Visitor information for National Museum of Flight

Admission details:

Paid entry, Members free

Contact:

East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF

Tel: 0300 123 6789

Opening hours:

14 - 22 Feb, Open daily, 10:00 - 16:00

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

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

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

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*

*Buy up to three Child (5 – 15) tickets alongside up to any two Adult, Over 65s, Student, Young Scot, Disabled, Unemployed tickets, with a maximum of five tickets in total. Cannot be used in conjunction with National Museums Scotland Member tickets or any other discount or promotional offer.

View our Ticketing Terms and Conditions

Ticket typeAdvanceOn the day
MembersFreeFree
Adult£14.50£15.50
Over 65s£12.50£13.50
Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot£11.50£12.50
Child (5 – 15)£9.50£10.50
Child under 5FreeFree
National Art PassFreeFree
Accompanying essential carerFreeFree

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 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.