Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola Reopens to the Public

[Teresa]

After more than three years of restricted entry, the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) is thrilled to announce the public access waiver onto NAS Pensacola has been reestablished and the Museum will officially reopen to all visitors starting May 17, 2023. Prior to that, as part of a phased opening, previously scheduled public visitation will remain for Thursday through Sunday, May 4-7 and May 11-14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

“After three-and-a-half years, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation couldn’t be more excited to welcome EVERYONE back to their National Naval Aviation Museum,” said Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, president and CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation.

“We are excited to share the history and heritage of Naval Aviation with everyone and are thankful for the loyal support we’ve had along the way, that will soon culminate with our Grand Reopening.”

General public visitors to NNAM will be required to enter NASP through the west on Blue Angel Parkway. All U.S. Citizens or U.S. nationals 18 and older must provide a Real ID or passport. For detailed requirements for base access visit NAS Pensacola’s website.

“We would like to give special recognition to the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, for his assistance in getting public access back to Pensacola NAS. We also want to thank our local community and NNAM fans for their unwavering support of our museum.”

“We cannot express how grateful we are that EVERYONE has the opportunity to experience its magic and wonder, once again,” Cozad furthered. “We hope to see you soon, so you can experience your BEST DAY EVER!”

The National Naval Aviation Museum is open Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

 

[Teresa]

WELCOME BACK TO THE MUSEUM!

Naval Air Station Pensacola is now allowing 7-day access to areas of public interest on the installation.

Public access is now available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. every day through the West Gate ONLY on Blue Angel Parkway. All U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals 18 and older must have a REAL ID or passport.

REAL ID REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Navy require any identification card used for base access to be compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005. Real ID-compliant identification cards are marked by a star on the upper right of the card. If you do not have a REAL ID-compliant identification, you present an original or certified true copy of a birth certificate bearing a raised seal, social security card, and driver’s license issued by a state, territory, possession or District of Columbia that is not REAL ID-compliant. All three documents must bear the same name, or a former name as documented on acceptable name change documentation such as a court order, marriage certificate or divorce decree.

The following restrictions will apply to visitors:
· No weapons (firearms/knives) allowed (to include Concealed Weapon Permit holders)
· No backpacks/coolers allowed (diaper bags or medically required bags are acceptable and subject to search)
· No alcoholic beverages allowed
· No drones allowed (countermeasures will be taken)
· Persons with felony convictions are not authorized base access
· No visitors with boats and boat trailers
· All vehicles and personnel are subject to security searches and background checks

Non-U.S. Citizens:
Non-U.S. Citizens are authorized to access but must be escorted by a U.S. citizen. The U.S. citizen will have a background check conducted upon arrival. Non-U.S. Citizen visitors who have not been processed through the Foreign Visits System Confirmation Module (FVSCM) must be in possession and present a permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-551), or a foreign passport that contains a temporary 1-551 stamp or a temporary 1-551 printed notification on a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV).

 

[Will B]

Wow...it's about time!