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National Museum of Flight Scotland
Image: Flying high at the National Museum of Flight
National Museum of Flight Scotland
East Fortune Airfield
East Fortune
East Lothian
EH39 5LF
Lothian
Scotland
Collection details
Archives
Aviation
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Fine Art
Land Transport
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Refuel at The Aviator Café with soups, filled rolls, panini, teas,coffees and cakes. Bring a picnic - but not a barbeque or gas stove. Or why not visit our museum shop and choose from our selection of model kits, books, kites, gliders and Concorde gifts.
Parking is plentiful and free! Visitors with disabilities park right next to the entrance. Parking charges apply on special events days. All display areas (except small viewing gallery) are at ground level. Free wheelchair hire is available.
Recognised assistance dogs are welcome. There are adapted toilet facilities.
The Concorde Experience is fully accessible. Restricted access within Concorde’s passenger cabin mean wheelchairs and pushchairs cannot board the aircraft. The exhibition does, however, feature a virtual tour.
East Fortune airfield is a large site so hop on new our Airfield Explorer! This free shuttle circuits the museum, with stops at all the hangars.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01620 897 240
General information (Fax)
:
01620 880 355
E-mail
:
info@nms.ac.uk
National Museum of Flight website
:
www.nms.ac.uk/flight
Open
20 March - 31 October, daily 10:00-17:00
(November - March, weekends only 10:00-16:00)
Admission charges
Including Concorde Boarding Pass
Adult £8.50, Concession £6.50, Child 12 and under £2, National Museums Scotland Members free!
Without Concorde Boarding Pass
Adult £5.50, Concession £4.50, Child 12 and under free, National Museums Scotland Members free!
Description
Our historic First and Second World War airfield at East Fortune, East Lothian, is full of atmosphere and home to 43 aircraft from the daunting early days of flight to the sleek sophistication of Concorde. How difficult were they to fly? What speeds did they reach? What would it have been like to build and fly them? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many more at the National Museum of Flight.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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