Have you been to Asia’s first naval museum in Dabolim, Vasco?
Kimberly Colaco
FROM SKY TO SHOWCASE
The Naval Aviation Museum in Dabolim, Vasco, is one of the only two military museums in India and, in fact, the only one in all of Asia.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
LITTLE FEET & GIANT WINGS
The museum displays a number of aircraft that were used by the Indian navy throughout its history.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
WINGS OF TIME
The museum is divided into an outdoor area and an indoor section.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
RUNWAY TO RELIC
At the entrance, one can see a model of Super Constellation, an aircraft that once served in the Indian Airlines to transport passengers.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
GROUNDED GIANTS
The museum has on display around 16 vintage aircraft, all of which served in the Indian Navy.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
MAKE MEMORIES
The museum has a café and also a gift store where one can buy unique souvenirs. It is built on a plateau overlooking the popular Bogmalo beach splendid ocean vistas.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
DETAILS
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. It remains closed on national holidays.
Goa| Naval Aviation Museum| South Goa| Dabolim| Things to do| Museum | Photo: Xavier Colaco
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