School visits at the National Museum of Flight

Let the imagination take flight!

Step back in time at the country’s best-preserved First and Second World War airfield, home to a rare collection of civil and military aircraft. 

From just an hour to a full day programme, explore technology or be inspired by history with our newest exhibitions and collection of aircraft!

• Fantastic Flight is a new interactive flight science exhibition. Hands-on exhibits explain how and why things fly: build and test aircraft, fire up a hot air balloon, launch a jet-powered aircraft or crew a virtual flight over the First World War site in an airship. 
• Fortunes of War investigates the First and Second World War heritage of this airfield, through the experiences of the people who served here. The exhibition also features interactives and handling objects.
• And of course, you can still get up close to our amazing aircraft and join the jet-set when you board Concorde!

What do we offer schools at the National Museum of Flight?

• Free admission for all pre-booked school groups
• Workshops and live interpretation sessions led by experienced facilitators
• The chance to get up close to our amazing aircraft
• Join the jet-set when you board Concorde as part of our Supersonic Streamlining workshop
• Free activity boxes let your class explore flight and traditional games in open spaces
• Download our free teachers' resources to accompany your visit to the National Museum of Flight
• Art Cart with free art materials if booked in advance
• Dedicated space in our education centre
• Bookable lunch area, cloakroom, toilets and museum shop

How to book - it couldn't be easier!

Your school visit should be booked in advance. Telephone 0131 247 4238 or email schools@nms.ac.uk

Please note that all Concorde activities must be booked separately.

Cost

Admission to all our museums is free for all pre-booked school groups. The cost for workshops and activities is £2 per pupil, unless otherwise stated.

Maximum group size

Sessions are for one class (33 pupils) unless otherwise stated.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible. We may have to charge an administration fee if you cancel within three weeks of your planned visit.

What we need to know

• Name and address of school
• School telephone number
• Name of group leader
• Name and age of pupils
• Number of adults (ration 1 adult: 10 children)
• Preferred dates for your visit
• Packed lunch / cloakroom requirements