Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

WELCOME TO THE PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR MUSEUM

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) preserves and interprets the Patuxent River Naval Air Base history and heritage of advancing Naval aviation technology.
This Museum is the repository of artifacts, photographs and film, documents and related heritage memorabilia from Patuxent River and other stations, such as Warminster, PA, and Trenton, NJ, that have been consolidated at Patuxent River. The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is dedicated to those who have employed their talents in advancing Naval aviation research, development, testing and evaluation.

WALK OUR FLIGHT LINE

Visit the museum for the special opportunity to walk our flight line for an up close look at our aircraft .

Due to a lapse in federal funding, employees have been furloughed, and as a result we are closed until further notice. During the government shutdown, information on this site will not be updated.

MUSEUM NOTICES

Address
22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653

The Museum is immediately outside, and adjacent to, Patuxent River Naval Air Station Gate 1
(the intersection of State Route 235 and Pegg Road).

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Closed on Mondays

The Museum is free and handicapped accessible.

MUSEUM TOURS/EVENTS:
Please contact us if you wish to schedule a tour or military event at the Museum.
Contact us at 301-863-7418 or
Email: director@paxmuseum.com

Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum
22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-7418

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS
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	MACH COMBAT FLIGHT SIMULATOR Choose your aircraft! 4 cockpits available (WWII planes, Fighter Jets & more)! • Dogfight and battle your friends • Shoot ground targets • Perform takeoffs and landings • Try aircraft carrier operations • Great for beginners and advanced • Open Saturdays and Sundays • $10/30 minutes, $20/hour (incl. operations instructions) • Models of the aircraft flown are available at the Museum gift shop • Mach Combat Flight Simulator reservations: 301-863-1900

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