Celebrate America's 250th w/ Beach Blanket Blastoff - San Diego Air & Space Museum
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Location
Saturday, June 13 | San Diego Air & Space Museum
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in unforgettable style at Beach Blanket Blastoff—a one-of-a-kind evening that blends the energy of a 1960s beach party with the awe and ambition of the early Space Age.
Step into a vibrant world of surf, sound, and soaring dreams, where tiki torches glow, rock ‘n’ roll fills the air, and the spirit of innovation takes center stage. This immersive event captures a time when America believed anything was possible—from cruising Route 66 to reaching the Moon—and invites you to relive that bold, can-do era.
An Evening with Purpose
This special event also honors two extraordinary aviation pioneers—Seymour “Si” Robin and Clay Lacy—whose groundbreaking contributions helped shape modern aerospace. Both members of the Museum’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame, they will be recognized with the inaugural Aviation Sword of Excellence, celebrating their lasting impact on generations of innovators and explorers.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss This
Make an Impact While You Celebrate
Proceeds from Beach Blanket Blastoff directly support the Museum’s Education Department and STEM programs, helping ignite curiosity, creativity, and innovation in the next generation.
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Join Us for a Night of Nostalgia, Inspiration, and Celebration
Be part of an evening that honors the past, celebrates the present, and helps shape the future.
Secure your tickets now and help launch the next 250 years of innovation.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California’s official air and space museum and education center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum was voted the top Aviation Museum in California and one of the “10 Best Aviation Museum’s Around the U.S.” The Museum also is home to the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift store are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with admissions until 4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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San Diego Air & Space Museum
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