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Naval Aviation Museum, Vasco

Vasco da Gama, Goa, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

India's only naval-air museum — Sea Harriers and Super Constellations on a cliff lawn over Bogmalo, cockpit peeks and carrier-history halls.

Why visit: Jump jets with a sea view — a plane-spotter's Goa surprise.

Things to do

›Sea Harrier line-up
›Connie giant
›Carrier gallery
›Bogmalo combo

Aircraft ViewingMuseum HallsPhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round (closed Mon)

Entry fee

₹50–100

Est. budget

₹200–400

Duration

2 hrs

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