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Hamilton Field History Museum

Novato

Housed in a 1934 firehouse, this free museum preserves Hamilton Air Force Base history from 1935-1974. Explore model planes, vintage uniforms, a cockpit simulator, and hear stories from veterans who worked on the base.

free admission
military history
veteran docents
historic firehouse

Tips

🏆"one of the best in the region, despite frequently being overlooked"
🎬watch the 30-minute video for the full base history
👨‍✈️chat with veteran docents for firsthand stories

Hamilton Field History Museum

555 Hangar Ave, Novato, CA 94949, USA

+1 415-382-8614

novatohistory.org

Upcoming at Hamilton Field History Museum

Saturday, Jun 27
The Early and Quirky History of Hamilton Field

The Early and Quirky History of Hamilton Field

June 27 at 9am

Kate Johnston spins tales you won't find in textbooks: an Italian chef who helped birth an air base, animals outsmarting commanders, and what Abbot & Costello have to do with military history. Follow the stories on a two-mile stroll through the former Hamilton Field.

Saturday, Aug 22
Hamilton Talk and Walking Tour

Hamilton Talk and Walking Tour

August 22 at 9am

Step into a decommissioned WWII air base where veterans share wild stories: a clever chef, outsmarted commanders, and the Dalai Lama's surprising connection.

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