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Throwback Thursday to 1986 and the newly remodeled Terminal 1. T1 is currently undergoing another major renovation, and we're excited for the first section to open next year! Have you ever flown out of Terminal 1? #SFOhistory #SFO #airport #tbt This tweet was posted on December 27, 2018.

Happy New Year! The Aviation Museum and Library will be closed tomorrow to celebrate the New Year. Our other exhibitions around the airport are available to view. https://t.co/fI181w6yqE . . . #HappyNewYear This tweet was posted on December 31, 2018.

On January 1, 1937, United Air Lines started the first Douglas DC-3 service to San Francisco Airport. United used the 21-seat DC-3 for 8 flights daily from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and coast-to-coast service to New York in just fifteen hours. #avgeek #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on January 03, 2019.

The Aviation Museum and Library are closed today to observe Christmas. Our other exhibitions around the airport are open. We wish you and your loved ones a fantastic and relaxing day! https://t.co/fI181w6yqE This tweet was posted on December 25, 2018.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was an updated version of the DC-9, which was introduced in 1965. Like the DC-9, the MD-80 provided a mid-range, medium capacity airliner capable of serving short runways of small regional airports. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on December 11, 2018.

Janet Knight, the first woman to earn a transport license at Mills Field, began flying in 1930. By 1934, she was the owner and operator of the Summit Flying School, which had a base at San Francisco Airport. #SFOHistory #WomeninAviation #Aviatrix This tweet was posted on November 21, 2018.

For generations of Californians and visitors, the Nut Tree Restaurant in Vacaville, California was a popular destination. In addition to restaurants and shops, it had its own airport that was a favorite among private pilots. Have you ever been to the Nut Tree Airport? #avgeek This tweet was posted on October 30, 2018.

OnThisDay in 1958, the first scheduled #PanAmerican #Boeing 707 transatlantic commercial jet service was launched from Idlewild Airport, New York. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 707? #avgeek This tweet was posted on October 26, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1974, the #Concorde landed at #SFO. This brief visit was part of a promotional tour to airports around the world. #avgeek This tweet was posted on October 21, 2018.

This photo from 1938 shows the second passenger terminal at SFO and four hangars. The airport had a whopping total of sixty-three cars parked around the terminal. How many planes can you spot in this photo? #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on October 14, 2018.

#Onthisday in 1951, construction began on the new terminal building at San Francisco International Airport. The new terminal (now Terminal 2) was built to serve the international community in the coming jet age. #SFOHistory #avgeek This tweet was posted on October 05, 2018.

The Aviation Museum and Library are closed to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will be open tomorrow at 10am. All of our other exhibitions are still available to view around the terminals. See what's currently on display at the airport: https://t.co/DwFjuGcEgF This tweet was posted on October 08, 2018.

A barbershop opened at San Francisco International Airport in the 1970s. At the opening ceremony airport Director William J. Dwyer received a haircut from barber Joseph Dias. Do you remember this barber shop at #SFO? #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on October 04, 2018.

On September 15, 1963, the South Terminal (now Terminal 1) was dedicated at San Francisco International Airport. The Airport's first major addition since the Central Terminal was the completed in 1954, it further encircled the central parking area. #SFOhistory This tweet was posted on September 15, 2018.

RT @tictoc: The 747’s first flight to London carried Pam Am employees and FAA officials to Heathrow Airport This tweet was posted on September 28, 2018.

The Aviation Museum and Library is closed today to observe Labor Day. All other exhibitions around the airport are still open! For more information on our exhibitions check out our website: https://t.co/fI181w6yqE This tweet was posted on September 03, 2018.

Exhibits & yoga! We've got it all! RT @BoingBoing: SFO unveils world's first (?) dedicated yoga room within an airport http://t.co/6aaC38ra This tweet was posted on January 26, 2012.

RT @cpepe: this is the First TV I remember us having. On display at #SFO airport. Awesome. http://t.co/0SKTMzy4 This tweet was posted on January 27, 2012.

#Onthisday in 1954, the three-day dedication ceremony of SFO's new Airport Terminal Building (later the Central Terminal, now Terminal 2) kicked off. The event drew hundreds of thousands of visitors with 43 aircraft on exhibition. #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on August 27, 2018.

Wonder what's happening behind the scenes at SFO Museum? Want to know more about the history of the airport? Check out our new blog! https://t.co/aYGvnbRhf6 This tweet was posted on August 31, 2018.

In 1962, #SFO ranked as the fourth busiest airport in the U.S. The fleets of jet airliners used by both domestic and international carriers created demands for new boarding area configurations and new terminals. #TBT #SFOhistory This tweet was posted on August 23, 2018.

In "Shining Paths: San Francisco's Sister Cities" by #LewisDesoto's each Sister City is represented by the aeronautical map for its airport, overlaid with the image of the city flower. #airportart This tweet was posted on August 11, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1971, the first of this type of aircraft service started at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flown by United, this aircraft was the first three-engine, or tri-jet, wide-body airliner to arrive at SFO. Can you guess what this aircraft is? #avgeek This tweet was posted on August 14, 2018.

The high-wing, short-range design of the the Fokker F-27 incorporated two powerful Rolls Royce Dart turboprop engines and featured outstanding short takeoff and landing capabilities, which made it ideal for regional airlines operating out of small airports. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on August 08, 2018.

"Voyage" by #ValBritton draws on the language of maps, inspired by information pertaining to San Francisco International Airport, such as maps, plans, weather patterns and flight routes. #airportart This tweet was posted on July 27, 2018.

See how SFO has changed since 1927 through our collection of historical photos in our online database: https://t.co/ZQC3yeQ2y8 Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco, Hangar 1 1928 SFO Museum Collection 1999.047.229 This tweet was posted on July 29, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1962, the #Vickers VC10 took off on its maiden flight. The VC10 was similar in size and capacity to the #Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8. It was developed for #transoceanic routes as well as to operate from short runway airports. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on June 29, 2018.

We like the #creepy hash MT @Briezeee: The things you find at #airport #automaton #rabbit #museum #creepy @ SFO http://t.co/FcPjlozL This tweet was posted on January 23, 2012.

'Fly' at an airport! Good one! :) MT @aronsolomon: Very fly Italian Motorcycles of the 50s and 60s exhibit at SFO — http://t.co/HYtHtVSU This tweet was posted on January 23, 2012.

@museumbabes Or how about museums soooo big, they have their own airport? ;) This tweet was posted on January 24, 2012.

EVER?! Woo-hoo! Thx!! RT @raphaelrosen22: SFO airport has some of the best art exhibits ever. The current one shows historic TV's #museums This tweet was posted on January 24, 2012.

Hey @museumbabes! We're the only full museum, but many airports have exhibit programs. See http://t.co/DticctHV for a short list. This tweet was posted on January 23, 2012.

SFOMuseum staff spotted this display at #HNL: http://t.co/ZZpInp7k Always nice to see art & culture repped at other airports! This tweet was posted on January 23, 2012.

#Onthisday in 1931, Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco was renamed San Francisco Airport.#avgeek #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on June 09, 2018.

In June of 1948, San Francisco Airport exceeded one million annual passengers. The airport now serves over 55 million passengers annually. #SFOhistory #SFO This tweet was posted on June 15, 2018.

#OnThisDay in 1927, the Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco officially began operations. #avgeek #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on June 07, 2018.