National Naval Aviation Museum
History Museum and Science Museum
Pensacola
"Tons of aircraft and a great little restaurant inside."(7 Tips)
"Free admission except for Imax and flight simulators."(3 Tips)
"Free parking, free admission, and lots of displays."(3 Tips)
"Great salad and super friendly staff at Cubi Bar!"(2 Tips)
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Bradley CookMarch 4, 2016I 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.
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David ToppingMay 14, 2014Pretty 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.
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HISTORYApril 11, 2013Opened 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.Upvote689Downvote
rockstockbarrelJuly 22, 2015Awesome 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.Upvote1Downvote
Robin WhiteMay 16, 2017It'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
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Linda LouSeptember 3, 2018Family 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 itUpvoteDownvote
Pete ShubinMay 3, 2015This 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.UpvoteDownvote
Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northwest RegionFebruary 20, 2013Revisit 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
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Jim DolbowAugust 10, 2013For 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.Upvote2Downvote
Lee AshtonFebruary 3, 2017Great 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.UpvoteDownvote
David EstesSeptember 5, 2014❤️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 guysUpvoteDownvote- Robin WhiteMay 16, 2017The 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
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Ken HaffnerJuly 20, 2013Very 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.UpvoteDownvote
Judy LongApril 21, 2014Took 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!!UpvoteDownvote
Lacy WingardJune 25, 2013Was 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.UpvoteDownvote
James FischerApril 12, 2017This is fantastic museum and the Blue Angels practice out back on the flight line at 11:30 am on some days!
UpvoteDownvote- Robin WhiteMay 16, 2017If you like planes this is the place. Fantastic! You could spend all day there.
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JaredJune 24, 2016Amazing! 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.UpvoteDownvote
Eddie KoranekAugust 1, 2015Take 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.UpvoteDownvote
Bradford RileyMay 31, 2016The Angels fly most Wednesdays and you can get a fantastic view from the museum parking lot. Check ahead for when they are home.UpvoteDownvote
Kate @iKateradeMarch 24, 2014Excellent family trip & it's free! How amazing. You can see, touch and jump in various cockpits.
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Jon BNovember 17, 2014Plan 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.UpvoteDownvote
Debora LefortMay 4, 2012Located 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 TheatreUpvoteDownvote- Max TrapDecember 17, 2018Why a great institution dedicated to Naval Aviation. It was a bigger honor as I was a part of it.
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Becky WekenborgFebruary 28, 2019We 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.UpvoteDownvote- Brad JohnsonMarch 18, 2015Free parking, free admission, and lots of displays. It might take two trips to really take it all in.Upvote1Downvote
Marine CorpsJanuary 17, 2012While 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.Upvote3Downvote
Morgan RobinsonMay 31, 2012GREAT museum for kids and adults of all ages. Best part is, it's free!! The cafe has great food for fairly cheap as well.UpvoteDownvote
Amber SpurlockJuly 18, 2012Awesome 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!Upvote1Downvote
Pensacola FloridaAugust 10, 2011Admission 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.Upvote9Downvote
Angela BanisterAugust 12, 2014Best place ever to take the family for a day out. Very enter active and loads of fun (and learning).UpvoteDownvote
Jodi BuxtonDecember 29, 2016Lots of FUN for people of all ages! Great place to visiting family and friends!UpvoteDownvote
Danielo RojasAugust 25, 2010This 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!Upvote3Downvote
Joey McBrideJuly 24, 2013If 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 anglesUpvote1Downvote
suzanneJune 15, 2011Get 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.Upvote1Downvote
Tom KatsikidesAugust 7, 2014Great aviation museum, it ranks in the top three with the Smithsonian!UpvoteDownvote
- Trevor MartinApril 4, 2010This 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!Upvote6Downvote
Amanda BradloApril 28, 2013Cool place to visit of you're in the area, a lot to see and it's freeUpvoteDownvote
Linda MottJuly 18, 2010Restored 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.Upvote1Downvote
Jessica JenningsJuly 3, 2011This place is great. You can't beat the price and the little restaurant inside has really good food for a great priceUpvote1Downvote
Gisela Conte SorianoFebruary 4, 2013Dont miss this Museum.. and the Imax movie.. check schedules for the presentation beforeUpvoteDownvote
Jenny WilldenJuly 30, 2012Free tours are given daily! Great way to learn the stories behind the planes.Upvote2Downvote
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National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32508
United States
Pensacola, FL 32508
United States
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- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(850) 452-3604
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