Experience the excitement at “America’s Flying Museum” in Virginia Beach, where vintage aircraft roar back to life and take to the skies before your very eyes. The Military Aviation Museum houses one of the largest flying collections of World War I and World War II military aircraft in the world.
Set on 130 sprawling acres, the museum is a powerful tribute to the bravery and innovation of aviation history. Each aircraft—painstakingly restored to flying condition—serves as a living time capsule, offering a firsthand look at the machines that helped shape the course of the 20th century.
The campus includes historic hangars, a grass runway, original WWII-era structures, and world-class restoration facilities, earning it the nickname “Warbird Heaven.” Unlike most museums, this one is dedicated to keeping its planes operational, offering visitors the rare thrill of seeing them in flight.
Signature events such as Summer of Flight (May–Oct), Flying Proms (June), and Warbirds Over the Beach (October) bring history to life with soaring aerial displays and the thunder of engines. Whether watching from the flight line or the comfort of the air-conditioned Warbird Observation Deck, guests are treated to unforgettable sights and sounds.
In addition to its aircraft, the museum hosts daily guided tours, rotating exhibits, interactive flight simulators, and family-friendly activities. With programs for school groups, aviation enthusiasts, and curious visitors of all ages, the Military Aviation Museum offers an immersive and inspiring journey through aviation history.