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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Lexington Park, MD

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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Naval aviation museum showing aircraft, flight simulators, and artifacts from Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 · Lexington Park, MD

About Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

The museum in Lexington Park preserves the history of naval aviation testing and development tied to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Its Test and Evaluation Hall holds multiple aircraft and galleries, while the Flight Technology area includes simulators, art galleries, and aircraft models. Visitors can also view aircraft along the Flight Line, where roughly 25 Navy and Marine Corps planes are on display. Exhibits cover topics such as women in aviation, a lunar sample, wind tunnel models, weapons, ejection seats, and radar. Museum members receive unlimited admission for the year.

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