National Museum of Flight

The National Museum of Flight is an aviation museum located on the former East Fortune Airfield in Scotland, housing over fifty aircraft of various types. The planes are displayed across multiple historic hangars, showcasing machines from different eras and aviation purposes.

The museum opened in 1975, reusing the original wartime structures that still stand on the airfield site. The location holds protected status as a military monument because of its significance during the 1939-1945 war.

The museum tells the story of Scotland's role in aviation development, from experimental aircraft to modern aerospace technology. Visitors can see how flight shaped the nation's industrial and technical achievements over the decades.

The museum opens at different times depending on the season, so it is worth checking before you visit. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since you will move between different hangars across the open airfield.

You can walk inside a real Concorde aircraft and see how the supersonic cabin was arranged for passengers. This offers a rare chance to experience the actual space where people once flew across the Atlantic at exceptional speeds.

Location: East Lothian

Inception: 1975

Operator: National Museums Scotland

Part of: National Museums Scotland

Address: East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick EH39 5LF

Website: https://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight

GPS coordinates: 56.00000,-2.71667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30