Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum Come visit NASW Aviation Museum, housed in a WWII-era navy aviation hangar! Naval Air Station (NAS) Wildwood was commissioned on April 1, 1943.
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Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation which operates as Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to restore Hangar #1 at the Cape May Airport, Cape May County, New Jersey, into an aircraft museum honoring the 42 Aviators who died while training at the site during World War II. Hangar # 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in S

eptember of 1997. The site served as an active dive-bomber squadron training facility from 1943 to 1945. Aircraft stationed at NAS Wildwood included TBM Avengers, Douglas Dauntless, Vought Corsairs, and Curtiss Helldivers. During this span, there were over 130 crashes which led to the deaths of 42 naval aviators. In June 1997, the NASW Foundation purchased Hangar #1 at the Cape May Airport. The 92,000-square-foot all-wooden structure was in a state of disrepair and required extensive renovation. Under the stewardship of the NASW Foundation, the hangar was listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places at the National Significance Level. NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum now boasts over 26 aircraft displays as well as exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs, and more. The museum also features a gift shop and hosts many special events. The hangar can be booked for birthday parties and private events such as weddings. In its role as a community resource, NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum regularly hosts activities including fly-ins, aviation festivals, big band concerts, swing dances, veterans’ ceremonies, historical lectures, school field trips, and senior tours. https://linktr.ee/nas_wildwood

Gonna be rocking in just 3 days at Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Sat, June 27...
06/24/2026

Gonna be rocking in just 3 days at Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Sat, June 27 from 10am - 4pm at the Cape May Airport.

• Hot Rods at the Hangar Car Show
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Live Music by The Lost Sailors
• FREE Face Painting & Caricatures
• Game Glide Adventures Racing Simulators
• RC Cars
• Paddle Boats for Kids
• Adult & Children's Arts and Crafts
• Chalk Art
• The Soarin' High Art Contest
• Museum Raffle featuring a $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a pair of Beach Cruisers, a Weber Propane Grill, and more!
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Family-Friendly Games
• Museum Exhibitors and Demonstrations

Food and drinks will be available from:
• Mr. Potato Head
• Hit the Road Jack
• Poppin' Bob's
• Hippie Kitty Coffee
• Pirate Pete's
Be sure to stop by Victory Scoops, the museum's own ice cream parlor, for ice cream, snacks, shakes, and other treats.

Regular Admission and Free for Members!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1604814530539960/

4 MORE DAYS..... Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Saturday, June 27 from 10am - ...
06/23/2026

4 MORE DAYS..... Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Saturday, June 27 from 10am - 4pm at the Cape May Airport.
Wings & Things is a fun-filled day for the entire family featuring:
• Hot Rods at the Hangar Car Show
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Live Music by The Lost Sailors
• FREE Face Painting & Caricatures
• Game Glide Adventures Racing Simulators
• RC Cars
• Paddle Boats for Kids
• Adult & Children's Arts and Crafts
• Chalk Art
• The Soarin' High Art Contest
• Museum Raffle featuring a $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a pair of Beach Cruisers, a Weber Propane Grill, and more!
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Family-Friendly Games
• Museum Exhibitors and Demonstrations
Come hungry! Food and drinks will be available from:
• Mr. Potato Head
• Hit the Road Jack
• Poppin' Bob's
• Hippie Kitty Coffee
• Pirate Pete's
Be sure to stop by Victory Scoops, the museum's own ice cream parlor, for ice cream, snacks, shakes, and other treats.
Regular Admission and Free for Members!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604814530539960/

06/22/2026

Concert weekend: officially departed ✈️
We hope everyone enjoyed the Barefoot Country Music Festival!

The countdown is on for a super fun, family event.... Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Ha...
06/22/2026

The countdown is on for a super fun, family event.... Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar is in only 5 more days!
Please join us on Saturday, June 27 from 10am - 4pm at the Cape May Airport.
Wings & Things is a fun-filled day for the entire family featuring:
• Hot Rods at the Hangar Car Show
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Live Music by The Lost Sailors
• FREE Face Painting & Caricatures
• Game Glide Adventures Racing Simulators
• RC Cars
• Paddle Boats for Kids
• Adult & Children's Arts and Crafts
• Chalk Art
• The Soarin' High Art Contest
• Museum Raffle featuring a $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a pair of Beach Cruisers, a Weber Propane Grill, and more!
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Family-Friendly Games
• Museum Exhibitors and Demonstrations
Come hungry! Food and drinks will be available from:
• Mr. Potato Head
• Hit the Road Jack
• Poppin' Bob's
• Hippie Kitty Coffee
• Pirate Pete's
Be sure to stop by Victory Scoops, the museum's own ice cream parlor, for ice cream, snacks, shakes, and other treats.
Regular Admission and Free for Members!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604814530539960/

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE!Treat him to a day at the Museum.... he'll love it.https://usnasw.org/
06/21/2026

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE!
Treat him to a day at the Museum.... he'll love it.
https://usnasw.org/

It's hard to believe but it's true.... only 1 week until Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the...
06/20/2026

It's hard to believe but it's true.... only 1 week until Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Sat., June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wings & Things is a fun-filled day for the entire family featuring:
• Hot Rods at the Hangar Car Show
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Live Music by The Lost Sailors
• FREE Face Painting & Caricatures
• Game Glide Adventures Racing Simulators
• RC Cars
• Paddle Boats for Kids
• Adult & Children's Arts and Crafts
• Chalk Art
• The Soarin' High Art Contest
• Museum Raffle featuring a $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a pair of Beach Cruisers, a Weber Propane Grill, and more!
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Family-Friendly Games
• Museum Exhibitors and Demonstrations
Come hungry! Food and drinks will be available from:
• Mr. Potato Head
• Hit the Road Jack
• Poppin' Bob's
• Hippie Kitty Coffee
• Pirate Pete's
Be sure to stop by Victory Scoops, the museum's own ice cream parlor, for ice cream, snacks, shakes, and other treats.
Regular Admission and Free for Members!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604814530539960/

Grumman’s mood today! But at least he knows he is welcome at the museum… pet-friendly for friendly, leashed pets! Kids a...
06/19/2026

Grumman’s mood today! But at least he knows he is welcome at the museum… pet-friendly for friendly, leashed pets! Kids are welcome too! Open daily 10am-4pm.

You know where to play, when it's a cloudy, windy or rainy day!Make the Aviation Museum your place to be when the weathe...
06/19/2026

You know where to play, when it's a cloudy, windy or rainy day!
Make the Aviation Museum your place to be when the weather is not cooperating.
Open daily 10am-4pm - https://usnasw.org/

9 Days until Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to...
06/18/2026

9 Days until Wings & Things Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar - Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wings & Things is a fun-filled day for the entire family featuring:
• Hot Rods at the Hangar Car Show
• Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Live Music by The Lost Sailors
• FREE Face Painting & Caricatures
• Game Glide Adventures Racing Simulators
• RC Cars
• Paddle Boats for Kids
• Adult & Children's Arts and Crafts
• Chalk Art
• The Soarin' High Art Contest
• Museum Raffle featuring a $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a pair of Beach Cruisers, a Weber Propane Grill, and more!
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Family-Friendly Games
• Museum Exhibitors and Demonstrations
Come hungry! Food and drinks will be available from:
• Mr. Potato Head
• Hit the Road Jack
• Poppin' Bob's
• Hippie Kitty Coffee
• Pirate Pete's
Be sure to stop by Victory Scoops, the museum's own ice cream parlor, for ice cream, snacks, shakes, and other treats.
Regular Admission and Free for Members!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604814530539960/

06/17/2026

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plane taking flight at the Cape May Airport!

Address

500 Forrestal Road
Cape May, NJ
08204

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+16098868787

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