The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, located in Lexington Park, Maryland, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Established in 1978, the museum showcases the advancements in U.S. naval aviation technology through a variety of exhibits and artifacts
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Free admission
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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Beech T-34B Turbo Mentor Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra Bell TH-1L Iroquois Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Boeing X-32B “JSF” Demonstrator Douglas NA-4M Skyhawk Douglas F-6A Skyray Grumman E-2B Hawkeye Grumman NF-14D Tomcat Grumman F9F-8B Cougar Grumman NA-6E Intruder Grumman S-2D Tracker Gyrodyne QH-50D Dash Kaman SH-2G Seasprite Lockheed S-3B Viking Lockheed Martin X-35C LTV NA-7A Corsair II McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet North American RA-5C Vigilante North American Rockwell NT-39D Sabreliner Sikorsky NCH-53A Sea Stallion Sikorsky HS-60B Sea Hawk Sikorsky UH-3A Sea King |
Pictures
Highlights:
- Aircraft Displays: The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum features an outdoor aircraft park with over 25 aircraft on display, including notable models such as the Boeing X-32B and the Lockheed Martin X-35C. These aircraft were part of the Joint Strike Fighter competition and are significant to naval aviation history.
- Exhibit Halls: The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum comprises multiple exhibit halls, including the Test and Evaluation Hall, which houses various artifacts, photographs, and films related to naval aviation research, development, testing, and evaluation.