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Did you know our collections website has a recently acquired objects button? This image was posted on June 15, 2022. #avgeek #aviationhistory #sfohistory #airport #collections #museumlife

Tammy Rae Carland conceived the “On Becoming” series out of a desire to re-create a lost archive of her family. This image was posted on June 15, 2022. #tammyraecarland #pride #lgbt #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #queerarthistory #photography #publicart

In the 1920s, aviation visionaries imagined how the nations of the Pacific Rim could be linked by a new mode of transportation: the aircraft. This image was posted on June 14, 2022. #airmail #australia #avgeek #aviationhistory #philately

Everyone can relate to the uncertainty of a new environment, but master glassblower Marvin Lipofsky reveled in its challenges! This image was posted on June 13, 2022. #studioglass #glasssculpture #glassblowing #glassart #contemporaryart #marvinlipofsky

In 1910, Blanche Scott (1884–1970) proved her automotive and mechanical skills by becoming the first woman to drive west across the continent from New York to San Francisco. This image was posted on June 13, 2022. #earlywomenaviators #avgeek #aviationhistory #womeninhistory #aviator #pilot

Our newest gallery in the Aviation Museum and Library is open! This image was posted on June 10, 2022. #enduranceengines #avgeek #aviationhistory #museum

“I am proud to be a Shona and that the art movement is enlightening the world on our myths and beliefs. This image was posted on June 10, 2022. #zimbabwesculpture #zimbabwe #sclupture #harare

Founded by George T. Baker in 1934, National Airlines started as an air mail carrier, as did many airlines at that time. This image was posted on June 09, 2022. #defunctthursday #nationalairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

In this short by Puerto Rican-born filmmaker Pati Cruz Martínez, Maritere (Tete) receives a visit from an old friend during her husband’s funeral that reawakens feelings from the past. This video was posted on June 09, 2022. #videoarts #videoartssfo #pride #laamante #lgbt

Before becoming an aviator, the Belgian-born Hélène Dutrieu was a world-champion cyclist, an automobile racer, a stunt performer, and a comedic actor. This image was posted on June 08, 2022. #earlywomenaviators #avgeek #aviationhistory

The two most spectacular forms of piña handwork include calado (pullwork) and sombrado (appliqué). This image was posted on June 07, 2022. #pineappletopina #piña #pineapple #lace #fashion #design #phillipines

This is your last week to see “Curiosity & Discovery: Antique Scientific Instruments!” This image was posted on June 06, 2022. #scientificinstruments #antiquescientificinstruments #science #electromagnetic #19thcentury

Happy National Donut Day! This image was posted on June 03, 2022. #nationaldonutday #avgeek #aviationhistory

The long-awaited day has come: the Aviation Museum and Library reopened today with a new facade and five new exhibitions! This image was posted on June 01, 2022. #avgeek #museum #aviation

NEW BLOG ALERT: “Katherine Stinson in San Francisco 1917” by our Curator of Aviation Dennis Sharp is up on our blog. This image was posted on May 31, 2022. #katherinestinson #avgeek #aviationhistory #bayareahistory #aviatrix

Student animators Arlene Bongco and Angeline Vu from San Jose State University illustrate familial love between a seamstress and her son, who peeks his head into her sewing room, hopeful for story time. This video was posted on May 26, 2022. #videoarts #videoartssfo #animation #aapi #aapihm #aapiheritagemonth #sjsu

#Onthisday in 1928, the Sikorsky S-38 took off on its first flight. This image was posted on May 25, 2022. #avgeek #sikorsky #seaplane #aviationhistory #panam

Christian Herter (1839–83) arrived in New York from Germany in 1859 and became a full partner in his brother Gustave’s firm in 1864, forming Herter Brothers. This image was posted on May 25, 2022. #victorianpaperedwall #wallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #design

It’s happening!! This image was posted on May 24, 2022. #avgeek #behindthescenes #sneakpeek #aviationhistory

Happy birthday to Squeak Carnwath, who was born on this day in 1947! This image was posted on May 24, 2022. #publicart #squeakcarnwath #porcelain

During the first years of powered flight, a number of courageous women took to the skies at a time when popular opinion held that flying was both socially inappropriate and physically impossible for women. This image was posted on May 23, 2022. #earlywomenaviators #avgeek #aviationhistory

Light and airy, the María Clara served as the formal female ensemble of the Philippines in the late nineteenth century and was perfectly suited to the humid climate. This image was posted on May 23, 2022. #pineappletopina #piña #pineapple #lace #fashion #design #phillipines

The Ernest A Love Field Airport is an airport that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.

#Onthisday in 1932, Amelia Earhart departed from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, in a single-engine Lockheed Vega 5B. This image was posted on May 20, 2022. #ameliaearhart #womeninaviation #avgeek #aviationhistory

Founded in 1924 by George Rihl, Compañía Mexicana de Aviación was Mexico’s flagship airline. This image was posted on May 19, 2022. #defunctthursday #mexicana #panam #mexico

Happy Birthday to French designer Christian Lacroix, born #onthisday in Arles, France, in 1951. This image was posted on May 16, 2022. #avgeek #aviationhistory #christianlacroix #airfrance #flightattendant

Get a glimpse into San Francisco’s Outer Mission neighborhood through Kari Orvik’s ongoing photography series, “Geneva”, centered on the corner of Mission Street and Geneva Avenue. This image was posted on May 16, 2022. #kariorvik #geneva #photography #sfhistory #sfmission

As part of #AAPI Heritage Month, we’re celebrating some of @flySFO’s own trailblazers! This image was posted on May 13, 2022. #aapihm #aapiheritagemonth #sfohistory

Professional sculptor Tererai Murambatsvina (b. This image was posted on May 13, 2022. #zimbabwesculpture #zimbabwe #sculpture #tereraimurambatsvina

Started in 1945 by eleven former members of the Flying Tigers, the nickname for a special operations group of military pilots deployed to China during World War II, the Flying Tiger Line was the first scheduled all-cargo airline in the United States. This image was posted on May 12, 2022. #defunctthursday #flyingtigers #avgeek #aviationhistory

Toronto-based filmmaker and creative director Jimmy Vi has crafted a powerful and beautifully composed visual poem to explore the journey of a young Asian-American college student from self-hate to self-love. This video was posted on May 12, 2022. #videoarts #videoartssfo #aapi #aapihm #aapiheritagemonth

Reproducing historic wallpaper is no easy feat. This image was posted on May 11, 2022. #victorianpaperedwall #wallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #museum #museumexhibition #exhibition

Happy 90th birthday to Valentino Garavani, who was born #onthisday in 1932 in Italy! This image was posted on May 11, 2022. #valentino #twa #avgeek #aviationhistory #fashion