Apollo: The Path to the Moon and Beyond

Opened on the 50^th anniversary of man first walking on the moon, this exhibit located in the museum’s Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library tells the story of Naval Aviation’s spirit of exploration.  Highlights include artifacts from record-breaking flights and famed polar explorer Rear Admiral Richard Byrd.  Also included is the story of Naval Aviator astronauts from Project Mercury to the International Space Station.