Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
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Atlantic City | Cape May | Day Trips from New York
RudolphusRudolphus
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Went on a Saturday at 3:00 p.m and there were only a few people in the museum. The museum has it's own parking lot, and very clear signage on where to go. The hangar which the museum is located within (also very historic), sits right outside of the airport, and gives great views of some small planes taking off and landing. When you enter, you walk straight into the gift shop where you will be charged admission. $14 per adult is definitely worth it for all of the work they do to maintain the planes, and add new exhibits to the museum. There's no real layout, or order you have to follow, but working clockwise around the museum is best. You can spend an hour here and see everything, or 3 hours if you want to stop and read every single thing. You're able to climb some stairs and walk right next to mostly all of the planes, and there are a few that you can even sit in. They also have a few exhibits that are unique to Cape May during WWII, and about 3 flight simulators (Flight Simulator X). I would absolutely return to the museum in another year or 2 when they have some new exhibits. I recommend checking out the museum right across the street (free!), before or after you're done.
Andrew WinklemanAndrew Winkleman
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If I could make this museum 10 stars I would. I am so impressed with what Dr. Salvatore was able to do along with his wife and supporters to create such an amazing space. I’ve gone three times in the last couple months and each time some thing chefs, and the displays are just amazing. I love the feeling that it’s an adult. Please touch museum where we’re actually allowed to in gauge with some of the displays, I like the Christmas in July event I run my own nonprofit, so I find the space very inspiring for next steps that I’d like to take in what our group is doing. It’s a great activity, if you’re a history buff, or looking to have an adventure with the kids, and teach them something about our history, or if you are an aviation or car enthusiast, this is a great place I love the 1940s room as well along with the love letters and stories of our soldiers from that time.. So overall a great great great way to spend some time they also have a good gift shop.
Robin V SchwoyerRobin V Schwoyer
10
The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. If you have an interest in WWII and beyond aviation THIS is an undiscovered gem of a site. The museum is housed in the only standing hanger (there were 22 of them) and they trained dive bombers for the Pacific theater during World War II. It was called “NAS Wildwood” because “Rio Grande” had already been taken by Rio Grande – Wildwood was the next largest city. I spent a little time with one of the volunteer docents, Mr. Jay Goheen, USN Retired. He had a wealth of knowledge and experience. I would happily read a book or watch a movie about his life. Mr. Goheen knows the planes at the museum, and he has the flight experience to truly illuminate the harrowing nature of life as a naval aviator. All the staff were top notch and the planes and the stories they that you will hear are, truly, something to be experienced. You need to go and see for yourself. Enjoy.
George ScullyGeorge Scully
10
I love bringing my out of town family here. I was not aware of "Wildwood's" history in relation to WWII. For me, this museum is a great education for anyone. My senior in-laws enjoyed their visit too, especially the WWII history buff that even learned a few things. It is so fun to climb in and look at all the various air, land, and sea vehicles they have. My son (4 first visit and 6 second visit) loved every minute of our visit climbing in all the vehicles and controlling them and being imaginative. My daughter (10) was NOT interested in visiting, but LOVED it. She was very impressed with all the vehicles and thought checking out the inside of all the war planes was cool. On my last visit, Dr. Salvatore showed my family all the STEM exhibits they have in the works and that is going to make this place even more educational.
Jason HolderJason Holder
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I was pleasantly surprised by this self-guided museum. Love the fact that you’re able to sit inside some of the airships and explore inside others; it really puts into perspective how large these planes are. The museum is very well laid out and clean. Ample parking, and if you’re lucky, you get to park adjacent to one of the airships :) You move at your own pace, there are rooms with real footage of events and other rooms which include all sorts of WWII memorabilia, ammunition, vintage equipment, historical photos and so much more. If you’re a reader, I suggest you allot a few hours. Tickets are purchased at the gift shop. It’s a great hands on experience for curious minds, history buffs, and aviators! An awesome addition to our Cape May excursion, we will definitely visit again when in the area.
Nancy I MNancy I M
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Basic Info
Address
Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
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(609) 886-8787
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Website
usnasw.org
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4.8
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cultural
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The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at the Cape May Airport in Lower Township, in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States.
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