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:

Magic of Flight
11am, 1pm and 3pm

HUBBLE
Noon and 4pm

Fighter Pilot
10am and 2pm

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

Hangar Bay One Gala Celebration

Save the date for the Hangar Bay One Gala Celebration. Join us in celebrating the National Naval Aviation Museum’s expansion, Hangar Bay One, on November 10, 2010. 

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Helldiver Rises Out of Otay Reservoir

An SB2C-4 Helldiver that crashed in the Otay Reservoir over sixty-five years ago has risen to the surface and will soon arrive at the museum for restoration and eventual display.  Click below to read about the museum's newest addition.

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New Occupants of Hangar Bay One

Hangar Bay One is nearing completion and we are getting ready for what is being labled "The Big Move," as approximately 75% of the aircraft currently displayed will be shifted in some fashion.  Click below to read about one of them.

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Centennial Moment

The year 2011 marks the Centennial of Naval Aviation and today the museum brings you the first of many Centennial Moments.  Whether milestone event or little known story, we hope to illuminate 100 years of naval air power.

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