Surprisingly detailed explanations and interesting exhibits from the US Naval Aviation history, with focus on 1950-1980s period. There are two separate buildings, plus an outdoor park with over a dozen planes. Make sure you take time to see it all.
July 2023
This museum is an awesome tribute to our men and women of air and sea! Highly recommend!
November 2022
This is a very cool aviation museum. You can just feel the innovation that went on and tested at pax river.
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is a member-supported, privately-funded museum preserving the history and heritage of Naval Aviation and associated technology. First opened in 1978, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum spans three buildings and also includes a Flight Line consisting of over 20 one-of-a-kind aircraft. The museum is managed by the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
