Find out everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Flight.

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:

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.

Admission prices

Ticket typeAdvance*On the day
MembersFreeFree
Adult£13.50£14.50
Over 65s£11.50£12.50
Concession (Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot)**£10.50£11.50
Child 5–15£8.50£9.50
Under 5sFreeFree

More admission information

*Concessions: students with valid NUS or Young Scot card, unemployed with ID, disabled people. Carers of disabled people free.

  • Book in advance to save. Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59 the day before. 
  • National Museums Scotland Members free
  • School visits are free; some workshop charges apply
  • Discounts available for pre-booked school and group visits and those travelling by bicycle
  • 15% off when you book as a family**
    **15% off when you buy up to three Child (5–15) tickets alongside up to any two Adult or Concession 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 offer.

Getting here

People walking around a plane.

Facilities

Parking

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

Information

Our information desk can be found 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, and wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge. 

Visiting with dogs

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

Café

The Aviator Café is open daily from 10:00–17:00. 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.