Timeline
09:00
National Naval Aviation Museum
Enter the National Naval Aviation Museum as it opens at 09:00. This is the quietest time to see the 150 restored aircraft and the Blue Angels jets in the atrium before the midday rush.
11:00
National Naval Aviation Museum
Continue exploring the museum. Check out the flight simulator and the IMAX theater documentary. The museum is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time.
11:25
Walk to Mustin Beach, a short 26-minute stroll from the museum. It is the closest beach spot, offering a quiet place to rest and enjoy the coastal air.
Local tip
You must enter and exit the base through West Gate off Blue Angel Parkway unless escorted by a DOD ID holder. Plan your arrival time accordingly.
Check before you go
- The National Naval Aviation Museum is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Access to the museum and nearby beaches requires entering through the West Gate off Blue Angel Parkway.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pensacola (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).