Military Aviation Museum
Military Aviation Museum is a attraction in Pungo & Blackwater, Virginia Beach, best for aviation buffs, history lovers, families, a non-beach day.
Out among the farm fields of Pungo sits one of the world's largest private collections of flyable World War I and World War II aircraft — and 'flyable' is the operative word: these warbirds take off from the museum's own grass airstrip, the Virginia Beach Airport. Daily admission includes guided tours through genuinely transplanted history, including the Goxhill Watch Office (an original British WWII control tower brought over brick by brick), the German-built Cottbus Hangar, and a dedicated WWI hangar. The museum flies its aircraft at events across the year, headlined by the Warbirds Over the Beach airshow each fall, and offers rides in vintage aircraft for those who want more than a walkaround. Locals routinely call it a hidden gem, which undersells a globally significant collection hiding twenty minutes from the Boardwalk. Open daily 9am–5pm, closed only Thanksgiving and Christmas; adult admission $17 with discounts for seniors, military, teachers, and youth — WWII veterans visit free.
- Hidden Gem
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Family Friendly
Amenities
- Guided hangar tours included with admission
- Original WWII-era buildings
- Vintage airplane rides
- Manual wheelchairs available
- Elevator to second floor
Know Before You Go
- Best for: aviation buffs, history lovers, families, a non-beach day
- Parking: Free on-site parking with handicapped spots adjacent to the entrance and at-grade sidewalk access.
- Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs first-come, elevator to the main building's second floor, accessible restrooms throughout; ASL interpreters, descriptive tours, and sensory-friendly mornings available with advance notice. Service animals welcome.
- Dogs: not allowed — Service animals welcome; emotional support animals are not permitted.
- Location: 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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