Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Preserve. Educate. Inspire. Southern Maryland's own Aviation Museum: Exploring the history of Naval Aviation and technology unique to NAS Patuxent River.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM to 5PM
Sunday: 12PM to 5PM The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) is a member-supported, privately-funded museum preserving the history and heritage of Naval Aviation and associated technology. Our mission is to “Preserve, Educate, Inspire” by presenting the continuing story of Naval Aviation with a focus on Research, Development, Test

ing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Our Vision is to be a highly valued community resource providing both educational and tourism benefits to the Southern Maryland area for generations. Located just outside Gate 1 of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the PRNAM is operated by the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc., a 501(C)3 non-profit charitable organization. First opened in 1978, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum now spans three buildings and also includes a Flight Line consisting of one-of-a-kind aircraft and aircraft configurations unique to the Naval Test Center.

Looking for somewhere to get all your aviation enthusiast needs? Look no further than PAX Museum's Flightline Gift Shop!...
09/04/2026

Looking for somewhere to get all your aviation enthusiast needs?

Look no further than PAX Museum's Flightline Gift Shop! With fashionable clothes, aircraft models, books, mugs, and more, make PAX Museum your next stop for finding the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones.

As we get closer to the 10th Annual Wheels and Wings, PAX Museum would like to thank our fantastic sponsors!First and fo...
09/02/2026

As we get closer to the 10th Annual Wheels and Wings, PAX Museum would like to thank our fantastic sponsors!

First and foremost, our Headline Sponsor: Davico, LLC! Providing Quality Support for the Warfighter.

A huge thank you to our Partner Sponsor: Cedar Point Federal Credit Union

And of course, our Associate Sponsors: AMEWAS, AIRTEC, JF Taylor INC, and G&S Port-o-Let and Pumping.

Sponsoring the "Favorite Muscle Car" Trophy: Hype House Cycle and Fitness Studio

Sponsoring the "Favorite Truck" Trophy: T&J's Cove

Sponsoring the "Favorite Domestic" Trophy: Paul Croissetiere

Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who made this year's Wheels and Wings Car Show possible! We'll see you on September 19!

PAX Museum invites you to join us for Holidays in the Hangar, a family-friendly celebration of the season!Guests of all ...
09/01/2026

PAX Museum invites you to join us for Holidays in the Hangar, a family-friendly celebration of the season!

Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy a festive afternoon featuring holiday-themed activities and seasonal treats.

🎁 Holiday Arts & Crafts: Hands-on creative activities for children and families

🍪 Seasonal Treats & Hot Cocoa: Enjoy holiday refreshments in a warm and festive setting

This event offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and the community.

Additional event details will be announced soon, so please check back for updates.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special holiday tradition at the museum.

08/31/2026

Happy Monday, Aviators!

While the museum is closed on Mondays, we are excited for the week ahead!

✈️Stop by the St. Mary's College of Maryland Nonprofit Expo to learn about volunteer opportunities with PAX Museum and other nonprofits in the community!

✈️Please note the flight simulators will be available for takeoff on Saturday and Sunday from museum open to close, with the final flights taking off at 4PM!

We look forward to another amazing week of sharing the stories of naval aviation!

That's right!PAX Museum is partnering with St. Mary's County Toys for Tots to host their Toy Drive Kickoff for the 2026 ...
08/29/2026

That's right!

PAX Museum is partnering with St. Mary's County Toys for Tots to host their Toy Drive Kickoff for the 2026 season!

Bring new, unwrapped gifts for children of all ages to the Wheels and Wings Car Show, happening Saturday, September 19, from 10AM to 3PM. PAX Museum will continue to be a drop-off location as Christmas approaches, so stay tuned for more information about donating.

🏫🎒Back to School is upon us! What better way to help teach your kiddos than by taking them on an adventure!🎒🏫Check out ...
08/29/2026

🏫🎒Back to School is upon us! What better way to help teach your kiddos than by taking them on an adventure!🎒🏫

Check out the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Passports! With 15 different stamp sites across four counties, there is plenty to learn this season!

Each passport includes information about the region, a handful of fun activities, and plenty of space to get your stamps!

The fun doesn't stop there! The passport also has a QR code to lead you to the full map of Southern Maryland, featuring even more ways to explore!

If you haven't been able to grab a passport yet, swing by the museum and get your adventure started. We hope to see you soon!

Axial flow engines operate under the motto: compress, burn, blow. The blades closest to the intake get progressively sma...
08/26/2026

Axial flow engines operate under the motto: compress, burn, blow. The blades closest to the intake get progressively smaller, compressing the air. Once the air reaches the combustion chamber, it combines with fuel and is ignited. The energy leaves the exhaust, producing the thrust needed to propel the aircraft.

The J-34 produced 3000 pounds of thrust. Two of these engines were required to produce enough thrust to sustain early experimental jet aircraft! The J-34 is one of several early engine models that propelled the jet age forward. Located in the museum's Engine Gallery, the J-34 and its successors are on display for an up-close look!

✨Want to experiment with operating an engine?✨ Check out the new Engine Lab interactive exhibit, located by the Engine Gallery in the Flight Technology Hall!

Attention, aviators!Starting Tuesday, September 1, the museum's general admission price will increase to $12 per visitor...
08/25/2026

Attention, aviators!

Starting Tuesday, September 1, the museum's general admission price will increase to $12 per visitor. Our other admission prices will remain the same (see below). Thank you for your understanding!

Admission Prices:
General: $12
Active Duty and Senior (over 55): $7
Children (4-12): $4
Toddlers (Under 4): FREE

Want to look into saving on your next visit? Check out https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership and consider becoming a museum member!

08/24/2026

✈️Happy Monday, Aviators!✈️

While the museum is closed on Mondays, we are excited for the week ahead!

✈️Please note the flight simulators will be available for takeoff Saturday and Sunday, with the final flights taking off at 4PM! See the weekly happenings for more details about hours of operation.

We look forward to another amazing week of sharing the stories of naval aviation!

Planning to visit us today? Please be advised:We are currently experiencing an internet outage and have made a few tempo...
08/23/2026

Planning to visit us today? Please be advised:

We are currently experiencing an internet outage and have made a few temporary changes to our normal procedures today.

- All admissions will be processed through our Flightline Gift Shop.
- We are currently unable to accept any cash payments. Credit cards are being accepted.
- Our Flight Simulators remain fully operational!

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through this temporary issue. Thank you for your support!

Address

22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, MD
20653

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13018631900

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