Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum

Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum Local history of our island town including WWII, NAS Whidbey, & PBY Catalina amphibious aircraft. Do you love history, classic aircraft – maybe both?
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Our initial mission was to preserve the PBY-5A aircraft and all seaplanes once based at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island seaplane facility on Whidbey Island. Now mission covers naval aircraft that have been based and flown in the Pacific Northwest from 1920 to the present day. Beginning with the past and moving through to the present day, young and old alike will enjoy a memorable journey thro

ugh history at the PBY Memorial Foundation’s Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum located in Oak Harbor Washington. From displays dedicated to all wars and conflicts from WWII to today, to impressive artifacts, two flight simulators and more, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum promises to educate and entertain! Come join us! We are looking for more members and volunteers!

Imagine your town tripling in population in just a few years. When the military began building the bases in the Oak Harb...
08/27/2026

Imagine your town tripling in population in just a few years. When the military began building the bases in the Oak Harbor area, more than 4,300 acres were acquired and approximately 20 families relocated inland. By 1946, Oak Harbor's population had tripled.

The arrival of the bases changed this community and the people who lived through that time have stories to tell.

During your visit to the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum, stop by our theater to watch interviews with local residents and hear first-hand how Oak Harbor changed.

Image: Aerial view of Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington. January 1, 1989. (National Archives photo # 6639941)

Today, Vehicles For Veterans visited the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum to pick up a historic Korean War-era vehicle...
08/27/2026

Today, Vehicles For Veterans visited the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum to pick up a historic Korean War-era vehicle donated by PNWNAM.

This special partnership allows the museum to pass along a piece of history while helping support disabled veterans nationwide through Vehicles For Veterans.

PNWNAM Executive Director, Barry Meldrum, also had the opportunity to share more about this meaningful partnership during an interview.

We’re excited to see this historic vehicle begin its next chapter!

✨ Not a PNWNAM member yet? Now’s the time to join! ✨Our Members Only Social is coming up on September 24, and we’d love ...
08/24/2026

✨ Not a PNWNAM member yet? Now’s the time to join! ✨

Our Members Only Social is coming up on September 24, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Membership comes with free museum admission, special event notifications, and invitations to member events, including this one!

Become a PNWNAM member today: https://pnwnam.org/membership/

One year ago today, we officially opened the doors to our new home on Ault Field Road.As we mark our first anniversary i...
08/21/2026

One year ago today, we officially opened the doors to our new home on Ault Field Road.

As we mark our first anniversary in this location, we're filled with gratitude for everyone who has visited, volunteered, donated, shopped in our gift store, and shared our mission over the past year. Your support has helped us preserve and share the rich history of naval aviation with thousands of visitors.

If you haven't visited yet, there's never been a better time. Come explore the museum, discover what's new, and help us continue preserving history for future generations.

✈️ Happy National Aviation Day! We’re proud and honored to preserve the history, innovation, and people who have shaped ...
08/19/2026

✈️ Happy National Aviation Day! We’re proud and honored to preserve the history, innovation, and people who have shaped aviation.

Want to help keep these stories flying? There are lots of ways to support the museum:

🛩️ Visit the museum
🎁 Shop in our gift shop
💙 Make a donation
⭐ Become a member
🤝 Volunteer your time

Image: Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (AE2) Dan Vanburskirk, assigned to Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Search and Rescue Team, keeps a sharp watch from a helicopter during search and rescue operations. November 1, 1981. (National Archives photo # 6352733)

Happy National Senior Citizens Day! We’re especially grateful for the veterans, families, volunteers, and history lovers...
08/16/2026

Happy National Senior Citizens Day! We’re especially grateful for the veterans, families, volunteers, and history lovers who help keep the stories of naval aviation alive.

We invite you to bring a parent, grandparent, or loved one to the museum and make some memories together!

Image: Members of Patrol Squadron 69 (VP-69) stand in formation for morning quarters. Visible in the background is a P-3 Orion aircraft. May 15, 1983. (National Archives photo # 6394453)

In honor of Oak Harbor’s Military Appreciation Picnic, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is proud to offer FREE adm...
08/15/2026

In honor of Oak Harbor’s Military Appreciation Picnic, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is proud to offer FREE admission all day on Saturday, August 29.

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the service and sacrifice of our military members, veterans, and their families.

📅 Saturday, August 29
🎟️ FREE Admission
📍 Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum

A piece of history, then and now: In 1960, this sign welcomed service members, families, and visitors to U.S. Naval Air ...
08/13/2026

A piece of history, then and now: In 1960, this sign welcomed service members, families, and visitors to U.S. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at Ault Field.

Today, the "Ault Field" portion of that same sign welcomes visitors to the museum, where it continues to tell the story of NAS Whidbey and the people who served here. Have you seen it in person? Stop by and take a look!

Image 1: Whidbey Island Ault Field Gate. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. C. 1960. Photo courtesy of Whidbey News Times.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Terhar Family Vending Inc. who will be providing vending machine servic...
08/12/2026

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Terhar Family Vending Inc. who will be providing vending machine services in our coffee bar.

We’re grateful to Riley and Kyle for their commitment to supporting the museum and our visitors. Their partnership helps us provide an even better experience for everyone who comes through our doors.

For the first time in museum history, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is now open six days a week!We are open on ...
08/09/2026

For the first time in museum history, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is now open six days a week!

We are open on Tuesdays now through August 31. Whether you're a local or visiting Whidbey Island, we invite you to bring your family, invite a friend, and come discover the history of naval aviation with us.

As a nonprofit museum, every visit, donation, and membership helps support our mission to preserve and share these incredible stories for future generations.

Image: Seaman Second Class Otis D. Holland (foreground) riveting a PBY Patrol Bomber's wingtip float, assisted by Seaman First Class James Johnson (inside the float), 26 April 1944, Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington. (Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the National Archives. Catalog # 80-G-233266.)

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545 Ault Field Road
Oak Harbor, WA
98277

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13602409500

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