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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum fills a surviving World War II hangar at Cape May Airport. Aircraft and exhibits tell the story of the station that trained Navy pilots, while Hangar No. 1 is itself a historic artifact. The museum is open on a regular schedule, but the building is not climate controlled.
Original aviation heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific museum.
Cape May
Cape May County
500 Forrestal Road
Cape May, NJ 08204
The station behind the museum
According to the museum's history, NAS Wildwood was commissioned in April 1943 as a training base for dive-bomber squadrons. The original wooden hangar, built in 1942, survives. The museum also commemorates airmen lost during training, making this more than an aircraft display.
What you can explore
Visitors can see aircraft, engines, military-aviation artifacts and changing exhibits. The museum collection page describes propeller aircraft, helicopters and a 1940s room. Allow time to examine the scale and construction of the hangar as well as the objects inside.
Practical visit details
The museum lists 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May, and current March–December daily opening 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; January and February are weekday-only. Check the official visitor page for holidays, admission and accessibility. Dress for a hangar that is not climate controlled. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Compare Cape May County eras
Pair the museum with Historic Cold Spring Village on an event date, or use the Cape May County hub to plan an easier nearby meal. These sites tell very different South Jersey stories.
Good to know before you go
Is the museum inside an original World War II hangar?
Yes. The operator identifies Hangar No. 1 as a surviving 1942 structure.
Where is NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum?
At 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May, New Jersey 08204, at Cape May Airport.
Is it open in winter?
The museum lists weekday winter hours in January and February; confirm holidays before traveling.
Is the hangar heated and cooled?
The operator warns that historic Hangar No. 1 is not climate controlled.
What else can I add nearby?
Check Cape May County or Historic Cold Spring Village.
Next step: Check the NAS Wildwood visitor page for tickets and today's hours. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.