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New Max Flight Simulators

Max Flight Simulator that is graphically wrapped to look like a Blue Angels flight helmet with Pensacola reflecting in the visor

      🚀 New Max Flight Simulators Take Off at the National Naval Aviation Museum! We’re excited to unveil two incredible new Max Flight simulators—high-tech, full-motion experiences that let visitors twist, turn, and roll like real pilots. But what truly sets these simulators apart? Their custom exterior wraps, designed to capture the spirit and excitement of New Max Flight Simulators

Win a 2025 Corvette

🚗 Win a 2025 Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT! Support the Museum. Enter for a Chance to Win Big! Ready to take the driver’s seat in an American icon? The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Sweepstakes is here—and this year, the prize is nothing short of thrilling: a 2025 Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT, RWD! With a quarter-mile Win a 2025 Corvette

Flight Adventure Deck STEM Summer Camps 2025

Give Your Child a Summer to Remember at the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camps 2025! Posted: May 8, 2025 By Hannah Pennell Looking for a way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Look no further than the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camps at the National Naval Aviation Museum! Our aviation-themed STEM camps offer a unique opportunity for your child Flight Adventure Deck STEM Summer Camps 2025

World War II Navy Pilot Turns 101

Celebrating a Hero: Lt. Cmdr. Cash Barber Turns 101 at the National Naval Aviation Museum Pensacola, FL – May 6, 2025 â€“ The National Naval Aviation Museum was honored to host a heartwarming celebration this week in recognition of a true American hero, Lt. Cmdr. Cash Barber, who marked his 101st birthday surrounded by admirers, family, World War II Navy Pilot Turns 101

Honoring Heroism and Humanity

RADM Lawrence Chambers and Bung Lee pose smiling in front of a model aircraft carrier and a vintage Navy jet at the National Naval Aviation Museum.

Flight to Freedom: Honoring Heroism and Humanity, 50 Years Later Posted: May 7, 2025 By Hannah Pennell On Thursday, May 1, the National Naval Aviation Museum welcomed hundreds of guests for a moving commemoration of one of military aviation’s most daring and compassionate moments: the 50th anniversary of Major Bung Lee’s legendary landing of an Honoring Heroism and Humanity

Month of the Military Child

Celebrating the Month of the Military Child at the National Naval Aviation Museum April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the resilience, strength, and sacrifices of military children who grow up in a world defined by change and service. At the National Naval Aviation Museum, we’re proud to show our Month of the Military Child

New Book Release

Thach and the blues cover image

New Book Release: Thach and the Blues We are excited to announce the release of a brand-new children’s book now available at the National Naval Aviation Museum store: Thach and the Blues, written by our very own Education Director, Dianna Hayden. This heartwarming story captures the thrill of experiencing the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and every purchase New Book Release

Flight to Freedom

Echoes of Valor: Flight to Freedom A Historic Commemoration of the O-1 Bird Dog’s Courageous Landing on the USS Midway View Event Flyer Here As part of our Echoes of Valor series, we invite you to join us for a very special event that celebrates an extraordinary moment in military history—the 50th anniversary of the Flight to Freedom

America’s First Aircraft Carrier

Dave Winkle posing and showing his book

America’s First Aircraft Carrier: A Special Lecture with Dr. David Winkler The history of U.S. Navy aviation is a remarkable journey that spans over a century, from its humble beginnings to the modern, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers we know today. The starting point of this fascinating evolution begins with the USS Langley (CV 1), the very first America’s First Aircraft Carrier

Art and Essay Contest 2025

Celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps: Enter the Museum Masterpieces Art and Essay Contest! The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) is proud to announce the fourth annual Museum Masterpieces Art and Essay Contest in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This special year invites participants to create art and essays that celebrate the values of honor, Art and Essay Contest 2025