Absolutely outstanding experience. I cannot recommend the United States Air Force Armament Museum…read moreat Eglin Air Force Base highly enough. I visited with my two sons, ages 13 and 14, and we all had an incredible time. The museum itself is impressive, well laid out, and packed with history, but what truly made the visit unforgettable was a volunteer named Pappy. He generously spent a long time giving us a guided tour, sharing stories, answering questions, and connecting the exhibits to real-world history in a way that completely captivated my boys. They especially loved seeing the aircraft up close, including the mini planes and, in particular, the F-4 Phantom. That one hit home for our family, as their grandfather flew an F-4 in Vietnam. Seeing that aircraft in person, while hearing knowledgeable and respectful commentary, was genuinely meaningful. This museum does an exceptional job of honoring history while keeping it engaging for younger visitors. If you have children, especially teens, or any interest in aviation or military history, this is a must-see. We left impressed, grateful, and already talking about coming back. Five stars without hesitation.

I thought this place was pretty cool. They have a ton of airplanes outside that you can walk around…read moreand look at. Really puts into perspective how massive those aircraft are. Inside you can also see what the atom bomb looks like, numerous photos, letters, and all kinds of other memorabilia. It's a very cool place. It's a little outdated, but you don't pay to go inside, so it's kind of expected. I think if you were driving by, and you see it I would have 100% recommend. I wouldn't tell anybody to drive over 30 minutes and go out of their way to see it though. The airplanes and aircraft outside was definitely the coolest part.

Whoa! This place is super cool. Lots of restored aircraft from navy and military history. Lots of…read moreinteractive exhibits, displays, and even flight simulators. With special areas featuring World War I, World War II, Korean, and the Vietnam war. Can easily spend 3-4 hours here. Great for kids and adults.

If you ever find yourself on deck down in Florida, chart a course straight for the National Naval…read moreAviation Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola. First order of business: secure a seat in their giant-screen IMAX theater. That screen is massive one of those experiences where the engines roar, the jets scream across the sky, and you feel like you're strapped into the cockpit yourself. It's the kind of show that makes you sit up a little straighter in your seat and remember why naval aviation has always been the sharp end of the spear. Now the museum itself shipmate, this place is the real deal. Founded back in 1962 by Rear Admiral Magruder H. Tuttle, it started small with just a handful of aircraft. Today it's a full-on aviation hangar of history with more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard spread across huge exhibit bays. My son and I spent hours there, and the best part for him was getting up close with the aircraft climbing into cockpits, checking out helicopters, and seeing the machines that once launched off carrier decks into the wild blue. Top highlights include the historic Curtiss NC-4 (the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic), Blue Angels jets hanging in formation overhead, and flight simulators that let you feel like you're launching off a carrier deck. Bottom line: if you've got even a drop of saltwater in your veins or a love for aviation, this place is squared away. Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and be prepared to spend a full day walking through the proud history of naval aviation. From one proud American to another this museum is absolutely mission ready.

So late in getting this review done. This stop was near the beginning of our 11K Road-Trip across…read moreAmerica. We were lucky enough to get here right before the Government Shut-Down, Such a Beautiful Coast-Line bursting with views of the ocean and wildlife. Plenty of spots to stop and take it in, have a picnic, use the restrooms, take a quick dip (we did). The Park itself has the standard entrance fee which assists in the upkeep of the area, we have an annual pass so if traveling to a lot of parks in one year (highly recommend). We utilized the campground which was well-maintained, restrooms/showers were good and we tented, but used the electricity availability for my CPAP. The Campground did not realize what a night of loud snoring they were spared. Ask our fellow campers in Death Valley a couple summers ago- talk about stares in the morning. We did a couple hikes around the area, saw Eagles and a variety of wildlife. We were lucky enough to visit the Fort when Ranger Chris was doing a presentation. He has a passion and the ability to share the knowledge he has of the time-period, the fort and the people who built it. I thought it was one of the best that we have ever attended. He challenged the group to further explore the fort and find different items of interest. When we had difficulty finding one particular spot, Ranger Chris took the time to walk us to it, explain the significance and then continued a tour of that side of the fort. My wife and I both agreed that this was one of the best interactions we have had in our National Parks experience. What really impressed me was Ranger Chris and the entire staff enthusiasm and dedication despite the furlough hanging over their heads. As we know shortly after the Government shut-down, we missed out on a lot of parks we planned on visiting, but the memory of this Gulf Island adventure eased some of the disappointment.

Beautiful place where the beauty of the shore meets history. Pack water and sunscreen because your…read moregonna need it! If you want to go through the structures you can walk through most of it. They tell you once your out there to down load the national park service app (NPS) to get a guided tour... But it's not too easy. You need a good signal and to be able to down load the maps before you go.. Because inside the bunkers you will lose signal. Plus I didn't find the app intuitive so standing out in the hot sun trying to figure it out was a pain. Plan ahead! Walk back in time with immersive history.

This is an absolute must see if you're ever in the Daleville area or have reason to be on Fort…read moreNovosel. It's an incredible museum focusing on helicopters and the history of helicopters in army aviation. It's also where they hold the graduation ceremonies for army warrant officers which is why I was there. A friend had completed the five week course and is now off to flight school. The museum is especially clean and well organized. There is plenty of safe parking and it's all well lit. The displays are incredible and well laid out. I learned a great deal about helicopters and their history in the few hours I spent there. I highly recommend stopping in if you love army aviation.

The best army aviation museum in the world. Lots of stuff to see and do it's free . Take kids they…read morewill love it

One of Freeport's hidden gems! This is a great place for…read moreanyone - especially kids, to enjoy and learn about our local Florida Panhandle ecosystem....reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and amphibians . Entry fees (and memberships) are inexpensive and the learning / classroom facilities are very nice. Staff are helpful, friendly and very eager to teach and answer all questions. There is food available for purchase on certain days. The Center's Schedule changes dependent upon the season, so calling ahead first is a good idea.

This is a great place to bring your children, friends, or even come just by yourself. They are…read moreclosed during the school year, but they do have special events throughout the year that the public can go to! Just follow their website and social media to know when events are coming up. I definitely recommend the visit!

We visited this museum because we were looking for new things to do and something that got us out…read moreof the heat. We are all divers, so this seemed like a cool thing to go do! They do offer military and veteran discounts, since this is a military diving museum. I thought that was awesome. There are a lot of photo opportunities here. You can even go inside the sea lab. There is a 40 minute documentary you can watch and then walk around to see all the exhibits. Their gift shop is adorable too. I learned a lot from this. I didn't know the history of saturation diving or that the dive school is in Panama City beach now.

Small museum packed with interesting information. Great place to visit ins rainy beach day. Very…read morehelpful man inside who is well versed in. Super clean and a fun 2 hours.

Same issue as the other review. This museum is not for the public unless you're rich privileged…read morewith your own yacht. So unfortunate since it looks like a cool dive.

I emailed them to ask about dive charters since I was having trouble finding a shop in the area to…read moretake us out there. The name they gave me (and the one listed on their site) doesn't lead dives yet because they don't have a way to launch their boat.It seems like this museum has a disconnect with the community and is more focused on PR than actually making it something that can be enjoyed by the public. This is my second time trying to visit, last time was off season so I figured it was just closed, but clearly this is an ongoing issue.

Excellent recreational resources - we rented a pontoon to get out to crab island and it was $400…read morefor 8 hours. The staff were great in instructional safety and checking in. We had a blast. The AF base is also a sight to see - don't miss out on the de-commissioned planes all over.

The Air Force Museum is open to the general public. Outside, live Air Force aircraft are on display…read morethat played pivotal roles in the air superiority of the United States Air Force. The inside of the museum further supports the historical stances in the history of the USAF!

We were on vacation and needed an activity indoors for a chilly/windy day. We went on a whim with…read moreno prior research- I didn't have high expectations of the Science Center and I was wrong. It is a small building but they have packed it with activities that seem to cover a wide age range. We went on a Monday so it was mostly small kids, but my fifth-grader spent three hours going through all the indoor and outdoor exhibits before we left for lunch. We sprang for the planetarium and it was a bit long for the small kids but mine was interested the whole time. We were impressed with the inflatable planetarium.

What a fun place to visit!…read more Brought both grandsons here on a recent visit and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Lots and lots and lots of hand-on activities (although a few of the robotic ones did not function correctly or had limited range.) Excellent place for a rainy day activity or for a family picnic on a sunny day (outdoor areas are nice.) Plan to recommend this to our future condo renters. Staff is very, very helpful and congenial.