Farnborough Air Sciences Trust

The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust is a museum that documents British aviation history through original aircraft, satellites, simulators, and scientific instruments. The collection covers technological development across both aerospace and space exploration from different periods.

The museum was established in 1993 to preserve the work of the Royal Aircraft Establishment, which pioneered aircraft research starting in 1908. This institution was at the heart of British flight development for over a century.

The museum tells the story of Farnborough's role as a hub of British aerospace research and keeps alive the memory of decades of innovation in flight and space technology. Visitors experience how the local community takes pride in sharing and passing down this technical heritage.

The location sits at Trenchard House on Farnborough Road and is accessible by public transportation. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the different exhibition areas and check conditions before visiting.

The museum offers visitors the rare chance to see actual wind tunnels and a man-carrying centrifuge that tested how pilots respond to extreme acceleration forces. These devices show directly how researchers explored human limits in severe flight conditions.

Location: Rushmoor

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Farnborough Air Science Trust

Opening Hours: Saturday,Sunday 10:00-16:00; Holidays Monday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://airsciences.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.28223,-0.75365

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00