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 better fit for families who want a proper outing rather than a quick museum stop. The combination of big aircraft, hangars, and open airfield space gives children room to move, but it also means more walking and more exposure to the weather than a city museum. It suits families happy to give it half a day rather than treat it as a quick indoor loop.
Best for Families with transport-loving children, mixed-age groups, and East Lothian days where you are happy with a larger site and some outdoor walking
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 £14.50 advance / £15.50 on the day, Child (5-15) £9.50 advance / £10.50 on the day, Under 5s free. Concessions, family discounts, and free essential-carer tickets are also available.
Entry type
Standard museum admission with advance and on-the-day prices
Address
East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF
Parking and access
Free parking is available on site, although charges may apply during special events.
Visit length
3-5 hours
Last entry
Last entry is 4:00 PM from April to October or 3:00 PM from November to March.
It gives children big aircraft to explore, enough indoor hangars to keep the visit structured, and enough scale to feel like a destination day rather than a short museum browse.
Access
Wheelchair loans, sensory backpacks, and calmer Relaxed Mornings are available, but some aircraft boarding is still stairs-only.
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