Flying High

Learn about the Scottish engineering inventions that made international travel possible through fun family activities.

Programme

Global Glider Technical Challenge 

Time: 10:00 - 16:00  

Use craft materials to build an aircraft without an engine. How far will yours fly? This family activity is suitable for all children over 36 months. 

Science Show: Scottish Success or Flying Failure? 

Time: 12:00 - 12:10, 14:00 - 14:10, 15:00 - 15:10   

Join in our 10 minute family science show, to find out about Scottish inventors from 16th Century to today, from John Damian Falcius to Sir Robert Watson Watt. Some of them changed the way we fly, while others faded into obscurity. Can you tell which is which? 

Invention Trolley 

Time: 10:45 - 11:45, 13:30 - 14:30, 15:30 - 16:00 

Get hands on with some inventions and learn more about Scottish engineering creativity. 

You can also explore the rest of the museum during your visit. Find out more about how aeroplanes fly in our family-friendly, interactive gallery, Fantastic Flight. 

Accessibility and facilities

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

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