Britain's oldest aviation museum and much more besides Our fine collection of iconic de Havilland aircraft, including Mosquito, Sea Vixen and Comet, is just the start. Also: * displays and exhibits of aviation technology: radar, piston and jet engines and missiles * films, exhibits and displays of wartime operations, weapons trials and military jet aircraft * interior access to the Comet, Trident and DH 146 demonstrating the evolution of modern jet air travel * the ongoing restoration of a de Havilland Rapide * a bookshop with extensive stock of new and out of print material * a display of historic aviation engines * a cafe serving drinks and snacks that you can use without entering the museum Note - Last entry one hour before closing
A lovely museum, with a very reasonable entry fee. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have some beautifully restored pieces and they look like they are constantly updating the information to give the museum a modern feel. One of the staff told me that the visitor numbers fell through the pandemic and never returned to where they used to be. This place is definitely worth a visit, there are three gorgeous examples of the "Wooden Wonder" Mosquito on display.
A small but well maintained museum. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Cafe, shop and toilets. It's the type of place you are glad you popped in. High recommended if you like aircraft.
April 24- Open Day! PS30 for the car and up to 5 of us. Great value as normal entry is PS14. Even that is great for what you see and able to soak up. Volunteers do a brilliant job and the planes and whole place is amazing Recommend. Support heritage and restoration
This location is remarkable. I had the opportunity to visit in the late 1990s and early 2000s, prior to the construction of new hangars and the display of more recent aircraft. It was an extraordinary experience to witness such a large number of aircraft, and it evoked fond memories of visits I shared with my late grandfather.
The museum is great! I have lived in St Albans for years, with children and wished we had gone sooner. My younger ones (7 & 10) loved looking at all of the aircraft, parts, engines as well as the wooden games and Easter Trail. We will be back again when the sun is shining to enjoy the little play area and outside.
Not visited since on a school trip 40+ years ago and should have returned sooner ! Great exhibits looked after by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Where else can you see three Mosquitoes together ?
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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A lovely museum, with a very reasonable entry fee. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have some beautifully restored pieces and they look like they are constantly updating the information to give the museum a modern feel. One of the staff told me that the visitor numbers fell through the pandemic and never returned to where they used to be. This place is definitely worth a visit, there are three gorgeous examples of the "Wooden Wonder" Mosquito on display.
A small but well maintained museum. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Cafe, shop and toilets. It's the type of place you are glad you popped in. High recommended if you like aircraft.
April 24- Open Day! PS30 for the car and up to 5 of us. Great value as normal entry is PS14. Even that is great for what you see and able to soak up. Volunteers do a brilliant job and the planes and whole place is amazing Recommend. Support heritage and restoration
This location is remarkable. I had the opportunity to visit in the late 1990s and early 2000s, prior to the construction of new hangars and the display of more recent aircraft. It was an extraordinary experience to witness such a large number of aircraft, and it evoked fond memories of visits I shared with my late grandfather.
The museum is great! I have lived in St Albans for years, with children and wished we had gone sooner. My younger ones (7 & 10) loved looking at all of the aircraft, parts, engines as well as the wooden games and Easter Trail. We will be back again when the sun is shining to enjoy the little play area and outside.
Not visited since on a school trip 40+ years ago and should have returned sooner ! Great exhibits looked after by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Where else can you see three Mosquitoes together ?
