National Naval Aviation Museum Hosts Seasonal Snowbird Events this Winter

From: Malerie Shelton
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
(850) 453-2389 
Jan. 21, 2019, Pensacola, Fla. The National Naval Aviation Museum, located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, welcomes winter visitors with several seasonal events this January and February.
To kick things off, the Museum is hosting its annual Snowbird Fly-In Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Winter visitors are invited to receive information from local organizations, enjoy coffee and a concert from the Blue Anchor Belles.
Interact with exhibitors from the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Visit Pensacola, Santa Rosa Island Authority, Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, Naval Hospital Pensacola and Keep Pensacola Beautiful.
Don’t forget to get your photo taken in front of our special Blue Angels backdrop. Grab your friends and family and have them join in. Photos will be uploaded to the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Facebook page to download, print or share with your friends and family. The Snowbird Fly-In Expo is free and open to the public.
Next up, every Tuesday in February visitors are invited to enjoy Chick-fil-A breakfast and choice of beverage from the new refreshment counter followed by a presentation and movie in the Giant Screen Digital Theater.
Doors open at 9 a.m. Presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a movie at 10 a.m. Cost for breakfast is $10 per person and tickets are available for purchase at the Giant Screen Theater ticket counter. The movie lineup is as follows and is subject to change:
February 5        Backyard Wilderness
February 12      Jerusalem
February 19      Cuba
February 26      America’s Musical Journey
Media Note: For more information about the National Naval Aviation Museum or Foundation, contact Malerie Shelton at (850) 453-2389 or mshelton@navalaviationmuseum.org.
About the National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum, one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Museums in the United States,” features nearly 350,000 square feet of displays and is one of the world’s largest aviation museums. Located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, the facility boasts more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation, and is one of Florida’s most visited museums. Be sure to visit Hangar Bay One, displaying aircraft of the post-WWII era including presidential helicopter, Marine One. Among the countless things to touch, see and experience are thrilling 3D and HD flight simulators and the new Blue Angels 4D Experience. Don’t miss the drama and power of the new laser powered Giant Screen digital theater. The Cubi Bar Café offers a unique dining experience, and the Flight Deck Store is the perfect place to find a souvenir that captures the spirit of Naval Aviation. Museum admission is FREE and open to the public. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, visit www.NavalAviationMuseum.org.
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