My son told me about this museum. I can't believe I've never been. We took our grandson. The aircraft was impressive with interesting information about each individual plane. The inside museums are very interesting; lots of war memorabilia. The auto museum is excellent. read more

This is an amazing museum for so many reasons !! The vintage race cars, classic cars ( ' 54 Corvette with 6 - yes 6 actual miles, a MB gull wing, Ford GT La Mans racer, car which Richard Petty won his 200th and last race ), peace time rockets and military aircraft plus the displays from the different conflicts America has been involved in defending not only our freedom but the freedom for the civilized world as we know it. If you have a child from 8 to 18 this should be a must stop for a history lesson they will never forget. We took our Central Coast Audi Club here this past weekend and the staff at the museum, especially Ken Neuman, could not have been more welcoming. We were greeted as a group and then allowed to park our cars in front of the jets for an amazing group photo. Weather was perfect, great gift shop, docents very accessible and knowledgeable, beautiful displays, a definite "5". read more

So friendly! So kind. Great hosts. Great museum. Will be back. Take your time and don't forget the car museum. Best museum next to the one in Los Angeles. Great collection :) read more

Staff very friendly and accommodating. I would love to take my grands there to see the displays.

What a great surprise ! In the middle of nowhere, my wife and I were looking to provide the kids some entertainment in the wine country of Paso Robles and we found this. Great collection of aircrafts and choppers, f-18 flight simulator and big armory w lot of history pieces from WWII, Vietnam, and others. Add to that Very friendly staff who provides free tours and welcome you in. Last, they also have a great collection of old cars, kept in amazing shape telling the whole history of car racing in America. read more

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Great place to take kids and pay tribute to our veterans. Gets bigger and better all the time.

History at is finest. A hidden gem of automotive and flight history. From Davey Allisons cup car to F16 Tomcat they have it all!

Great place!!! Surprised me great history! It is larger than the pictures look and has a lot to see so plan to spend 3 to 5 hours there! If you are a plane or military buff than you will truly enjoy it! An if your a car guy you will like it too! Some very interesting cars!!!! read more

Part of a car club charity event visit, which we didn't tell them that 20+ people were coming. No worries. Loved checking out the pieces we could touch and a pretty cool car exhibit too! With advance notice of your group, there is both a discount AND guided tour available. I enjoyed checking things out at my own pace. Check with them for details. Parking can get tight if they are busy. You should go, lots of good history and fun! read more

The best little museum in the state! You will be very surprised at what is in this museum! Go, enjoy and support our veterans.

Had a wonderful time at the museum!! What a collection of all things vintage vehicles. Great selection of planes! Awesome car collection. Took my dad and two kids. Great time had by all. Very helpful and wonderful staff. Can't wait to take more family and friends. read more

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I was driving West on Hwy 46 and just happen to see a sign saying "racing museum next exit". Well that sounds awesome, so I quickly exit, but see no other signs about it. I only see a generic sign for an airplane museum. "Hmm, oh... what the hell" and I follow the poorly kept, tight twisting road over a mile to find the Estrella Warbird Museum. http://www.yelp.com/biz/estrella-warbird-museum-paso-robles#hrid:YUp1uDmMqG6kWM5lN9jqvA/src:self It turns out you can only access the Woodland Auto Display http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA by entering the Estrella Warbird museum, even though the two are NOT the same museum or collection. It turns out Dick Woodland approached those in charge of Estrella, asking "If I pay for the building and construction, can I put a building here to display some of my car collection?" It was agreed and that's what he did. There are numerous vehicles in the rotating display, from a 1954 Cushman Scooter... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#U5NSKikEUfnJmQN9k3wHGA To a 1950's bumper car... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#6sbf5xes_QCGm1oE5vTdYQ To a mid-50's Mercedes Benz 300 SL "Gullwing"... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#yQ02uPfQFIfbJ50At6poNA Even a 1929 REO Speedwagon! Yes folks, there was an actual vehicle with this name, it wasn't JUST a 1970's & 80's rock band!! This one was converted to a camper (motorhome). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#gSOJ0zwVG4qVFFpLXFnw-Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#KNGYWnC8PABklE3unZIp4Q Plus many other vehicles, includng numerous racing vehicles from Nascars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#BFzh6XiRp0cB_NZe4O97qQ To sprint cars... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#sgjDBATCWEnLtt_AXz81BQ To vintage top speed motorcycles... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#gWY4HVaiUxeuNzr5mlzPRw Even multi engine racing motorcycles! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dick-woodland-auto-display-paso-robles?select=PGvo3sYXCYn2NMYylf5xFA#k4rlHr6uOvicvCT5aGWkTQ OVERALL: The Woodland Display is a very cool "bonus" while touring the Warbird museum - OR - the Warbird museum is an awesome "bonus" when going to check out the Woodland Auto display. Either way it's a WIN - WIN! read more

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I stopped in here on my way from San Jose to San Bernardino, CA, and saw aeroplanes. It was wonderful! They made me go out back first since I had a drink, but that's what I wanted to do anyways, so I didn't mind. "Out back" is where they keep the planes!! So I walked around oohing and aahing, and every person I ran into (mostly retired military, I'd guess) told me a story about the planes. Everything here is retired military, and even though I'm not much of a fan of what these planes were surely doing DURING their service, planes is planes, and I love me some flying machines. Then there's the museum inside with some very cool artifacts, like a tool for identifying enemy warplanes (want!) and surrender document from Japan (wince!!). In short, it's totally worth the ten dollars and at least an hour of your time. Talk to all the docents and all the old guys hanging around. Priceless. read more

This place is amazing! I am not at all into airplanes or cars but we went here because I thought my kids would enjoy it. They did but so did I! The classic car collection in particular is gorgeous, so many beautiful, restored vehicles from the past. The airplanes are also amazing, it was extremely hot when we went so we didn't linger outside for as long as we otherwise would have but they have a really vast collection. Highly recommend a visit! read more

I am impressed with the incredible collection of military history that has been assembled. The breadth of the collection is astounding and for a small place in the country. If you have interest in military historical items, this place is for you, from the collection of vehicles to the collection of missiles, and the collection of different shells, it is a real learning experience!! - Just went on another visit to this museum and it is growing and the maintenance continues to increase the quality of the displays. The number of planes continues, slowly to increase and this is a really educational museum. The kids will be engaged just to be near the planes and the displays! The Woodland Auto display is also part of the museum. The display includes cars from NASCAR, Sprint, CART, and a group of samples of street and collector cars. It is a packed museum and I was told more hangers are being constructed to increase the number of vehicles on display! Well worth you time! read more

My husband went through here as we were driving through CA and it was totally worth it! Super cool museum.

This museum has numerous artifacts and memorabilia going back to WW1. In addition to military aircraft, tanks communications gear, munitions display and ancillary equipment there is an outstanding museum of classic cars and racing vehicles. Most of the classic cars are beautifully restored. If you are a racing fan you will enjoy! There are docents in most of the. Holdings to answer questions. You can find out additional information at www.ewarbirds.org There is the obligatory gift shop. read more

Such an awesome collection they have - and they are expanding! Again... staff off the charts! read more

It's hard to drink wine all day and night long. Not just due to the alcohol, but there is also palate fatigue. I merely expected this museum to break-up the tastings, but it was much more fun than I guessed. Note that I said fun - not educational. Most aircraft museums have little to no access inside their collection and touching is not permitted. Looking isn't fun like climbing aboard. They allowed full access into a WWII landing craft like the ones used on D-Day, an M-60 tank turret used for training, and a Huey helicopter. Of the dozen fighter jets, one had a staircase that had viewing of the original cockpit - much better than places like Pima Air and Space Museum where the windows are blacked out. The best part of the museum is outdoors with the planes. The military service vehicles and missiles located inside were far less interesting. Other indoor galleries were a mish-mash of displays which were not tightly curated or exhibited. The size of the collection is small compared to most airplane museums. The museum admission includes the Dick Woodland Auto Display. Mostly dirt track racers, the rest of the collection is rather eclectic - highlighted by an Allard. The building was too small to display the cars as not all cars in the collection were on display and they are packed too tightly into the space to see the vehicles from numerous angles. Thankfully, they have expansion plans to alleviate this issue. Our visit took an hour. read more

Estrella Warbird and Auto Museum is THE place to go! Recently hosted a guided tour and flyover for a birthday and it was even better than we could have imagined. Kids and parents both enjoyed every bit. Staff was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and extra helpful in helping us execute our day. Letting us use outside space to picnic helping store the cake and everything inbetween. You could spend days here and still find and learn something amazing about the history and events. Definitely a place worth going out of your way to explore! read more

No dogs allowed, except for service animals. Unfortunate, since a significant portion of this set up seems like it's outdoors. We were from out of town, tried to reach the museum by phone before arriving, but could only get a stock answering service response, which meant that we had to arrive, kids and all, at their front door before finding out. read more

Great collection of vintage military equipment and planes. And not to miss us the adjacent Woodland Auto Display, a fine collection of classic cars , hot rods and some significant race cars read more

Like the place only problem when they have events and have music why do all these places always have old time singers. See this a lot and they hire the same old people try to more lively music and use other entertainers so far this place drags with there music read more

Great place to see and enjoy military vehicles and an awesome display of vintage cars! read more

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One of the better museums we have been to. You will be charged admission but that's standard to keep the place open. If you love history or have children please don't pass this place up. It's a hidden gem! read more

Went here with my parents on a Saturday morning. Spent about 2 hours here. We started with the outdoor plane area, and then walked through the various buildings. We got a personal tour of a Douglas C-47 Skytrain/Dakota plane and got to go inside it. There weren't many people there at the time, so the gentlemen working on it spent a good 30 minutes just chatting with us about it's history and how it worked. We continued on to the automobile museum which was nicely decorated, everything was car themed including the art. The auto museum was my favourite part. The inside buildings had good air flow, unfortunately we went on a very hot day. It was nice that we were able to enter some of the vehicles. The washroom in the main building was impressively clean. Price was good, only $12 per adult. Would definitely recommend a visit here. read more

Wow! This place is amazing! and you can't drink wine at 10:00am (well not everyday) The aircraft are incredible, then you go into a hanger of cars and motor cycles that will just blow you away. Also a hanger of memorabilia, just a great place! read more

I enjoyed my visit to this museum very much. If in town you must make an effort to visit! The warbird aircraft are very nice to walk freely about. Other military items of interest are displayed everywhere, what a treat, I'll be back! read more

Went with family, we had a wonderful time. There is so much to see we started as a group and quickly dispersed to what caught our eye, and pulling one another to come see what we were looking at read more

This museum is an absolute gem for wartime tech, aviation and car fans. I have no idea how they managed to accumulate such a large collection tucked away behind wineries in Paso Robles, but if you need a break from wine, this is it. Plan for a couple of hours because the museum just keeps going and going. There are separate buildings for the cars (and wow! the cars!), the clothes/guns/smaller memorabilia, and the weaponry and communications. If you love aviation, classic cars or military history, this is the museum for you. A small perk: there's a great flight simulator, too. It's sure to keep kids and kids-at-heart happy. read more

Definitely worth a stop if you're staying in Paso Robles for a day or two or even just want a chance to stretch your legs between SF and LA. The museum consists of several buildings filled with military vehicles and munitions, a bunch of retired "war birds" outside, and two or three buildings filled with classic cars and race cars. To be honest, the planes were the most disappointing. They aren't signed well, if at all. Nothing tells you what model you're looking at or anything at all about the particular plane sitting there. And of course, they're mostly just empty shells of planes. The indoor military-related displays more than make up for it, though! And if you're into cars at all, even the slightest bit, the personal collection they've got going in the adjacent museum is outstanding. Everything from a gorgeous Mercedes gullwing to dirt track cars. There ain't a boomer alive who wouldn't enjoy what this museum has to offer. Same for anyone into cars or American history. read more

Such a hidden gem! Some really interesting collections and tons of memorabilia and history. Well worth the time and money!

If you are a military history fan and/or need an hour or two (or more) break from regional wine tasting in the Paso Robles area, check out this interesting off the beaten path collection of retired airplanes, old military vehicles and assorted memorabilia. There is also a beautiful assortment of local collectors' classic cars from the past several decades, about half of which are race cars, in the same complex, all part of the $10 admission fee. Staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. read more

Great museum with friendly docents.Raytheon exhibit very interesting.Good selection modern armor and aircraft.VERY reasonable donation requested.Nascars also interesting as well as flight gear and uniforms.3 hours minimum and 5 miles or less east of US 101. read more

Into military history, cars, race cars or just not into wine? Go spend an hour or two out at the Estrella Warbird Museum. The folks are friendly and know their stuff and there is tons to look at. It is a little gem in Paso Robles that is worth checking out. Bring the kids! read more

Nice air museum! Volunteer staff was nice and grateful for our patronage. Cool aircraft and memorabilia. A bonus private collection vintage car museum is icing on the cake! Stop here for a great history lesson! read more

If you think this is just another Small Town Museum == Think Again!!! There is an Amazing Collection of Interesting Items here: both Aviation & Automotive. And if you have time, take a flight in their F-18 Flight Simulator. We have been there several times, and will return again. read more

Just make a stop here, you wont be disappointed! History and selection of armor, aircrafts, missiles, exhibits - excellent!

This little museum is a find. In addition to all the real and model planes, it is stocked with war memorabilia from WWII and Vietnam. Also some WWI stuff. All manner of equipment, uniforms, insignia, weaponry, etc. You name it, it's here. The bonus is two hangars away stocked with a collection of restored race cars and all sorts of other automobiles including my all time favorite a Mercedes Benz Gull wing coupe. Go early in the morning because you'll be there a while. read more

Absolutely one of the finest WW1 WW2 Vietnam, Race cars, motorcycles, vintage autos and general early America museum I have ever visited. The Pearl Harbor exhibit was outstanding with actual parts from the Japanese Zeros that attacked our fleet. Steve McQueen's motorcycle he used on the "Great Escape" and the picts were great. Must see great museum. read more