Two visitors listening to a man talking in front of an aircraft.
Event

Conservation Hangar Talks

1 Apr 2024 – 30 Mar 2025, 14:00 – 15:00

National Museum of Flight

Free and available as an add-on to your general admission ticket. Booking required.

About Conservation Hangar Talks

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the Museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

Join a member of our Visitor Experience team for a behind-the-scenes look in our Conservation hangar on a free daily talk at 14:00. Find out about objects from the collection that aren’t normally on display and have the chance to see conservators at work. 

Event information

  • These twenty minute talks are for small groups (up to six people only). For larger group enquiries, please contact 0131 247 4238. 
  • Please meet at the Flag Pole outside the Conservation Hangar at 14:00. You can check the museum map or ask a member of staff for directions. 
  • Your talk e-ticket(s) will be sent to you, along with your general admission e-ticket, when you make your booking. Both tickets will also be available to view in your online account.  
  • If you cannot find your e-tickets and need assistance, please email info@nms.ac.uk during working hours. 

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

Wheelchair access

Airfield

The site is wheelchair accessible. The Conservation Hangar has ramped access. 

Borrow a wheelchair

You can loan a wheelchair free of charge from the information desk at the museum shop. Please note that wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. 

Boarding aircraft

Due to the historic nature of our collection, Concorde, Comet, Boeing 707, and BAC 1-11 can only be boarded by using stairs.

Toilets

There are toiltets on site, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. 

The nearest toilets to the Conservation Hangar are located in the Fantastic Flight gallery. You can check the museum map or ask a member of staff for directions. 

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Flight.

Museum admission information

Ticketing terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy. 

Please refer to our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions. 

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