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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May, NJ

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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Aviation and military history museum housed in a World War II hangar at the Cape May Airport.

500 Forrestal Road, Cape May, NJ 08204 · Cape May, NJ

About Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

The museum occupies a former World War II naval air station hangar and presents aviation and military history through interactive exhibits and activities aimed at families. Visitors can get close to historic aircraft. The site is located at the Cape May Airport in Lower Township, Cape May County.

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  • #military history
  • #World War II
  • #hangar
  • #family-friendly

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