There are more than 150 restored historic aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard... read more
There are more than 150 restored historic aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard... read more
The museum contains an amazing array of aircraft, uniforms and historic artifacts and memorabilia... read more
This isn't a place I would have normally put on my vacation agenda but my niece recommended it (she has 3 small children), so thought it was probably worth our time. She was absolutely right. It is very large and so much to see. We had planned on watching the 3D movies but the lady at the entry desk told us since we only had 1-1/2 hours until closing we should spend our time in the museum instead. We took her advice. I only wish we had gotten there a little earlier so we could have gone on a guided tour. But we were lucky to run across the last guided tour of the day so joined their group. The guide had great stories to tell about some of the more prominent planes, and he had a great "dramatic" delivery to his stories. Knowing the history of the planes, made it so much more interesting, rather than just roaming around looking at them.
We did the Blue Angels flight simulation. That was quite fun. If you have kids, they will want to do all the simulations in the museum.
The museum is large with lots to see and learn. Blue Angels demonstration was great! Cafe also good.
This place is phenomenal. Almost too much to take in! Has something for everyone, the kids and adults both loved it. Being able to touch the planes and have interactive stations for the kids is a bonus. Lunch at the cafe was ok, there’s really no other option unless you brought food and left in the vehicle. Wonderful free educational experience.
Everything has been expertly restored and presented. This is a great way to see the amazing progress in flight through the ages. One of the best attractions that I have been fortunate to see. Plan on 2 hours minimum.
It amazes me how much you can do, the history you will learn, the experience you will have at the 'airplane museum' and it is FREE. Been taking the kids there for years! Plan to keep the tradition going!
This museum is great. Awesome aircraft the kids can sit in, it's free, very informative and educational. My 15yo said, "THIS is the kind of museum I like." All my kids (15, 13, 10) enjoyed it. Only complaint was that the AC was working overtime. My whole family was cold. We were in tshirts and shorts. Wish I had brought a sweatshirt. And pants.
We stopped by Fort Barrancas afterward which was definitely worth the stop.
At the base entrance we had to present our passports since we're from IL and they won't accept IL driver's licenses as ID.
The Cubi Bar restaurant had cool decor with mediocre food. Inexpensive.
They had an exhibit of a house and store from the 1940s. I really enjoyed that. So did my kids. They had candy bars (Snickers, Hershey's, Three Musketeers, etc.) from 1943.
People of all ages will enjoy it.