Museums & History

Neat Quote from Amelia Earhart! We are open daily 10am-4pm https://usnasw.org/ #naswildwood #capemay

Can’t wait for the return of this great event! As many of you know, and for those of you who don't, The Jeepers Back The Blue Foundation hosts our Friday night kickoff party every year at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum. This kickoff party yearly brings...

Thank you for the 5-star google review! "Amazing aviation museum! Driven by many times and so glad we stopped in! Incredible planes and history and view of the active airport! Definitely worth a stop." Open daily 10am-4pm https://usnasw.org/ #naswildwood #Capemay

Did you attend Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 33rd Annual World War II Weekend? We are biased because of NAS Wildwood’s history but CAF Airbase Georgia’s Dauntless was our favorite! What was your favorite part of the event? #ww2 #navalaviation #aviationmuseum #flight...

July is quickly approaching! 🌟 You’re Invited! @oraclelights Light Party at Bronco Invasion! 🌟 Get ready to light up your night at the Oracle Lighting Light Party during Bronco Invasion! Join us on Friday, July 19th, at 6 PM at @nas_wildwood for an electrifying...

Did you know… that planes have a pull tag to remove before flight?! JK, it’s there to keep you from bumping into it. Museum is open daily 10am-4pm. (Thank you Bethany for the photo!)

Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of hosting a workshop about navigating pop-up temporary flight restrictions. The event was hosted and sponsored by the FAA STeam program and Cape May County Mosquito Commission Helicopter Pilot John Conway. Thanks for allowing us...

A huge shoutout and thank you to CrestSavings Bank for being an Educational Programming Sponsor in 2024. Education Sponsorships allows the museum to offer free tours for underprivileged groups, discounts on school trips, programs for children, and much more! If you...

Our visitors say it best! Open daily 10am-4pm https://usnasw.org/ #naswildwood #Capemay

Tomorrow 6/7, Hit the Road Jack’s - Food Truck will be onsite selling delicious food. Make sure to stop by, grab lunch, check out some aircraft, and discover the rich history of NAS Wildwood! #FoodTruck #HitTheRoadJacks #LunchTime #DeliciousEats #NASWildwood...

Did you know that many of the buildings that once made up NAS Wildwood were sold off as surplus? These historic structures, which played a crucial role during the war, found new purposes, but their legacy and the stories they hold continue to be remembered and...

We love our school group visitors! Now Booking Fall Field Trips to the Museum! Please call (609) 886-8787 for more info. #naswildwood #Capemay 🤿

Have you visited Battery 223? Ever seen this concrete giant at Cape May Point, #NewJersey? It's called Battery 223 and was part of Fort Miles, a WWII coastal defense system. Built between 1942-1943, this bunker housed heavy artillery and was manned by the US Army...

This article recounts a common and tragic reality on base during the war. Between 1943 and 1945, over 130 crashes occurred, resulting in the deaths of 42 naval aviators. Our mission is to honor and memorialize these brave heroes. #history #visitnj #ww2 #navalaviation...

What's better than trucks and warbirds?! Thanks, Jeremy Pyott Jr for sharing this awesome photo with us. Did you know you can host private photoshoots at historic Hangar #1? Email Austin for more information at [email protected]. #truck #skyhawk #blueangel...