Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum

4000 W Perimeter Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

Address:	4000 W Perimeter Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA
Phone:	+1 954-359-4400
Site:	nasflmuseum.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	Closed Closed Closed 11:30AM–3:30PM Closed 11:30AM–3:30PM 11:30AM–3:30PM

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ehlittlefield

Weve been coming to Fort Lauderdale for years, but this was our first visit to the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum. What a discovery! An historical treasure trove. With Gary Adams as our guide we learned so much about WWII aviation history, its actors, pilots, leaders. Photographs, artifacts, models, historical records of all kinds distinguish this too little known museum. In sum, a really thrilling experience. We also had the honor of meeting Edgar "Buddy" Galvin, a navigator, among other accomplishments, on B-24s based in England during WWII. His stories were as riveting as was kindness in answering our many quetions. A rare opportunity to meet someone whose first hand experience informed our understanding that period of our history. In short, we will return to this museum often. Highly recommended!

M Bloom

On The National Register of Historic Places. With the help of an all volunteer staff this museum has been instrumental in preserving the memory of Flight 19, one of the great aviation mysteries. Flight 19 flew out of NAS Fort Lauderdale on 5 December 1945, to vanish into the Bermuda Triangle. In addition, 19 year old future US President George H. W. Bush lived at this base as an Ensign, to train as a torpedo/bomber pilot. From October 1942 to October 1946 the base would train American and British pilots and thousands of aircrewmen from the US and other countries. In December 1999, the building was relocated to its permanent site at 4000 West Perimeter Rd., 2 blocks west from its original location.

Sebastian Carreras

Became a volunteer for the museum a month ago and Im having one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Contributing my time and effort to maintain this museums historic footnote in American history is both fun as well as endearing. As a docent and (hopefully) historian in the future, I find teaching the populace at large a pivotal motion to give accurate info about WW2 on the frontlines and at home. Even further, from the Korean War to the present day. In turn, I hope to learn more from retired vets and other sources of credible significance about what I know and separate fact from fiction. Anyway, I recommend all ages with adult supervision for preteens and below.

Nigil Smith

Great museum. Genuine volunteers who are passionate, patriotic, and caring about the country and the history surrounding the war. There is no admission, however I would recommend that you support the museum with a donation or by patronizing some of the products in the museum gift shop. I did both. I would definitely come back and I encourage anyone who is looking for a museum that is rich in heritage, knowledge and culture to visit this museum. Our tour guide was great. There were no issues with this visit. Me and my family enjoyed it thoroughly. The tour could take 1&1/2-2 hours, so prepare time for that.

Paul Blackburn

An absolute gem of a museum, and overall experience. Being ex-Navy and in aviation, I am particular as to what museums have to offer and what I think is good. This place is the real deal. Besides the George H. W. Bush items, the Link Trainer is worth coming to see. It is housed in a classic WW II wooden building. The staff is very congenial and helpful. You should not miss this place and its exhibits!

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

It was really great if you flew airplanes. I did enjoy it the guide was very in formative. But we were disappointed, because my husband was on a ship during the Vietnam War and he drove torpedo retriever boats. When he saw the torpedos outside he was very much looking foreword to go in. There was nothing for him there. Maybe they could put some information about ships. Just a thought

Andrew Meyer

Fascinating look into the naval air history of the region. Admission is free and it packed wall to wall with WWII artifacts and photographs, as well as an extensive library with books containing related subject matter. The museum is a non-profit with volunteers that either worked on the air base themselves or have very close connections to it. This place is a must-visit!

Jou-i Chen

非常棒的小博物館，導覽解說很細心，裡面可以看到很多照片，模型，還有一些故事，消失在百慕達三角洲的飛機，還有當年在空軍當兵的老布希！很喜歡這個博物館

Irene Ammacher

There was someone to take us around and fill us in on many facts of the times and important facts. Then we were free to take our time to see everything. A must see if you are in the area.

Adi Zaveri

It is a little small but dont be fooled the history here is rich and highly recommend for anyone even children!

Colton Ralston

Awesome WW2 museum! Amazing artifacts! Definitely worth going and checking out! Highly recommend!

Mase Driskell

Very cool place with lots of very nice staff. I would recommend anyone go here given the chance.

phil auerbach

Tells a great historical story of world war two naval aviation.

Geronimo Gonzalez

Excelent museum, a piece of history in Ft Lauderdale.

Fred Segal

Best kept secret in Broward. Great museum.