National Naval Aviation Museum

The National Naval Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. It houses a large collection of restored aircraft and naval artifacts that tell the story of naval aviation through the decades.

The museum opened in 1962 and documents the development of naval aviation from its early beginnings to the modern era. Its collection shows how aircraft design and naval flying capabilities evolved over many decades.

The facility educates visitors about naval aviation through interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and a collection of over 4,000 naval artifacts.

The site sits on the Naval Air Station and is easy to reach for visitors. Plan to spend several hours here to properly explore the many aircraft and exhibits on display.

The museum has a large digital screen theater that shows aviation films in high resolution throughout the day. This theater gives visitors a chance to experience the thrill of flying in an immersive way.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1962

Official opening: 1962

Address: 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

Website: http://navalaviationmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 30.34960,-87.30360

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:03