Military Aviation Museum

06/01/2026

Summer Camp registration open NOW! Need a Summer Camp for your little aviation enthusiast? Campers at the Military Aviation Museum take a deep dive into the world of aviation! From the Wright Brothers to the aces of World War II, campers will be able to engage with history and science in new and exciting ways. Our camper-approved programs will challenge your child to become an aviator, engineer, and even a spy. Campers will complete STEM challenges, participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and explore history in new age-appropriate ways! Each camper will also have amazing opportunities to go behind the scenes at the Museum, and get up-close and personal with our amazing aircraft collection.

Through hands-on STEM challenges, guided tours, and activities designed to inspire and inform, campers are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience at the Military Aviation Museum.

Registration cost includes all activity materials, daily lunch, and one (1) camp T-shirt. Email questions to Education Coordinator: [email protected]

05/29/2026

Meet the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk!
Although outmatched by many adversaries at the time, the Curtiss P-40 was the best fighter the US Army could field on the eve of WWII. Even so, it held the line while faster and more capable aircraft were developed and produced. P-40s comprised more than half of the US Army Air Forces’ fighter strength until July 1943!

Learn the backstory about the museum's Warhawk on our website:
militaryaviationmuseum.org

Upcoming Events:
- June 13 - Flying Proms
- July 11 - Hangar Dance and Luau
- Summer of Flight (Every Saturday this Summer 11am)

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This day and always, we honor and remember, with solemn gratitude, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The museum is open today 9am-5pm.

05/23/2026

Due to inclement weather, Summer of Flight will be cancelled Saturday, May 23, 2026. Please check back for schedule updates for the rest of out Summer of Flight series this year!

05/19/2026

🚨 Join us THIS SATURDAY (May 23) at 11AM for our first Summer of Flight demo of 2026, featuring the museum's own FM-2 Wildcat!

From May through September, join the Military Aviation Museum every Saturday at 11:00 AM for narrated flying demonstrations showcasing historical aircraft and commemorating significant wartime events. Experience the rumble of the engines up close as pilots share what it’s like to fly these incredible machines. Learn about the battles they fought in and the men and women who built, flew, and maintained them during the war! Approx 1hr program.

🫡 Summer of Flight is included with general admission to the Museum and free for Museum Members. Events begin at 11:00 AM unless stated otherwise.

05/18/2026

👀 Kick off your Summer with us! Experience the grand return of an unparalleled celebration of patriotism, aviation, and entertainment under the stars! Join us for this one-of-a-kind outdoor concert featuring live music, thrilling aerial displays, and dazzling fireworks!

05/18/2026

👀 Kick off your Summer with us! Experience the grand return of an unparalleled celebration of patriotism, aviation, and entertainment under the stars! Join us for this one-of-a-kind outdoor concert featuring live music, thrilling aerial displays, and dazzling fireworks! Ticket link in bio and at militaryaviationmuseum.org

05/15/2026

👀 Meet The Wildcat!
The Grumman F4F served in many, major WWII battles, including Coral Sea and Midway, where carrier-based Wildcats provided vital fighter cover for SBD Dauntless and TBD Devastator attack planes. Land-based Wildcats also played a major role in the 1942/1943 campaign for Guadalcanal in the South Pacific.

Derived from the Grumman-built F4F-4, our FM-2 Wildcat variant was manufactured by General Motors and featured several design improvements, including a modified tail, more powerful engine (Wright Cyclone R-1820-56) and a reduced number of wing-mounted machine guns to provide greater room for ammunition.

General Motors continued to produce Wildcats and improve upon their design even after Grumman switched over to manufacturing the more advanced F6F Hellcat. The Museum’s FM-2 received its first assignment to San Pedro, California in April 1944, having been built just a short time earlier at General Motors’ Eastern Aircraft Division plant in Linden, New Jersey. It was assigned to the South Pacific during the summer of 1944, before eventually returning to San Diego, California, and then moving to Florida, where it joined a training unit. In July 1945, a short time before war’s end, the fighter received a new assignment at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Pungo in Virginia Beach, just 4 miles north of the Museum!

Meet her up close, by visiting the museum!
Next Big Event - Flying Proms June 13th
Tix: https://tinyurl.com/FlyingProms26

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05/13/2026

👉️ Hurry! June 13th is only a month away! You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind symphonic concert and airshow. The perfect start to your Summer!

Reserve your tickets now before prices go up!
militaryaviationmuseum.org

Join us for a patriotic celebration of music, aircraft, food, fun and fireworks!

05/12/2026

New Exhibits Now Open at the Museum!
We're proud to announce the opening of three new exhibits, unveiled last week during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for members and donors:
- "The Atomic Age"
- "Drafting: The Art of Aircraft Engineering in WWII"
- "Practice Makes Perfect"

Each exhibit offers a distinct window into aviation history, and together they represent our continued commitment to preserving and sharing these remarkable stories. Stay tuned as we'll be spotlighting each one in the weeks ahead.
We hope to see you soon.

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