Discover more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation. Enjoy the thrill of flight in the Flight Simulators, catch all the …
Discover more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation. Enjoy the thrill of flight in the Flight Simulators, catch all the drama and power of the amazing Giant Digital Screen Theater, and refuel for lunch in the authentic Cubi Bar Café. Then gear up and take home the spirit of Naval Aviation with a unique memento from the Flight Deck Store. 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.
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Dec 10, 2024
We didn't know what to expect and we were blown away. Great, informative museum. Entrance and parking are free. There is a fee for IMAX shows or simulators. There are free, volunteer-led tours at… Full review by KiniGirl1
Nov 9, 2024
So very impressed. Went with family, who are huge history buffs. I don’t consider myself “into” history and still had a great time. There is so much to read, look at and do. Everything is on your tim… Full review by hannah_mck16
Oct 18, 2024
Very well done! Nice museum. If you want to be in the stands for The Blue Angels get there early!! The museum takes several hours but very well worth it. IMAX movie was good. Skip the Afterburner Full review by Kelly W
Can somebody provide an advice how I as a dutch citizen can visit the museum? I do not have family or friends that can act as an escort. Does that mean that access for foreigners is completely impossible? Thanks Theo (Netherlands)
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I am not 100% sure about foreigners, but the Naval Base has two sets of gates. The gates on the west side of the installation allows visitors without DOD ID to visit the …
I am not 100% sure about foreigners, but the Naval Base has two sets of gates. The gates on the west side of the installation allows visitors without DOD ID to visit the museum/national seashore site, and lighthouse. In order to continue past those attractions, at the second set of gates, you would need to have a DOD ID. From what I understand, this policy was suspended for the last few years, but is once again available for visitors.
With the new entrance requirements for the museum, as a person visiting from Canada, it says you need to be accompanied by someone with DoD clearance. Are there local operators with the necessary clearance that will escort you onto the base for a fee, kinda like a tourguide? I would think there must be some local entrepreneurs helping out foreign visitors by now, I really want to go there!!
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I do not know the definitive answer to the question. It is a great museum and if you are already in the area, it is worth a try. They check your documents at the perimeter entrance gate. I …
I do not know the definitive answer to the question. It is a great museum and if you are already in the area, it is worth a try. They check your documents at the perimeter entrance gate. I would give them a call and see if you can meet the requirements. Good luck.
According to the Naval Aviation Museum site, you have to have a DoD ID in order to enter the NAS and therefore the museum. If this is something new, the Tripadvisor website should be updated.
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I visited early July 2021. The DOD ID requirement was in p!ace at that time.
Can you now get entrance to the museum and grounds with just driver's license? I had heard it was closed to non military because of Fbi investigation. We have planned our whole trip to Florida on this museum.
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All visitors to the National Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas or the Pensacola Lighthouse, who do not possess a Department of Defense identification card or are not …
All visitors to the National Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas or the Pensacola Lighthouse, who do not possess a Department of Defense identification card or are not escorted by the holder of a Department of Defense identification card will be required to enter AND exit Naval Air Station Pensacola through the West Gate off Blue Angel Parkway (1878 S Blue Angel Pkwy). Visitors to NAS Pensacola who are not in possession of an approved government issued credential or state driver’s license compliant with the Real ID Act of 2005 must present an additional form of ID. State driver’s licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Washington and identification cards from American Samoa are non-compliant with the Real ID Act. Additional information and guidance regarding NAS Pensacola access can be found at the NAS Pensacola website or by contacting the Visitor’s Control Center at (850) 452-4153.
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The National Naval Aviation Museum is located at 1750 Radford Boulevard on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Please note that the museum is located on an active U...
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