About Indian Naval Aviation Museum:
Inaugurated in 1998, this museum is one of only two military museums in India. In fact, it is the only Naval aviation museum in all of Asia. The museum displays a number of aircraft that were used by the indian navy throughout its history. These are displayed outside in the museum’s open air gallery.
The interior of the museum is designed to look like the interior of a naval aircraft carrier the INS Viraat and has a number of interesting galleries displaying naval equipment, prominent battles, a simulation room and an extensive granite plaque paying tribute to those brave souls who gave their lives in service of their country.
The museum is open to public from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 5.30pm. The museum does, however, remain closed on National Holidays. A day at the museum is a pleasant outing at any time of the year.
Upon entering the museums premises, the first sentinel is the bulking form of the Super Constellation, a craft originally used as a passenger plane by the Indian Airlines. It was later handed over to the Air Force as a transport vehicle, who then gave it over to the Indian Navy. It was eventually decommissioned but has remained within the Naval purview.The outdoor gallery has an impressive display of 13 aircrafts, both planes and helicopters as well as a display of aircraft engines and parts. The thirteen crafts on display are
Short Sealand Mk 2 (IN 106), Fairey Firefly TT Mk1 (IN 112), HAL HT-2 (BX 748), Hawker Sea Hawk FGA Mk 100 (IN 234), Breguet Alizé (IN 202), de Havilland Dove (IN 124), HAL Chetak (IN 475), Hughes Hu-300 (IN 083), Westland Sea King Mk 42 (IN 505), Lockheed L1049G Super Constellation (IN 315), Kamov Ka-25 (IN 573), Sea Harrier FRS.51 (IN 621).
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Activity:
The museum displays a number of aircraft that were used by the indian navy throughout its history. These are displayed outside in the museum’s open air gallery.Best Time to Visit: December, January, Winter, February, March, Spring, April, May, June, July, Summer, August, September, Autumn, October, November, Monsoon
Location: Vasco da Gama, Bogmalo, Goa, India
How to Reach There:
Airport: Goa International Airport
The nearest Airport Goa International Airport. We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Goa International Airport to Indian Naval Aviation Museum is 3.6kms
Railway Station: Vasco-Da-Gama railway station
The nearest Railway station Vasco-Da-Gama railway station . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Vasco-Da-Gama railway station to Indian Naval Aviation Museum is 8.4kms
Bus Stand: Bogmalo Bus Stand
The nearest Bus Stand Bogmalo Bus Stand We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Bogmalo Bus Stand to Indian Naval Aviation Museum is 1.1kms