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Location
Best time
Plan for weekend visits only - the museum operates on weekends only, so schedule accordingly and arrive early to maximize your time exploring the exhibits
Visitor tip
Request a volunteer-led tour for the best experience - reviews consistently praise volunteers like Gail and Chris for their deep knowledge of aviation history and ability to bring the exhibits to life with personal expertise
Visitor tip
Use the 360-degree Google Video tour before or after your visit to enhance learning - this virtual resource complements the physical exhibits and helps you understand the historical context of Flight 19 and WWII on the home front
About Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum
Free museum about naval aviation history. Small, historic museum packed with displays about naval aviation, World War II history & Flight 19.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Naval Aviation History Museum
- Highlights
- Flight 19 mystery exhibit, Link Trainer Flight Simulator, George H.W. Bush connection, 10,000+ photo collection
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL — only military museum in Broward County
- Notable Feature
- National Register of Historic Places, Florida Heritage Site
What visitors say
Loved this little museum so much. I prefer these types of aviation museums over the bigger famous ones. These places are real, you can feel and sense the history here. Our guide Gail was top notch. She was also a private pilot and…
I don’t know much about military aviation, but this place was such a hidden gem! We had to kill time before checking into a Ft. Lauderdale hotel and took an uber to the museum! It’s tucked behind the airport, but packed with amazing…
Had a great time. The museum is small but full of history. The volunteers are really lovely. The one who showed us round , Chris , was great , extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The information we received was easy to understand. We…
From 278 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in the last building left standing from WWII that is on or near Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- The museum features an extensive Flight 19 exhibit dedicated to the famous disappearance, including letters, photos, and artifacts related to this historic mystery
- The museum houses a John Payne Memorial Library containing over 3,000 volumes and a photography collection of 10,000+ images related to naval aviation history
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