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Are they ever going to open the Pensacola Air Museum to civilians again?
Posted on 4/9/23 at 8:54 am
Posted on 4/9/23 at 8:54 am
Wanted to go tomorrow because the weather is shitty and it’s still closed to non military.
https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/
quote:
Important Visitor Information The National Naval Aviation Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to current Department of Defense (DoD) ID cardholders. Access to NAS Pensacola is limited to Department of Defense (DoD) ID card holders (active duty service members, retirees, and their families). For Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) holders please visit cnrse.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAS-Pensacola/ for base access information. DoD ID card holders can escort guests, but must remain with them at all times. We have established a special visitor information line at 850-452-8450 for answers to your questions about visiting the museum.
https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/
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Posted on 4/9/23 at 8:56 am to loogaroo
Why did they change it to Military only?
Posted on 4/9/23 at 9:01 am to supadave3
After that Haji shot up the place about 4 years ago. Hoping to see it open back up at some point.
2019 NAS shooting
2019 NAS shooting
This post was edited on 4/9/23 at 9:04 am
Posted on 4/9/23 at 9:22 am to loogaroo
From what i hear, it's been tough on the museum as the number of visitors has obviously dropped way off.
They need to come up with a way of access.
Typical USG over-reaction
They need to come up with a way of access.
Typical USG over-reaction
Posted on 4/9/23 at 9:39 am to TigersnJeeps
This sucks! I love that place. You could always find something new to learn about.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 9:59 am to loogaroo
That place is damn near Smithsonian level. Great museum.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:01 am to loogaroo
Took my boys there a few years ago… it was really interesting. Didn’t realize it was military only now.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:06 am to lowspark12
Out of all the exhibits the ones I remember most are the little biographies of the early naval aviators.
So and so was naval aviator #1
Somebody else was #4
Somebody else was #12
etc
etc
So and so was naval aviator #1
Somebody else was #4
Somebody else was #12
etc
etc
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:16 am to loogaroo
Went last summer. Didn’t expect to like it and loved it. My 6 year old had a blast.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:21 am to Kay
They do allow the public for a very select few times a year. It’s usually announced ahead of time. You may call their office and find out if they have known upcoming dates so you can plan accordingly.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:25 am to DaphneTigah
just went there with my family about a month ago.
place is awesome.
place is awesome.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:31 am to loogaroo
I was planning to go this summer.
I did not know about the restrictions.
What a bummer.
I did not know about the restrictions.
What a bummer.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:33 am to DaphneTigah
Just called. No dates for the public. However, military and ex military can bring family and a DOD ID holder can bring up to 15 guests.
Same applies for the Blue Angels practices. That sucks.
Same applies for the Blue Angels practices. That sucks.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:42 am to loogaroo
In the area, there is a 'battery' from way before airplanes. It was for defense and shot cannon at waterline so no trajectories need be calculated.
I'm surprised we didn't hear more about that attack when it happened and the aftermath.
I'm surprised we didn't hear more about that attack when it happened and the aftermath.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:52 am to loogaroo
I emailed them a couple of months ago and was given another email address to contact:
pensacolapao@gmail.com
So, I asked them and someone quoted the current policy, which I obviously already knew. When I pointed out that I obviously knew that much and that the Infantry Museum at Ft. Benning was open, there was no reply.
The Infantry Museum is great and worth going to see if you are in the area, and has the added benefit of actually being open. So is the USS Alabama, which is also cool and there is a big collection of planes there too.
pensacolapao@gmail.com
So, I asked them and someone quoted the current policy, which I obviously already knew. When I pointed out that I obviously knew that much and that the Infantry Museum at Ft. Benning was open, there was no reply.
The Infantry Museum is great and worth going to see if you are in the area, and has the added benefit of actually being open. So is the USS Alabama, which is also cool and there is a big collection of planes there too.
This post was edited on 4/9/23 at 10:54 am
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:04 am to SpotCheckBilly
What's even more asinine is that VHIC holders can access the NEX, Commissary, and MWR facilities.....
....but not the Museum. The frick?
....but not the Museum. The frick?
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:04 am to loogaroo
Whereabouts are you located?
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:20 am to loogaroo
Was there last summer, always carry a photo copy of my DD214.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:40 am to loogaroo
My neighbor is a veteran but not retired. IIRC, he has to get a pass or register for each base he visits.
He has one for Hurlburt, Eglin, now PNAS and one for JAX NAS as he stayed there overnite while travelling.
He has one for Hurlburt, Eglin, now PNAS and one for JAX NAS as he stayed there overnite while travelling.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:54 am to skinny domino
quote:
Was there last summer, always carry a photo copy of my DD214.
Would accept a digital copy? I always keep important stuff like that in Google docs so I can pull it up anytime without a physical copy.
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