Visakhapatnam’s seafront is the setting for the TU-142 Aircraft Museum, where a retired Indian Navy aircraft stands on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum. Explore the aircraft and its exhibition hall, then pair the visit with nearby waterfront sights.
- Location: Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Admission: INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children, with a free audio guide, according to Incredible India
The aircraft museum and its setting
The TU-142 Aircraft Museum centres on a decommissioned TU-142M that served the Indian Navy for 30 years before becoming a museum. The museum opened in 2017, and its beach-road setting puts it opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum.
Inside the exhibition hall, displays include aircraft equipment and parts such as sonobuoys, a propeller, an engine, a survival kit, an anti-submarine missile and a date recorder. A flight-simulator platform lets visitors try a simulated flight using VR headsets.
For another look at the waterfront’s naval history, the INS Kursura Museum is directly opposite. The two museums make a natural pairing on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road.
How do you get to the TU-142 Aircraft Museum?
The museum is on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, across from the Kursura Submarine Museum. From the RTC Complex, the district government gives the distance as 5 km and says you can travel by bus, auto or cab. From Hotel Athidi Grand, take a car for about 13 minutes.
The district government also gives distances of 18 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport and 5 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
Ramakrishna Beach is a short walk from the museum, according to Incredible India. If you are planning a wider coastal outing, the Ramakrishna Beach promenade is an easy subject to combine with this stop.
Entry, hours and visitor rules
Published admission and visiting hours differ by source, so check the official site before you go. Incredible India gives admission as INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children, including a free audio guide; the district government gives a fee of Rs 70 per person and says there is no extra camera fee.
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.
For hours, Incredible India gives 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends. A museum directory gives 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. without specifying the days, so use the official site to confirm the schedule before setting out.
Photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, though photos of the museum may be taken. Visitors may not take eatables inside the aircraft.
Other nearby waterfront stops
Ramakrishna Beach is the nearby waterfront stop most directly paired with the aircraft museum: Incredible India describes it as a short walk away. The Kursura Submarine Museum stands opposite, so you can visit both museums along the same stretch of beach road.
For a fuller day of city sights, the one-day Visakhapatnam itinerary can help you connect the waterfront with other stops. Keep the aircraft museum’s published hours in mind when arranging the order of your visit.
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 can you see at the museum?
The main display is a decommissioned TU-142M, accompanied by aircraft equipment and parts in the exhibition hall. There is also a flight-simulator platform that uses VR headsets.
How much is admission?
Incredible India gives admission as INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children, with a free audio guide. The district government gives a fee of Rs 70 per person, so confirm current details before visiting.
Can you take photographs inside the aircraft?
No. Incredible India says photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, though you may take photos of the museum.