National Museum of Flight Scotland

Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day

About National Museum of Flight Scotland

	National Museum of Flight Scotland East Fortune Airfield, EH39 5LF
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Climb on board Scotland's Concorde, get hands on in our interactive gallery and explore our hangars.

Explore the hangars:

Join the jet set aboard our Boeing 707, travel back in time to experience East Fortune in wartime or get hands on exploring the science of flight in our interactive family gallery.

The Concorde Experience:

Not everyone has Concorde on their doorstep. Don't miss the chance to get up close to Scotland's Concorde at National Museum of Flight.

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Upcoming Events at National Museum of Flight Scotland

Talks and Lectures

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

Days Out

50th Anniversary Free Weekend

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

To celebrate the National Museum of Flight’s 50th birthday, they are offering free entry for the whole weekend. Explore their incredible collections and learn about the historic airfield!

Days Out

360 Fest

6th September 2025

National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

Go full circle at our big family event at the National Museum of Flight. It's a whole day of family fun for all ages!

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