Museum of Air and Space
(Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace)
The Paris Museum of Air and Space captivates visitors with its vast range of exhibits relating to air and space travel
More than 150,000 square metres of land and hangar space are devoted to housing the fascinating Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace or the Museum of Air and Space. This museum has been open to the public since 1919 and is located at the end of the Le Bourget airport. The Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace presents the perfect option for enjoying a day out in France irrespective of your age. This is an educational excursion that will be thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike.
The Museum of Air and Space contains a huge number of items and documents relating to air and space travel. Some of the items on display date back as early as the 16th century. This museum is one of the oldest in the world and has one of the most extensive and comprehensive collections. Learning about air and space travel and their respective histories cannot be any more fun than this.
Some of the major attractions include the planetarium, the flight simulator, the exhibition tours and documentation centre. Visitors can pay a visit to the Grand Gallery, The Wars and Light Aviation Hall, the Rosette Hall, the Prototype Hall and the Concorde Hall at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. You can see massive and impressive aircraft up close and there are many pieces of historical aircraft on show as well. These include the only remaining part of the legendary L'Oiseau Blanc which attempted to fly from Le Bourget to New York. This would have been the first transatlantic flight if they had been successful. Unfortunately, the aircraft went missing during the flight over the Atlantic Ocean. The Museum of Air and Space is now home to the L'Oiseau Blanc's landing gear.
It might be important to note that only guide dogs will be allowed in the museum. All other pets are forbidden. Access for the disabled is available.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: No admission fee is required to view the permanent collection. Fees do apply if you want to participate in films, simulations and other special exhibits. See the official site for details.Museum of Air and Space Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Aéroport de Paris-Le Bourget, 93352 Le Bourget, France
Phone: 01 49 92 70 00
Official Website: Museum of Air and Space
Museum of Air and Space Reviews
Rated out of 5
The museum is awesome but sadly we didn't get to see the A380 and some other jets due to the air show and tarmac being partially closed. Thankfully we got to see the Concord. If I ever return I hope to see everything!
Mārtiņš Būmanis - a month ago
Really nice visit, loads of interesting planes and flying devices.
They have the 747 which you can visit and see the actual plane in detail, meaning how it was built etc.
Then of course there are these two beauties, the Concordes.
Mika Kangas - a month ago
Having stayed near Paris CDG many times, I've never known this place existed before. And oh my, have I missed out!
With a reasonably priced entry fee of 13 euros, this museum offers a lot for an aviation enthusiast. Going back to the prototypes of the first flights all the way through the wonders of supersonic commercial transport to futuristic projects like ZeroE, there is something for everyone.
This museum offers both inside and outside exhibitions along with a great cafeteria and restaurant for the hungry.
The only criticism I could possibly think of is that there are some exhibitions without an English translation, truly putting my high school level French to the test.
To summarize, I had a great experience at the museum of air and space and will for sure return in the future.
Philip - a month ago
Great place to visit with kids, even if they are not too enthusiastic about planes, space or helicopters. We spent 4 hours walking around. We had a pretty decent lunch in the restaurant in the museum.
Kornelija Vukasovic - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M7 | La Courneuve | 1 minute + Bus |
| RER B | Le Bourget | 5 minutes + Bus |
How to get to Museum of Air and Space by Metro / RER
By Metro: Exit Metro Line 7 at La Courneuve Station and Walk south on Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier to the stop for Bus #152. Catch the bus going Northbound and get off at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace stop. (1 minute + bus).
By RER: Make your way to Le Bourget Station on RER Line B. Exit the RER station walk North on Avenue Francis de Pressensé (directly North of the bus loop in front of the station) then go left on Avenue Jean Jaures and then left again at the next corner (Avenue de la Division Leclerc). Catch bus # 152 going Northbound at the stop just south of the corner and get off at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace stop. (5 minutes + bus).
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