Operation Hours

The Museum

Open Daily
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and
New Years Day

Admission to
Museum is Free

IMAX Theatre

Movies show each hour
on the giant screen beginning at 10 a.m.
The last movie
shows at 4 p.m.

World Class. World Renowned.

Fly high with an adventure at the National Naval Aviation Museum, one of the world’s largest aviation museums. Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, this historic treasure boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft, hands-on exhibits and more than 4,000 artifacts representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Watch the awe-inspiring Blue Angels at practice air shows from March through November, take a ride in a motion-based or Top Gun Air Combat simulator, have fun with the ultimate seven story giant screen movie experience in the IMAX Theatre and dine in the Cubi Bar Café, an exhibit itself. There are plenty of family-friendly ways to get the most out of quality time with the kids. Free admission is an added bonus, as well as free tours inside the Museum and on the flight line.

Current Features and News

F6F-3 Hellcat Raised from Lake Michigan Arrives at the Museum

An F6F-3 Hellcat ditched in the waters of Lake Michigan during an attempted landing on the training carrier Sable (IX 81) was pulled from the water nearly 65 years after it crashed. The plane recently arrived at the National Naval Aviation Museum, where it will be restored for eventual display.

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Museum and Gate Closing Information

The National Naval Aviation Museum will close at 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen at 9:00 am on December 26th.  In addition, those visiting the museum during the holiday weekends (December 24-28 and December 31-January 4) must enter Naval Air Station Pensacola through the main gate.  The west gate will be closed during those periods.

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