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NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

500 Forrestal Road · Rio Grande, NJ

Why you should go…

Housed inside a restored World War II blimp hangar at the former Naval Air Station Wildwood, this museum lets visitors get close to historic military aircraft and interactive exhibits on naval aviation history. It's located at Cape May Airport in Rio Grande, New Jersey.

  • #aviation museum
  • #wwii history
  • #cape may airport
  • #hangar

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Cape May Brewing Company

    Under $25

    New Jersey's largest craft brewery, with a taproom and tours near Cape May Airport.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Historic Cold Spring Village

    Under $25

    A 30-acre open-air living history village where costumed interpreters recreate 1800s rural New Jersey life.

    2.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Cape May Whale Watcher

    $25–$50

    Naturalist-guided whale and dolphin watching cruises departing Cape May Harbor.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Atlantic Parasail

    $50+

    Soar 500 feet above the Wildwoods and Cape May on a parasailing flight from Two Mile Marina.

    3.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Millville Army Air Field Museum

    Under $25

    Explore WWII fighter pilot training history at America's first defense airport.

    27 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    WheatonArts

    Under $25

    A glassmaking and craft arts village in South Jersey, with a working glass museum and artist studios.

    29 mi awayMore like this