Yorkshire Air Museum

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About us

This unique Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of allied aircrews of all nations, from WWI to the present day and is based on an authentic WWII Bomber Command base, the only such station to be operated by French RAF Bomber Command Squadrons. Experience the tremendous atmosphere of this award-winning attraction whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the superb Bomber Command exhibition, restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, Archives & Uniform Displays, Airborne Forces Display, Squadron Memorial Rooms and much more. Our attractive Memorial Gardens offer a tranquil place to reflect on those who gave their lives in defence of the nation.

The superb ‘Pioneers of Aviation’ exhibition features the work of famous figures from the aviation world who had Yorkshire connections, including Sir George Cayley, Robert Blackburn, Amy Johnson and Sir Barnes Wallis. Newly opened in March 2016 is the fascinating “Gas Bags to Super Zeppelins – Terror from the Sky” exhibition, charting the development of lighter-than-air flight and the use of airships during WWI.

See Yorkshire's pioneering Cayley Glider along with the Wright Flyer, unique Halifax Bomber, fighters made famous in the Battle of Britain such as the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, Mosquito Nightfighter, and modern jets such as the Mirage III and Tornado GR4 taking us into the supersonic age!

We now have 7 live jet and propeller aircraft within the collection, from WWI fighters to the WWII Douglas Dakota and the mighty jets with the Yorkshire built Blackburn Buccaneer and Nimrod MR2 and Victor V-bomber, which all take part in our exciting “Thunder Days” and other events**.

The excellent cafe provides hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments in an atmospheric setting, reminiscent of a war-time ‘NAAFI’ - the perfect place to take a break during your visit.

The Museum is a VAQAS accredited quality Attraction from Visit Britain, the national tourism organisation and has been voted by the public as the Going Places Top Specialist Attraction for 2014/15. The Museum holds the Trip Adviser Certificate of Excellence.

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Disabled access to all areas except second floor of Control Tower building.

Guide Prices

Admission Charges – 2016
£10 Adult, £8 Concessions (Senior Citizens, Serving Forces personnel and Students) and £5 Children. Under 5's free.
Reduced Rates for Groups of 10 or more: £6 Adults, £4.00 Children.
Schools: £4.00 per child, (I Free Adult per 10 pupils / cadets.
Care Groups: £4 per person.
Car Clubs: £8 per vehicle (to include driver and 1 passenger FOC. Other passengers at Group Rate.
**Some events charged at different rates.

Facilities

Site Features

Regional Tourist Board Member

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

Property Facilities

Dogs accepted
Gift shop
Public toilets

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Catering

On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Parking

Free Parking

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Business support
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Leisure facilities onsite
Mobile phone coverage
Wedding planner available
Wedding receptions

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups
Guided tours for groups

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Wheelchairs available

Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2018
Yorkshire Awards York Tourism Awards Winner 2016
Visit England VistEngland VAQAS 2016
Yorkshire Awards York Pass Runner Up 2017

Road Directions

By Road:From the Yorkby-pass, take the Hull exit (A1079) and then immediate right to Elvington (B1228).The Yorkshire Air Museum issign-posted on the right.By Public Transport:Limited public transport linksBus Service York Pullman X36 and 36 services Monday to SaturdayDeparts York: X36 09:45am MERCHANTGATE 36 11:15am / 13:15pm RAILWAY STATION 11:20am / 13:20pm MERCHANTGATEEast Yorkshire Motor Services - Sunday's and Bank Holidays10:00am York MERCHANTGATE arrives YAM (Elvington Lane) 10:10am12:00noon as above arrives YAM (Elvington Lane) 13:10pmDeparts to York 13:40 and 15:40pm (Elvington Lane)Accessible by Public Transport: York station is 5 miles away.