Museum of Air and Space
(Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace)

Le Bourget, the first airport of the city of Paris opened in 1914 during the first world war for military purpose later used for commercial purpose until Orly and Roissy airports were commissioned. Still used for business and domestic purposes. The Air and Space museum situated inside the same is worth a visit for all those who are interested in airplanes, space and flight! The huge building houses remnants of our long lost history in aviation. From balloons, gliders, air/sea planes to space conquer, when people thought of flight, the dangers, the accidents and the wars, to the advancements in avionics, the development in avionics during the world wars 1 and 2, the instruments used then and now - you can find it all. (You know wrist watch is very much associated with avionics!) You can find the French connection in the aviation field from the times of Balloons. You can visit an actual air traffic control tower, an Airbus A380, the Boeing 747, the mighty Concord (not one but two from British and French airlines), civil and military airplanes, the mirage, rescue helicopters and lots more. Things to note - there is no particular way or path to follow you can go in any way possible and revisit back which is kind of confusing but at the same time useful (there's a restaurant inside so if you feel taking a break you can go have coffee or food and resume back) lots of WCs inside and lots of seating (well needed, yes you are going to feel tired). Advice - take a Guide map from the entrance which is super useful! You can spend a whole day here. (even if you rush it take half a day) Take tickets online there's no time slots, take ticket and visit at any time on the day. Well worth the visit! You can reach by metro and bus from city center or if you coming by car lots of parking available in front.
Rajesh V - a month ago

Very nice museum, you need to spend atleast 3 hrs here because there are a lot of exhibits. Too bad that you cant visit the inside of the Airbus A380 and the Mercure. I would like to see more airplanes outside as there are lots of spaces unused. Ticket prices is very reasonable at €18. Also to point out is that its not very accessible to the metro system, you have to take a bus from the metro to get here or take a taxi/uber.
Dino Karlo Tolentino - 2 months ago

Very interesting exhibition for peoplewho love aeronautics (obviously)! Kids love it too ! It's quite big, plan a good 2 to 3 hours of visit if you want to see everything.
Gregory GRANGE - a month ago

Great museum. Excellent collection that spans early flight, balloons, WW 1 and 2, modern, and also a good range of Russian space satellites and rockets. The 2 concords are probably the main attraction.
sean chamberlin - a month ago

The website to buy tickets is frustrating and very user unfriendly. The museum is only really a highlight of physically being able to board a 747 and 2 Concords. The other displays are average at best and there is plenty of space for many more aircraft onsite. The only draw for me here was the unique opportunity to see the Concord and yet there were very little Concord items at the gift shop.
Daniel - 2 months ago