From Visakhapatnam’s city side, the TU-142 Aircraft Museum offers a look at a former Indian Navy aircraft and the equipment associated with it. Set on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, it combines an outdoor aircraft display with an exhibition hall, and sits among the waterfront’s museum stops.
- Location: Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum.
- Opened: Open daily
- Aircraft: The displayed TU-142M served the Indian Navy for 30 years.
What is displayed at the museum?
The museum displays a TU-142M aircraft and aircraft equipment and parts in its exhibition hall.
Items include sonobuoys, a propeller, an engine, a survival kit, an anti-submarine missile and a date recorder. A flight-simulator platform lets visitors try a simulation using VR headsets.
The aircraft had served with the Indian Navy for 30 years before decommissioning and conversion into a museum. The exhibition gives you a look at equipment associated with its role, alongside the full aircraft on the museum grounds.
Opening hours and entry details
Published hours and admission details differ, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 14:00–20:30
- Sunday: 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–20:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Incredible India gives weekday hours as 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekend hours as 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children, including a free audio guide. The Visakhapatnam district government says the entry fee is Rs 70 per person, with no additional camera fee.
Photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, though you may take photos of the museum. Visitors may not take eatables inside the aircraft. Confirm current timings and entry rules with the Visakhapatnam district administration before setting out.
How do you reach the TU-142 Aircraft Museum?
The museum is on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum. The Visakhapatnam district government says you can travel from the RTC Complex by bus, auto or cab; the distance is 5 km. It also gives the museum’s distance from Visakhapatnam Railway Station as 5 km and from Visakhapatnam International Airport as 18 km.
From Daspalla Executive Court, the drive to the museum takes about 12 minutes. Since the Kursura Submarine Museum is directly opposite, you can pair the two stops. The hotel offers rooms for your stay in Visakhapatnam.
What can you pair with a waterfront visit?
The Kursura Submarine Museum is directly opposite the TU-142 Aircraft Museum, making it a straightforward pairing for a visit to this stretch of Beach Road. Its submarine exhibits and visitor details can help you plan that stop.
Ramakrishna Beach is another nearby waterfront sight, described as a short walk from the aircraft museum. You can combine the museum visit with time along the coast.
For a broader route through the city, use this one-day Visakhapatnam itinerary to plan how the waterfront stop fits into your day.
FAQs
Where is the TU-142 Aircraft Museum?
It is on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum.
What aircraft is displayed at the museum?
The display is a TU-142M that served the Indian Navy for 30 years before it was decommissioned and converted into a museum.
Can you take photographs inside the aircraft?
No. Photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, but photos of the museum may be taken.