National Naval Aviation Museum

National Naval Aviation Museum is a history museum Escambia County Florida located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (850) 452-3604

  • Website

    navalaviationmuseum.org

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    History Museum

Address

1750 Radford Blvd Pensacola , FL 32508 United States

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Bradley Cook

I can see why it's in the top 25 museums in the US. Free entry, free parking . Tons of aircraft and a great little restaurant inside. There are places where it's quite chilly, but it is grand.

David Topping

Pretty cool place. Changed a lot since I was kid! You can easily spend a couple of hours going through here. Also the grill is a pretty good lunch . About 18 bucks for 2 people.

HISTORY

Opened in 1983, this is the world's largest naval aviation museum and features more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard .

rockstockbarrel

Awesome way to spend a few hours. Although family friendly , we found our selves child-free for the day, we enjoyed the museum more by being able to take our time. Allow at least 3-4 hours.

Robin White

It's free with free parking , has short videos and movies all over, several flight simulators you can "ride" and planes and helicopters you can climb into for photo ops

Linda Lou

Family member station at NATTC-Took the opportunity to see the Naval Aviation Museum-Had a blast-The best part it's FREE-If you're visiting Pensacola and looking for something to do I would suggest it

Pete Shubin

This is one of my favorite museums . They have so many types and kinds of aircraft it is just unbelievable. Allot of hours go into restoring them. The museum itself is free.

Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northwest Region

Revisit landmarks in the history of naval aviation with this impressive collection of U.S. Navy planes . This site is on an active Navy base, so please be sure to bring a valid photo ID. Read more

Jim Dolbow

For military history buffs, plan on spending an entire day. The trolley tour of the flight line comes highly recommended as well as the IMAX films . Be sure to save time in the gift store .

Lee Ashton

Great Museum with Imax. Free admission except for Imax and flight simulators . Go during the weekdays in the am if you can. Seemed to be less crowded then.

David Estes

❤️this place! Come every year. Great atmosphere. Great and friendly staff and great drinks. Always. U won't be disappointed. Frozen drinks and beer and jäger bombs . Enjoy. Thnks guys

Robin White

The POW/MIA section is interesting and still moving - I still remember wearing theses bracelets to shed light on the situation so the prisoners would be sent home

Ken Haffner

Very nice place for kids to. Learned a lot today. Biggest thing admission is free. Place is clean and well kept. Lots of planes etc. even have a cafe inside to eat at.

Judy Long

Took our grandson and he really enjoyed it. . Also, stop at the cafe for a snack or meal, the food was awesome as well as reasonable.....the bread pudding was fantastic!!

Lacy Wingard

Was very pleasantly surprised with this museum . Lots to see & do! We needed another day to see everything. Also has a sit-down cafe & IMAX theater .

James Fischer

This is fantastic museum and the Blue Angels practice out back on the flight line at 11:30 am on some days!

Robin White

If you like planes this is the place. Fantastic! You could spend all day there.

Jared

Amazing! My boys loved it. Look at the Blue Angles website and see if they are practicing. We were lucky enough to catch an "unscheduled" practice.

Eddie Koranek

Take the tour ! It was awesome. So much information and so much fun. Just beware, it gets a little long. 2 1/2 or so hours.

Bradford Riley

The Angels fly most Wednesdays and you can get a fantastic view from the museum parking lot . Check ahead for when they are home.

Kate @iKaterade

Excellent family trip & it's free! How amazing. You can see, touch and jump in various cockpits.

Jon B

Plan your visit around one of the tours at 9:30, 11:00, 1:00, or 2:30. The guides are very passionate and incredibly knowledgeable .

Debora Lefort

Located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station, more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation. Great IMAX Theatre

Max Trap

Why a great institution dedicated to Naval Aviation. It was a bigger honor as I was a part of it.

Becky Wekenborg

We spent hours here watching the Blue Angels and looking at all the planes . Got to see the planes my dad worked on in Vietnam. Definitely worth visiting.

Brad Johnson

Free parking , free admission , and lots of displays. It might take two trips to really take it all in.

Marine Corps

While viewing the more than 150 restored aircraft , be sure to find the CH-53D Sea Stallion, used during the Vietnam War to resupply Marine base camps and other transport missions.

Morgan Robinson

GREAT museum for kids and adults of all ages. Best part is, it's free!! The cafe has great food for fairly cheap as well .

Amber Spurlock

Awesome museum ! We didn't get through it all in one day. So going back in the morning, watch the Blue Angels practice and going through the FREE museum again!

Pensacola Florida

Admission to the Blue Angel practices and autograph session is FREE and open to the public. The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the Museum .

Angela Banister

Best place ever to take the family for a day out. Very enter active and loads of fun (and learning).

Paul Shimmons

Amazing and Free! Come when the Blue Angels are here!

Charles

Get an excellent chili dog at the Cubi Bar Cafe , then go look at the U.S.S. Shangri-La model next to the funky late 50's Navy fighters like the F3H Demon and F7U Cutlass. Don't waste your money on th Read more

Jodi Buxton

Lots of FUN for people of all ages! Great place to visiting family and friends!

Danielo Rojas

This museum is EPIC! My wife and I came here on a whim today. This is probably the most pleasant surprise on our road trip so far. A must see. Will totally split your wig!

Joey McBride

If you don't like crowds then better to come in the fall or winter time. Wednesdays are not a good day unless u want autographs from the blue angles

suzanne

Get here about 7:30 for the blue angels practice and sit on bleachers in front of voluteer to get a heads up on what the Angels are about to do next.

Tom Katsikides

Great aviation museum , it ranks in the top three with the Smithsonian!

Hollie Sick

Such an informative museum about planes . Great for kids

Trevor Martin

This is the best aviation museum that I have ever been to. A lot of great aircraft on display all the way back to the first flight. When in Pensacola, FL, this is a must!

JAnn Reed

The museum is free and awesome education and interesting

Amanda Bradlo

Cool place to visit of you're in the area, a lot to see and it's free

Linda Mott

Restored aircrafts , Naval history, interesting artifacts , flight simulators and IMAX movies . Watch the Blue Angels fly the skies at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.

Ed J Doran

Love air Museum this is one of the best

RW Sinclair

The balcony level is the best spot for photos.

J Mack

Beautiful museum , could spend 2 days in it.

Randy Sisto

Awesome museum . Don't forget the 2nd building!!!

Jessica Jennings

This place is great. You can't beat the price and the little restaurant inside has really good food for a great price

Gisela Conte Soriano

Dont miss this Museum .. and the Imax movie .. check schedules for the presentation before

Jenny Willden

Free tours are given daily! Great way to learn the stories behind the planes .

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8.7
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Tons of awesome trivia, stories, and displays. All the planes there are 110% original, or so I was told. If you enjoy the Navy and its history, check out Hanger Bay One. It's very enjoyable. - Bradley Cook

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you might get sick on this ride! Don't do it after a big meal - Joe Murphy

7.1
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This area is an internet dead spot so don't be surprised when you lose your signal & internet connectivity. Don't want to be using your phone when you go through the gate anyway. - Ron Sidwell

6.8
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Fort Barrancas

Beautiful vista. The slit windows produce rainbows on the walls like a slit lamp if you are there at the right time of day. - Bradford Riley

8.8
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Beautiful view from the top and a great workout. Do not wear flip flops or you'll have to leave your shoes and climb to the top barefoot- not fun. - Michelle Pratt

8.0
Movie Theater
IMAX, Naval Aviation Museum

We loved watching a movie here! Comfortable seats too - Hollie Sick

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They make their own beer here. Ask for a sampler to try them all. - Ricky Potts