National Museum of Flight

About this activity

The National Museum of Flight is a must visit attraction and provides a great day out. Uncover the unforgettable and stories and discover Europe's best collections of aircrafts. 

There are three hands-on galleries in the museum. You'll learn how planes fly, how they're built and the skills needed to be a pilot! Have you got the skills? You'll be able to navigate your way around the world and even try and land a plane too! 

The museum itself is on the UK's best-preserved Second World War airfield. Explore the photos, films and artefacts that tell the story of service and learn about personal recounts of that time. 

Did you know the museum is also home to Scotland's only Concorde? Climb aboard and and learn about the iconic aircraft and what it was like to be a passenger. Youll see the plane in action find out about the race to break the sound barrier, how it was designed and what it was like to be a crew member. Perfect for all aviation enthusiasts! 

There are plenty of family-friendly trails to navigate your way around the site that will help you see everything the museum has to offer. 

Explore the hangars and the aircrafts and stories and immerse yourself in history. Don't forget to bring your camera! 

There's also lots of events year round so check the website before you visit so you know what's happening on your arrival!