A Family-Friendly Adventure
Got kids who love video games or a dad fascinated by fighter planes? Add a thrilling day trip to your Gulf Shores vacation with the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, just an hour from Gulf Shores condos. Explore 350,000 square feet of restored aircraft, flight simulators, and IMAX or 4D movies, perfect for all ages.
Aircraft & Exhibits
Discover over 150 aircraft from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam at the world’s largest naval aviation museum, near Gulf Shores Alabama hotels. See the NC-4, the first plane to cross the Atlantic, and the Que Sera Sera, the first to land at the South Pole. Explore military uniforms, a Vietnam POW exhibit, and a 30,000-pound USS Essex anchor. Visit navalaviationmuseum.org for details.
Blue Angels 4D Experience
Feel the thrill of flying with the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration squad, in the Blue Angels X4D Experience®. This 3D air show with interactive seats and special effects, located near Gulf Shores Alabama resorts, makes you part of the action.
Flight Simulators
Experience flight in MaxFlight 360 simulators, offering 2D and 3D rides that move in six directions. Join a Blue Angels air show or take off from an aircraft carrier in a Desert Storm mission. Simulators range from ride-only to pilot-controlled options, perfect for families staying at Brett/Robinson rentals.
Amenities
The museum offers free admission, wheelchair access, elevators, and parking. Enjoy guided tours every 1.5 hours from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, the Flight Deck Store for aviator-inspired souvenirs, and dining at Cubi Bar Café with salads, sandwiches, and a kids’ menu. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day. Check the schedule at navalaviationmuseum.org.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL
800-327-5002
Plan Your Museum Adventure
Visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation and stay in Gulf Shores condos or hotels with Brett/Robinson for a family-friendly Gulf Coast getaway.
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