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
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.
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.
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
- Discover
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. - Discover
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,…
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.