Naval Aviation Museum

The Naval Aviation Museum in Vasco da Gama is a military museum displaying aircraft, engines, and naval equipment across indoor galleries and outdoor spaces. The collection features various types of military aircraft and technical apparatus spanning different periods of Indian naval aviation.

The museum was established in 1998 and chronicles the development of Indian naval aviation from its inception through modern operations. Its collections show how aircraft technology and its role in national defense evolved over the decades.

The museum reflects how Indian naval aviation became central to the country's maritime defense and shaped national security thinking. Visitors encounter stories of pilots and the technology that kept India's sea routes under watch.

Access is straightforward, as the museum operates on regular daily hours and has multiple exhibition areas suitable for different visitor types. Allow time to explore both indoor galleries and outdoor display zones, especially on sunny days.

One section replicates the interior of the aircraft carrier INS Viraat, giving visitors a sense of how naval pilots worked on board. This detailed display helps you understand the tight spaces and daily workings inside a naval vessel.