National Naval Aviation Museum

National Naval Aviation Museum

The museum on board NAS Pensacola is a must see for all visitors. Plan a day to see it and take it all in. The mission of the National Naval Aviation Museum, an official Department of the Navy museum, is to “select, collect, preserve and display historic artifacts relating to the history of Naval Aviation.”



Hours of Operation


MUSEUM: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


CUBI BAR CAFE: Daily 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


FLIGHT DECK STORE: Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


EMIL BUEHLER LIBRARY & ARCHIVES: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


IMAX® NAVAL AVIATION MEMORIAL THEATRE: Open daily with movies beginning at the top of each hour starting at 10 a.m., with the last movie showing at 4 p.m. Check the IMAX® Movie schedule for exact movie start times.


FREE Admission


Museum admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week year-round, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days.

FREE Parking


The main parking lot is located on the west side of the Museum, with separate parking for buses and motor homes. To ensure the safety of your passengers, buses should load and unload from sidewalk areas. Parking spaces for those with disabilities are available near the Museum's main entrance.

FREE Tours


Guided Tours

Available daily and free of charge. Learn about Naval Aviation history from retired military volunteers who have been there and done that! Tour groups meet at the Information Desk at the folling times: 


 
9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.

Self Guided Tours


Available for individuals and groups who want to tour the Museum on their own.

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