# Military Aviation Museum Winter Hangar Exploration & Historic Aircraft

> Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
- Ages: All ages (massive heated hangars, vintage WWI/WWII planes, and outdoor dinosaur park)
- Price: $15 adults; $7.50 youth (ages 6-17); free for children 5 and under
- Organizer: Military Aviation Museum
- Official page: https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Located in the historic rural community of Pungo in southern Virginia Beach, the Military Aviation Museum houses one of the largest private collections of airworthy World War I and World War II aircraft in the entire world. Spanning four massive, beautifully constructed vintage-style hangars—including an authentic German Luftwaffe hangar and a British RAF operations building—the museum provides an awe-inspiring indoor winter experience. Children can walk right up to meticulously restored Spitfires, Mustangs, Corsairs, and biplanes while learning about aerodynamics, propulsion, and aviation history from knowledgeable docents. Outside the hangars, kids are captivated by the Jerrassic Park sculpture garden, featuring dozens of life-sized steel dinosaur statues scattered among pine groves and open grass fields. Heated hangars, wide open floor plans, and interactive STEM flight simulators make this a stellar winter day-trip destination for families.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Completely level polished concrete hangar floors and paved outdoor connector paths allow seamless navigation for all types of strollers and wagons.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated visitor welcome center with comfortable seating, aviation gift shop, and pristine ADA family restrooms equipped with infant changing tables.
• Age Suitability: Excellent for all ages; toddlers and preschoolers love the giant outdoor dinosaur sculptures, while school-age kids and teens are fascinated by the vintage airplanes.
• Sensory Tips: The spacious hangars are quiet and cavernous, offering a calm, low-stress sensory environment with fascinating visual details and soft historical music.

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