Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
WWII aviation museum with 20+ restored aircraft, flight simulators, and veteran tributes in a historic hangar.
About Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
Located in a restored WWII hangar, this aviation museum showcases the history of Naval Air Station Wildwood and American military aviation. The collection includes over 20 carefully restored aircraft from WWII to the present, interactive cockpit experiences, flight simulators, and exhibits honoring veterans. The museum occupies Hangar #1, the last remaining original structure from the 1943 naval air station.
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- Admission
- General Admission: $16 adult / $10 childActive military free
- Hours
- Year-roundWeekdays: 9am - 4pmWeekends: 9am - 4pmClosed major holidays. Extended summer hours.
- Time Needed
- 2-3 hours
- Address
- 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
- Phone
- 609-886-8787
- Website
- Official Website →
- Tours
- Guided tours availableSelf-guided tours
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