National Naval Aviation Museum

The National Naval Aviation Museum is open to those who can access NAS Pensacola and visit.  The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Navy require visitors 18 and older to show a single government-issued identification card. State-issued driving licenses and passports are acceptable. Public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on the south end of Blue Angel Parkway. Additionally, vehicle operators must have a valid driver’s license, and foreign nationals will need to be escorted by a U.S. citizen. Please use the link below for information about the your planned visit.

https://navalaviationmuseum.org

The National Naval Aviation Museum is located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, the Cradle of Naval Aviation. Established in 1914, NAS Pensacola is the oldest naval air station, and all Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviators and Naval Flight Officers pass through her gates. NAS Pensacola also serves as the home base for the world-famous Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.

IMPORTANT VISITOR REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO NAS PENSACOLA

  Air station access will be dependent on available parking at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) and Pensacola Lighthouse. Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available. Temporary traffic control points will be located on base to prevent public access to other areas of the installation.

   Visitors riding motorcycles must wear a helmet, gloves, pants, a long sleeve shirt and hard sole shoes.

  Backpacks and similar items are not allowed in the Museum (exceptions are small diaper bags, purses, camera bags, fanny packs and medicine bags); all bags are subject to search by the NAS Base Security and or visible inspection by Museum staff or qualified volunteers. 

Non-U.S. Citizens:

  Non-U.S. Citizens are authorized to access but must be escorted by a U.S. citizen. The U.S. citizen will have a background check conducted upon arrival. Non-U.S. Citizen visitors who have not been processed through the Foreign Visits System Confirmation Module (FVSCM) must be in possession and present a permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-551), or a foreign passport that contains a temporary 1-551 stamp or a temporary 1-551 printed notification on a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV).

Base Restrictions:

·    No weapons (firearms/knives) allowed (to include Concealed Weapon Permit holders)

·    No backpacks/coolers allowed (diaper bags or medically required bags are acceptable and subject       to search)

·    No alcoholic beverages allowed

·    No drones allowed (countermeasures will be taken)

·    Persons with felony convictions are not authorized base access

·    No visitors with boats and boat trailers

·    All vehicles and personnel are subject to security searches and background check

GET DIRECTIONS*

Call Us: 1-800-327-5002

The National Naval Aviation Museum is open seven days a week except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST. 

Other operating hours:

• Hangar Bay One: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Flight Deck Store:  Monday – Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.*
  *opens at 9:00 a.m. on Blue Angels practice days
• Cubi Bar Café:  Tuesday – Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  (closed on Mondays)
• Naval Aviation Memorial Giant Screen Theater:  Open Monday – Sunday with movies beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the last movie showing at 3:30 p.m.

Parking is FREE. Access, however, will be available dependent on available parking at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) and Pensacola Lighthouse. Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available. Temporary traffic control points will be located on the base to prevent public access to other areas of the installation.

The National Naval Aviation Museum welcomes and accommodates persons with disabilities:

• A large parking area for persons with disabilities is available close to the entrance.
• Wheelchairs may be checked out at no charge at our Information Desk for use in the main Museum and Hangar Bay One.
• Handicapped accessible restrooms are available on the ground level in the Quarterdeck and West Wing.
• All drinking fountains are handicapped accessible.
• Two elevators are available to access the Second Deck.
• The Museum has ramps available for wheelchairs at each minor change in level.
• The Naval Aviation Memorial Giant Screen Theater has a seating area for those in wheelchairs with an elevator to reach that area.
• The Cubi Bar Café is handicapped accessible.

Guided tours are available daily and free of charge. Learn about Naval Aviation first hand from retired military volunteers who have lived the history! Tour groups meet at the Information Desk at the following times: 9:30 AM; 11:00 AM; 1:00 PM

Self Guided Tours
Download the Self Guided Tour for individuals and groups who want to tour the Museum on their own.

Grab a bite to eat! The Cubi Bar Café is open daily serving soups, salads, deli sandwiches and dessert. The Café is not only a restaurant, but a popular Museum exhibit! The Café is decorated with the plaques and memorabilia of the famous Cubi Point Officers’ Club that was a major source of enjoyment for Navy and Marine Corps squadrons, ships and units as they passed into the Western Pacific.

Learn more about our unique dining experience

The National Naval Aviation Museum is the picture-perfect setting for an assortment of events:

• Field Trips (visit our Education page)
• Daytime Reunions
• Military Ceremonies
• Meetings (Radford Lounge or WestPac Room)

We are proud of our fine attention to detail, which ensures our patrons an exceptional daytime reunion. If you would like additional information, our NNAM Reservation Coordinator is available to assist you in making your event a grand success. Please e-mail: waylon.w.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil.

**All special events must be sponsored by a military (active/retired/reserve) member.