Resources
Your Gateway to the Museum
Membership
Join our community. Enjoy exclusive benefits, early event access, and support living history.
Facilities Rental
Host an unforgettable event surrounded by historic warbirds and military vehicles.
Get Involved
11 open volunteer roles across restoration, visitor experience, and creative work.
Get Directions
Located in the heart of Paso Robles, CA. Find us and plan your perfect visit.
Donate to the Museum
Fund aircraft restoration, education programs, and long-term preservation of our collection.
FAQ
Quick answers about visiting, volunteering, memberships, and events. All in one place.
Find Your Place on the Crew
Whether you’re hands-on or creative, there’s a role here with your name on it. Training is provided for every position — just bring your enthusiasm.
Hands-on & Heritage
Aircraft Restoration
No experience needed. Our restoration crew welcomes curious hands and eager learners. Stop by any Saturday and dive right in.
Vehicle Mechanic
Put your skills to work on operational military vehicles. Gasoline and diesel experience welcome. Meet the crew any Saturday.
Grounds Maintenance
Keep our campus looking as impressive as the aircraft inside. Flexible scheduling, no tools or experience required.
Visitor Experience
Museum Docent — Warbirds
Guide visitors through our aircraft, armor, and naval displays. Interest in history is a plus — training covers everything else.
Museum Docent — Woodland Auto
A dream role for car lovers. Share Mr. Woodland’s remarkable historic automobile collection with visitors of all ages.
F/A-18 Simulator Operator
Operate our F/A-18 Super Hornet simulator and be the highlight of someone’s visit. Enthusiasm for meeting people is the only prerequisite.
Gift Shop Assistant
Be the friendly face visitors remember. Help guests find the perfect memento. POS system training fully provided.
Creative & Knowledge
Public Affairs Manager
Uncover and share the fascinating stories behind our artifacts, people, and mission. Ideal for aspiring writers and journalists.
Social Media & Blogger
Turn social media savvy into something meaningful. Photograph exhibits, write posts, and inspire new visitors to make the trip.
Librarian
Help catalog our growing aviation and military history book collection using PastPerfect museum software. Training fully provided.
Over 30 years ago, Estrella Warbirds Museum began with two airplanes and a vision. Today, we’ve grown into one of the most respected nonprofit museums in the region — powered entirely by community passion and volunteers like you.
“We don’t glorify conflict — we honor sacrifice.”
Our mission is to educate future generations about the true cost of freedom, through the preservation of aircraft, vehicles, artifacts, and the stories behind them. When you volunteer, you become part of that story.