Military Aviation Museums
Imperial War Museum London ★ Featured
Housed in the iconic former Bethlem Royal Hospital, IWM London offers a powerful and moving journey through the history of modern conflict. From the moment you enter the ... Read More
IWM Duxford ★ Featured
Located on the grounds of a historic former RAF fighter station, IWM Duxford is Europe's largest air museum. Its historical significance is deeply rooted in its role as a... Read More
Newark Air Museum ★ Featured
Newark Air Museum, located on the former World War II airfield of RAF Winthorpe in Nottinghamshire, offers a rich and diverse collection of aircraft and aviation memorabi... Read More
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands (RAF Cosford) ★ Featured
Located at RAF Cosford in the heart of Shropshire, the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a comprehensive and engaging history of aviation, with a special focus on th... Read More
Avro Heritage Museum
The Avro Heritage Museum is located on the site of the former Woodford Aerodrome, the historic home of A.V. Roe & Company. It celebrates the legacy of Avro and its famous... Read More
Midland Air Museum
The Midland Air Museum, located adjacent to Coventry Airport, features a diverse collection of aircraft, aero engines, and aviation memorabilia. Exhibits range from early... Read More
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol tells the story of the region's rich aviation heritage, from the earliest days of flight to the latest aerospace technology. The museum is home to Conco... Read More
Army Flying Museum
The Army Flying Museum, previously known as The Museum of Army Flying, tells the story of British Army flying from the early days of military ballooning to the modern Arm... Read More
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
The Bournemouth Aviation Museum offers a hands-on experience with a variety of aircraft, engines, and cockpits. Located near Bournemouth Airport, it allows visitors to cl... Read More
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. Site of the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, it also features a rich aviation his... Read More
Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum
Located at Caernarfon Airport, the Airworld Aviation Museum offers a hands-on experience with a variety of aircraft and aviation memorabilia. Exhibits include military je... Read More
City of Norwich Aviation Museum
The City of Norwich Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving the aviation history of Norfolk. Located at Norwich Airport, it features a collection of military and civil... Read More
de Havilland Aircraft Museum
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum, formerly the Mosquito Aircraft Museum, is the oldest aviation museum in Britain dedicated to one manufacturer. It features a collection ... Read More
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Located on the site of the former WWII airfield RAF Dumfries, this volunteer-run museum preserves local aviation history and the history of the airfield. The collection i... Read More
East Midlands Aeropark
Located near East Midlands Airport, the Aeropark is an aviation museum and viewing area. It features a collection of static aircraft exhibits, primarily from the Cold War... Read More
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum (FAST Museum)
The FAST Museum preserves and promotes Farnborough's rich aviation heritage. Located on the historic Royal Aircraft Establishment site, it features exhibits on flight res... Read More
Fleet Air Arm Museum
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation museum. It tells the story of the Royal Navy's flying arm, with an extensive collection of aircraft, from earl... Read More
Gatwick Aviation Museum
The Gatwick Aviation Museum houses a unique collection of British aircraft from the "golden age" of British aircraft manufacture, from the end of WWII until the 1970s. Ex... Read More
Jet Age Museum
The Jet Age Museum, located at Gloucestershire Airport, is dedicated to preserving Gloucestershire's rich aviation heritage. It showcases a collection of aircraft, engine... Read More
Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
The Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust houses the world's largest collection of Battle of Britain artifacts. Located on a former WWI and WWII airfield site at Hawkinge, ... Read More
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
The Lashenden Air Warfare Museum is located at Headcorn Aerodrome and focuses on artifacts recovered from WWII air crash sites in Kent and Sussex. It displays engines, pr... Read More
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a family-run museum established as a tribute to RAF Bomber Command. It is located on a former WWII bomber airfield (RAF East ... Read More
Montrose Air Station Museum
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, a site steeped in aviation history. Established in 1913, it holds the distinction of being the United Kingdom's first operational mi... Read More
Morayvia
Morayvia is an award-winning visitor attraction located in Moray, Scotland. Formed in May 2011 to continue the work of the Nimrod Heritage Group, Morayvia became a regist... Read More
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
The Museum of Berkshire Aviation is located at the historic Woodley Airfield, former home of Miles Aircraft and Handley Page. It features aircraft and exhibits related to... Read More
National Museum of Flight
Part of National Museums Scotland, the National Museum of Flight is located at East Fortune Airfield. It features a large collection of aircraft, including Concorde G-BOA... Read More
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is a volunteer-run museum dedicated to preserving the aviation history of the East Anglian region. It features a collection of air... Read More
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM)
The North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM), formerly the North East Aircraft Museum, is located on the site of the former RAF Usworth/Sunderland Airport. It featur... Read More
RAF Defford Museum
Located within the grounds of National Trust Croome, the RAF Defford Museum tells the story of this once top-secret WWII airfield. RAF Defford was crucial for the develop... Read More
Royal Air Force Museum London
The Royal Air Force Museum London, located in Hendon, offers a comprehensive insight into the history of aviation and the RAF. It features a vast collection of iconic air... Read More
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
The Shoreham Aircraft Museum is dedicated to the pilots who fought in the skies over Britain during WWII, particularly during the Battle of Britain. It houses a collectio... Read More
Shuttleworth Collection
The Shuttleworth Collection is an aeronautical and automotive museum located at Old Warden Aerodrome. It features a prestigious collection of historic airworthy aircraft,... Read More
Solent Sky Museum
Solent Sky Museum showcases the rich aviation heritage of Southampton and the Solent region, an area pivotal in aircraft development. The museum features iconic aircraft ... Read More
Solway Aviation Museum
Located at Carlisle Lake District Airport, the Solway Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft, aviation artifacts, and displays relating to Britain's aviation... Read More
South Wales Aviation Museum
The South Wales Aviation Museum is a attraction dedicated to preserving the rich aviation history of South Wales. Located at Hangar 872, Bro Tathan North, St Athan, the m... Read More
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (AeroVenture)
AeroVenture, the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, is located on the site of the former RAF Doncaster. It features a diverse collection of aircraft, many with local connec... Read More
Sywell Aviation Museum
Sywell Aviation Museum is located at Sywell Aerodrome and charts the history of the aerodrome and aviation in Northamptonshire. The volunteer-run museum features three Ni... Read More
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Located on the former RAF Tangmere airfield, this museum is dedicated to the site's illustrious history from WWI through the Cold War, with a particular focus on its role... Read More
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare houses the world's largest collection of helicopters, with over 100 aircraft from various countries. It covers the history of r... Read More
Ulster Aviation Society
The Ulster Aviation Society is a volunteer-run organization preserving Northern Ireland's aviation heritage. Based at two WWII hangars at the former Maze Long Kesh site, ... Read More
Wattisham Station Heritage
The Wattisham Station Heritage museum details the history of RAF Wattisham from its opening in 1939 to the present day, covering its role as a WWII bomber station, a Cold... Read More
Wellesbourne Wartime Museum
The Wellesbourne Wartime Museum is located at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and is home to Avro Vulcan XM655, maintained in taxiable condition. The museum focuses on th... Read More
Knowledge Base Articles
Common questions and helpful information about military aviation museums:
What is the largest aircraft museum in the UK?
What is the largest aircraft museum in the UK?
What planes are at RAF Duxford?
What planes are at RAF Duxford?
Is Duxford worth visiting?
Is Duxford worth visiting?
What to do in Duxford?
What to do in Duxford?
How much does it cost to get into Duxford Air Show?
How much does it cost to get into Duxford Air Show?
Where in the UK can I see a Concorde?
Where in the UK can I see a Concorde?