Plan your visit
Find out everything you need to know about visiting the National Museum of Flight.
Visitor information for National Museum of Flight
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.
Ticket prices
| Ticket type | Advance* | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Members | Free | Free |
| 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 5s | Free | Free |
15% off when you book as a family†
School visits are free; some workshop charges apply.
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Discounts available for those travelling by bicycle.
*Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59 the day before.
**Valid ID required. Carers of disabled people free.
†15% off when you 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.
Ticket prices from 1 April 2025
| Ticket type | Advance* | On the day |
| Members | Free | Free |
| Adult | £14.50 | £15.50 |
| Over 65s | £12.50 | £13.50 |
| Concession (Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot)** | £11.50 | £12.50 |
| Child 5-15 | £9.50 | £10.50 |
| Under 5s | Free | Free |
| Carer | Free | Free |
15% off when you book as a family†
School visits are free; some workshop charges apply.
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
Discounts available for those travelling by bicycle.
*Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59 the day before.
**Valid ID required. Carers of disabled people free.
†15% off when you 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.
Getting here
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.
Museum map
Plan your visit to the National Museum of Flight with our map to view online or print at home.
Eating and drinking
Learn about the food options on site, including our picnic areas and the Aviator Café.
School visits
The museum is a rich learning environment for pupils keen to find out about the World Wars, science and technology.