Why is the Naval Aviation museum closed to public?

Why is the Naval Aviation museum closed to public?

Since the 2019 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola, access to the base has been limited to holders of Department of Defense ID cards and their guests. For seven months in 2020, the museum also was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum currently has 38 employees working, with the rest on furlough.

Can you visit NAS Pensacola?

The National Naval Aviation Museum is located on board NAS Pensacola. Access to the air station and therefore the museum is limited to all holders of current Department of Defense (DoD) ID. Under the Trusted Traveler Program, he/she may escort up to 15 guests in a maximum of one vehicle.

Where do the Blue Angels practice?

Naval Air Station Pensacola
The Blues take the skies each practice day at 10:30 a.m. Naval Air Station Pensacola, which is where the team practices, remains closed to the public following the Dec.

Can you see the Blue Angels practice from Pensacola Beach?

Good places to watch the Blues practice off base? Located across Pensacola Bay from Naval Air Station Pensacola on the tip of Santa Rosa Island, many spots around the historic fort offer great views of the Blue Angels practices. The fort can be reached by car from Pensacola Beach.

Can Civilians get onto NAS Pensacola?

Currently, only DoD ID card holders and certain Veterans Health Identification card holders may access NAS Pensacola to visit the Lighthouse. For civilians seeking access, visit our Events Page, or our trusted parter Go Retro at http://goretro.us/Tour/Naval_Heritage for information on their Naval Heritage tour.

Can civilians visit Barrancas National Cemetery?

As noted above, access to Barrancas National Cemetery is entirely dependent on access to the Naval Air Station so in the absence of an accepted federally issued identification card you may not be able to enter the base if building 777 is closed or you arrive too late on a weekend.

Where is the best place to watch the Blue Angels in Pensacola?

A beach-side neighborhood park at the corner of Gibbs and Baublits is a popular location for many folks on the west side of Pensacola to watch the show. Navy Point is located north of Bayou Grande across from Naval Air Station Pensacola and residents routinely get great views of practices.

What time does the Pensacola aviation museum open?

Museum hours are from 9AM to 5 PM, and it is open year-around except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Elevators are available to upper decks and to the IMAX entrance for those who are unable to climb ramps and stairs to these elevated locations within the museum.

What Air Base is in Pensacola?

The Pensacola Naval Air Station, also known as Naval Air Station Pensacola or NAS Pensacola, is a United States naval base located in the town of Warrington, Florida, just southwest of the city of Pensacola.

Where is the Aviation Museum in Florida?

The National Naval Aviation Museum is located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, the Cradle of Naval Aviation . Established in 1914, NAS Pensacola is the oldest naval air station, and all Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviators and Naval Flight Officers pass through her gates.