Blue Angel Practices
The world-famous Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron hold weekly practices over NAS Pensacola behind the Museum during their season! Click here to view the 2010 practice schedule, as well as selected dates for autograph sessions inside the Museum following most Wednesday practices.
Discovery Saturday series
USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Guadalcanal
March 20, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Discovery Saturday series continues in March with retired Chief Aviation Ordnance Officer Chuck Wheeler, a long-time Museum volunteer, sharing his experiences onboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during Guadalcanal.
USS Independence: The Great Storm
April 24, 2010 at 10 a.m.
The Battle of Midway
May 22, 2010 at 10 a.m.
HUBBLE premieres March 19 on the IMAX Giant Screen! Click here for schedule.
Now showing on the IMAX Giant Screen!
"Stormchasers" is a tale of scientific discovery and natural wonder that will take audiences on a journey around the planet to experience our most extreme storms and to witness the dramatic--and often perilous--efforts of scientists in the pursuit of understanding weather. Showing at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
"Hurricane on the Bayou" carries audiences behind today’s news headlines on a journey deep into the soul-stirring heart of Louisiana — before, during and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Showing at Noon.
"Magic of Flight" featuring the US Navy Blue Angels 10:00 a.m.
"Flighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag" 2:00 p.m.
"Straight Up: Helicopters in Action" 4:00 p.m.
Special "WEEKEND WEATHER" Combo at the Naval Aviation Museum's IMAX Theater
Guests have the opportunity to watch both “Stormchasers” and “Hurricane on the Bayou” IMAX films back-to-back for the special price of $11.50 (general admission). Offer available only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Symposium 2010
The National Naval Aviation Museum opens its doors for another exciting glimpse into the history and future of Naval Aviation at the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s 24th Annual Symposium, May 12-14. The event will feature performances by the NAS New Orleans Navy Band, followed by panel sessions highlighting: the Birth of Naval Aviation; Naval Aviation's Dynamic Expansion for the Great War; a distinguished panel of senior Naval Aviators who will discuss Naval Aviation’s future challenges and current programs. Click here for more information.
Museum Concert Series 2010
The Museum Concert Series continues with US Navy Band The Cruisers performing a FREE concent on May 18 followed by the Air National Guard Band of the South on June 12.
Interested in helping out with our special events?
Join the Foundation Volunteer Team! Click here for more info.
See the full Event Calendar