How long does it take to look around Duxford?

IWM Duxford recommends at least half a day for your visit, but most aviation enthusiasts need much longer to fully appreciate the collection. Visitor reviews suggest spending 3-5 hours depending on your level of interest, with many noting they could easily have spent an additional hour and a half beyond their 3+ hour visits. Some visitors report spending 2 full days and still not seeing half the collection. With seven major exhibitions housed in enormous hangars, plus outdoor displays and an active airfield where aircraft regularly take off and land, there's an immense amount to see. The museum spans nearly 200 aircraft across seven main exhibition buildings, plus military vehicles, artillery and naval vessels. For a comprehensive visit covering all hangars, exhibitions, and interactive displays, plan for a full day (6-8 hours). Many visitors become joint members after their first visit since you only need to visit twice in a year to make the £99 membership worthwhile compared to the £26.80 daily adult admission. If you're particularly interested in aviation history, consider multiple visits to fully appreciate this vast collection.