Visitor information

Admission details:

Tickets from £15, concessions available. Members go free.

Opening hours:

Apr - Oct, Open daily, 10:00 - 17:00

Nov - Mar, Weekends only, 10:00 - 16:00

Closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan.

The de Havilland Comet is currently closed for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Ticket prices

  • Tickets can be booked up to six weeks in advance
  • Last entry 16:00 (Apr – Oct) and 15:00 (Nov – Mar)
  • 15% off when you book as a family

View our Ticketing Terms and Conditions

Ticket typeAdvanceOn the day
MembersFreeFree
Adult£15.00£16.00
Over 65s£13.00£14.00
Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot£12.00£13.00
Child (5 – 15)£10.00£11.00
Child under 5FreeFree
National Art PassFreeFree
Accompanying essential carerFreeFree
  • A family of four in a museum walking under the nose of a Concorde aeroplane.

    Book in advance

    Book a timed entry ticket online before your visit for faster entry.
  • A family of five pass by a parked de Havilland Comet aircraft in an airfield.

    Become a Member

    Enjoy unlimited free entry to all our museums and exhibitions, plus invitations to exclusive Member events.
  • Partial view of the Concorde in an aircraft hangar, focusing on its long nose.

    Buy an e-gift voucher

    E-gift vouchers can be used towards admission and events at the National Museum of Flight.

Groups and schools

  • A group of visitors look up at a Spitfire aircraft in an aviation hangar.

    Group visits

    Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more visiting the National Museum of Flight.
  • A school pupil sitting in a pilot seat with other pupils looking on.

    School visits

    The museum is a rich learning environment for pupils keen to find out about the World Wars, science and technology.

Getting here

People walking around the Concorde in a large aircraft hangar.

Facilities

Parking

Parking at the museum is free, but there may be a charge during special events. 

Information

Our information desk is in the museum shop. 

Toilets

Toilets are available throughout the site, including accessible toilets. 

Visiting with babies

Baby changing facilities are available on site.

Wheelchair access

The site is wheelchair accessible, except boarding aircraft. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge. 

Visiting with dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. Non-assistance dogs are permitted in the cafe and outdoor areas only but must be kept on a lead.

There is limited external shade on site and cars may become too hot on very warm days. 

Café

The Aviator Café is open during museum opening hours (daily Apr – Oct, 10:00 – 17:00, weekends only Nov – Mar, 10:00 – 16:00). We accept cash, card, and contactless payment.  

Picnic area

Outdoor and indoor picnic areas are available.

Shop

The museum shop sells a range of gifts and books. We accept cash, card, and contactless payments.

Free WiFi

Free public WiFi can be found in many locations at the National Museum of Flight.

  • Two parents and a child standing on the boarding ramp outside a Concorde aeroplane. The child is being carried by one of the parents.

    Museum map

    Plan your visit to the National Museum of Flight with our map to view online or print at home.
  • Visitors looking at an array of pastries in a café

    Eating and drinking

    Learn about the food options on site, including our picnic areas and the Aviator Café.