA Ames Research Center.
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