About Air Power Park

Park with jets, rockets & a museum. Park featuring jets, missiles & rockets, plus a playground & a museum with model aircraft.

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Plan for both outdoor and indoor exhibits: outdoor displays are open sunrise to sunset, while the indoor museum with model aircraft and detailed exhibits opens at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Combine both areas for a complete visit.
  • 💡Admission is completely free, though donations are encouraged. This makes it an excellent no-cost stop for families traveling through the Hampton area without budget constraints.
  • 💡Bring young children to explore the outdoor displays and small playground—kids as young as 2-3 years old enjoy the aircraft exhibits. The outdoor setting makes it engaging for multiple age groups simultaneously.
  • 💡Read the interpretive plaques throughout the grounds for in-depth context on the historic aircraft and rockets. Staff are noted as informative and helpful, so don't hesitate to ask questions for a richer educational experience.
  • 💡Extend your visit by walking the nearby Waterwalk pathway to observe local wildlife including herons, egrets, redwing blackbirds, and crabs—combining air power history with nature viewing.

Hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
Saturday9 AM–5 PM
Sunday9 AM–5 PM

Air Power Park

★★★★☆ 4.5 (701 reviews)
📍 413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669
Type
Aviation and Space Museum
Best For
All ages
Admission
Free
Highlights
Vintage aircraft, space vehicles, 325+ indoor models, Waterwalk nature trail
Hours
Outdoor sunrise-sunset; Indoor 9am-5pm daily

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