Exterior of the Concorde cockpit facing right.
See and do

Concorde Experience and Jet Age

The National Museum of Flight is home to Scotland's only Concorde.

Climb aboard to discover what transatlantic flight was like for passengers and crew and learn about the legacy of this iconic aircraft. Before or after boarding Concorde herself, take a trip through the Concorde Experience exhibition to discover the story of supersonic flight.

In the hangar

Two parents and a child standing at the top of some boarding steps next to a Concorde aeroplane. The plane has "British Airways" written on the side.

Board the Concorde

Follow in the footsteps of old school celebrities as you board this iconic aircraft and see what it was like to fly faster than the speed of sound! Walk down the aisle of the passenger cabin, take a look inside the cockpit, and discover the wonder of supersonic flying. 

You can pick up an audio guide for the Concorde at the audio guide desk. 

Concorde Experience exhibition

Take a trip through the Concorde Experience exhibition to discover the story of supersonic flight. See Concorde in action in our film and find out about the race to break the sound barrier. Explore the design and build of the world's first supersonic passenger aircraft and what it was like to be on board. 

Adults and children interacting with hands-on displays in an aeroplane cabin.

Jet Set exhibition

Fly like the rich and famous when you enter the UK's only surviving Boeing 707 cockpit and cabin. Discover how this iconic aircraft ushered in the age of commercial passenger travel and created the original 'jet set' of the 1960s.

A Red Arrows Hawk aircraft on display at the National Museum of Flight.

Red Arrows Hawk

The Red Arrows flew alongside Concorde on many occassions. Come up close to this famous aircraft, now the only Red Arrows Hawk on display in Scotland. 

Discover the aircraft

  1. Exterior of the Concorde cockpit facing right.
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    Concorde: The story of supersonic passenger flight

    For almost 30 years, anyone who could afford the ticket could shoot across the globe at twice the speed of sound. How? By flying on Concorde, the world’s only successful supersonic passenger aeroplane.
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    An introduction to Red Arrows Hawk

    This iconic Red Arrows Hawk T.1A was flown by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows.The aircraft was donated by the Ministry of Defence through RAF Heritage. It is on permanent display at the National Museum of Flight,…
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Accessibility

Hangar entrance

The Concorde Experience hangar can be accessed via the Museum Shop. The main entrance to the hangar has ramped access. The door is not automatic. 

In the hangar

Level access

The majority of the building has level access. 

Boarding aircraft

Due to the historic nature of our collection, the Concorde, Boeing 707, and Trident cockpit can only be boarded by using stairs. 

Audio guides

Audio guides are available. They can be picked up at the audio guide desk. 

Lighting and noise

This hangar is well-lit. There are some audio and visual presentations in this hangar. 

Seating

There is seating available throughout the hangar. Please ask a member of staff for the nearest seats to you. 

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets, including accesible toilets and baby changing facilities, are available in this hangar. 

Quiet spaces

If at any time you or someone you are visiting with finds the visit overwhelming, a member of staff can direct you to quieter areas in the museum. 

Visit our accessibility page for full access information for the National Museum of Flight. 

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