For a two-museum stop on Visakhapatnam’s waterfront, the TU-142 Aircraft Museum offers a look inside the story of a former Indian Navy aircraft. It displays the aircraft alongside equipment and parts from its service, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum.
- Location: Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum
- Published admission: INR 70 for adults and INR 40 for children, according to Incredible India
- Published hours: Open daily
Where the TU-142 Aircraft Museum stands
The TU-142M Aircraft Museum stands on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum in Visakhapatnam. Opened in 2017, it places two naval museums directly across from each other, making it practical to combine both in one stop.
The setting is on the city’s waterfront, with Ramakrishna Beach nearby. Incredible India describes the beach as a short walk from the museum. For context on the submarine museum across the road, read what to know before visiting INS Kurusura.
What can you see at the TU-142 Aircraft Museum?
The museum’s main exhibit is a TU-142M that served the Indian Navy for 30 years before decommissioning and conversion into a museum. The display connects the aircraft’s full-scale exterior with a hall of equipment and components.
Inside the exhibition hall, you can see sonobuoys, a propeller, an engine, a survival kit, an anti-submarine missile and a date recorder. A flight-simulator platform uses VR headsets, offering another way to engage with the aircraft’s aviation theme.
Check hours, tickets and access rules
Published hours differ, so confirm the schedule before planning your visit. One directory gives hours of 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. without specifying the days; 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.
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.
Published admission ranges from INR 40 for children to INR 70 for adults, and includes a free audio guide. The district government also states that there is no extra camera fee. Because ticket details and hours are time-sensitive, check the official site before you go.
Incredible India says photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, though you may take photos of the museum. It also says eatables cannot be taken inside the aircraft, so plan to leave food outside that display area.
How do you reach the museum in Visakhapatnam?
The museum is 18 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport and 5 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station, according to the district government. The same source puts the RTC Complex 5 km away and says you can travel by bus, auto or cab.
From the city centre, arrange a ride or use local transport to reach Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road; the district government identifies bus, auto and cab as options from the RTC Complex. From Hotel The Supreme, a three-star hotel, the museum takes about 9 minutes by car; pair the visit with the Kursura Submarine Museum directly opposite.
Add the museum to a waterfront sightseeing route
Pair the aircraft museum with the Kursura Submarine Museum opposite it, then continue to Ramakrishna Beach, which Incredible India describes as a short walk away. This order keeps the two museum visits together before the nearby waterfront stop.
The Ramakrishna Beach promenade gives the outing a longer waterfront focus. The guide to walking the Ramakrishna Beach Promenade covers the waterfront route.
FAQs
What is the TU-142 Aircraft Museum?
It is a museum displaying a TU-142M that served the Indian Navy for 30 years, along with aircraft equipment and parts.
Is the Kursura Submarine Museum close by?
Yes. The Kursura Submarine Museum is directly opposite the TU-142 Aircraft Museum on Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road.
Can visitors take photos inside the aircraft?
Incredible India says photography is not allowed inside the aircraft, but photos of the museum may be taken.
What are the museum’s opening hours?
Open daily. Confirm the schedule before your visit.