Public access at NAS Pensacola continues to be in flux, with announcements changing week to week. The latest update is that access to the flight line behind the National Naval Aviation Museum for Blue Angels practice viewings, which was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 31, is suspended until further notice.
- From Naval Aviation Museum: “We regret this temporary cancellation, but want to reiterate that the Museum remains open seven days a week for its normal operating hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). At this time, access to the Museum is determined by base entry requirements at Naval Air Station Pensacola, as directed by the Commanding Officer.”
Museum Hours
If you have a Department of Defense ID card:
- You may visit the Museum Monday-Sunday. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- You may escort up to 15 people (those over 18 must have valid Real IDs) in the same vehicle and must remain with them at all times.
- You may enter through either the Main or West Gates.
If you do not have a Department of Defense ID card:
- You may visit the Museum unescorted only on Saturday and Sunday. Op rating hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- You must first obtain a same-day pass from the Visitor Control Center (VCC), which is located at the Main Gate. The VCC is open daily between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- After obtaining a pass, you must enter NAS Pensacola to visit the Museum through the West Gate (intersection of Blue Angel Parkway and Gulf Beach Highway), which opens at 9 a.m.
Visitors should plan extra transit time for the security process.
Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and review current access guidelines before arriving. For the latest information, please visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org
