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Millville Army Air Field Museum: Plan a Visit
Millville Army Air Field Museum tells the story of a South Jersey airport used to train fighter pilots during World War II. It connects individual service stories with the base where people trained. The operator lists regular museum hours, with Monday visits by appointment, and invites groups to arrange tours.
Original aviation heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific museum.
Millville
Cumberland County
1 Leddon Street
Millville, NJ 08332
America's first defense airport
The museum's history says the airport received the title “America's First Defense Airport” in 1941 and opened as an Army Air Field gunnery school in January 1943. The museum preserves the story of those who trained here, those who died here and those who served later.
What a visit can include
Explore exhibits about the airfield and veterans, then ask about a guided tour of the museum and grounds. The content is strongest when given time for the personal accounts rather than treated as a quick aircraft stop. Specific exhibits and tour availability can change.
Hours, address and tours
The operator lists Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 1 Leddon Street, Millville. Monday visits or personal tours require an appointment. Confirm details on the official hours page or call 856-327-2347. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Another Cumberland County chapter
Use the Cumberland County hub to find a town or restaurant, or contrast aviation history with the early house story at the Gibbon House in Greenwich. Travel times make this a two-stop day rather than a single walk.
Good to know before you go
What happened at Millville Army Air Field?
The museum says it served as a World War II gunnery school for fighter pilots beginning in 1943.
Where is the museum?
At 1 Leddon Street, Millville, New Jersey 08332.
Is it open on Mondays?
Regular opening is Tuesday through Sunday; Monday visits may be arranged by appointment.
Are guided tours available?
Yes, the operator invites visitors to schedule personal or group tours in advance.
What else can I visit in Cumberland County?
Browse the Cumberland County hub or plan a second stop at the Gibbon House.
Next step: Confirm your date on the Millville museum hours page. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.