Naval Air Station Aviation Museum
Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to restore Hangar #1 at the Cape May County Airport in Lower Township, New Jersey, into an aircraft museum honoring the 42 Naval airmen who perished while training there during World War II. Hangar # 1 was listed onto the National Register of Historic Places September, 1997.The Major Exhibits
NAS Wildwood aviation Museum features many exciting exhibits. In addition to aircraft, NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum boasts a large collection of aviation artifacts, military memorabilia, aircraft engines and more housed in a 92, 000 square foot all-wooden hanger that is an exhibit in itself!
Unlike many Museums, NASW encourages touching Aircraft on display. Make sure to bring a camera, because there are so many photo opportunities.
Collections
View a collection of photographs from NASW in WWII. Original B&W photos Pictures were supplied by the United States Navy and the National Archives & Records Administration as well as individuals who also helped in gathering information for this site.
Education
NASW offers visitors a wealth of educational experiences for kids to seniors. Its one of the few Aviation Museums where you can actually get into the cockpit and relive history. Field trips are also available. For information and scheduling of field trips contact NASW at 609-886-8787 or via email at naswlearn@comcast.net
Tours
The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum offers guided tours to individuals, groups and schools by reservation. Your group will be escorted through our museum by one of our volunteer guides. Your guide will bring history to life as your group explores our collection of rare artifacts and photos of the Naval Air Station's history and the World War II era.
Interactive Displays
Interactive exhibits and educational panels that explained such complexities as “How Airplanes Fly” to generations of Franklin Institute visitors have found a new home at Naval Air Station (NAS) Wildwood Aviation Museum.
VISIT WEBSITE
Address: 500 Forestal Road, Cape May Airport, Rio Grande, NJ 08242Phone: 609-886-8787
Contact: Joseph Salvatore, aviationmuseum@comcast.net