Opening times
Apr-Oct: open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Nov-Mar: weekends only 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed 25-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan.
Museum of Flight is a proper half-day outing on a large historic airfield, not a quick indoor museum loop. Families can see Concorde, move through substantial aircraft hangars and find hands-on content for children, but there is plenty of outdoor walking between buildings. Choose it when aircraft are the main draw and everyone is happy with a bigger site that is only partly sheltered.
Best for Aircraft-loving children, mixed-age families and anyone who wants a substantial East Lothian museum visit with room to move
Opening times
Apr-Oct: open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Nov-Mar: weekends only 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed 25-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan.
Tickets
Adult £15 in advance / £16 on the day, Child (5-15) £10 in advance / £11 on the day, Under 5s free. Check the current ticket page before travelling.
Entry type
Paid museum admission; booking ahead can secure a timed admission and the advance price, so check live availability before travelling
Address
East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF
Parking and access
Free parking is available on site, although charges may apply during special events.
Visit length
Allow a generous half day for Concorde, the main hangars, hands-on family content and outdoor movement across the site.
Last entry
Last entry is 4:00 PM from April to October or 3:00 PM from November to March.
Concorde is the headline, while the large aircraft collection, substantial hangars and hands-on family content give children more to do than simply read display panels. Check current transport options before travelling.
Access
General access around the museum is good, but some key aircraft can only be boarded by stairs. Check current access details if a particular aircraft matters to your visit.
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