Honor Oakland-born General James Doolittle, who led the daring first carrier-based bomber raid on Japan and earned the Medal of Honor. This permanent exhibit features artifacts, photos, and hands-on displays celebrating the aviation pioneer's remarkable legacy.
WWII history exhibit
Medal of Honor hero
Hands-on cockpit days
Family-friendly learning
Tips
✈️visit on open cockpit day for extra access
🚗no public transit nearby, plan for Uber
General James Doolittle
Oakland
Honor Oakland-born General James Doolittle, who led the daring first carrier-based bomber raid on Japan and earned the Medal of Honor. This permanent exhibit features artifacts, photos, and hands-on displays celebrating the aviation pioneer's remarkable legacy.
WWII history exhibit
Medal of Honor hero
Hands-on cockpit days
Family-friendly learning
Tips
✈️visit on open cockpit day for extra access
🚗no public transit nearby, plan for Uber
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