Travel back in time at the National Museum of Flight this October
Visitors to the National Museum of Flight this half term can travel back in time to experience life on the Second World War airfield. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, families will be transported to the 1940s with new activities, tours and opportunities to learn wartime espionage skills from 16 Oct - 18 Oct 2024.
Set on one of the best-preserved Second World War airfields in the UK, half-term activities will bring this extraordinary history to life with costumed interpreters and genuine military flying equipment from the period. Visitors can discover real stories from the Second World War in Scotland with clothing and equipment worn and used by RAF Coastal Command pilots during the Second World War as well as tour the newly refurbished blast and air raid shelters.
Families will also be able to learn some of the skills needed by Special Operations Executive reconnaissance organisations, some of whom trained in nearby Belhaven in East Lothian, as part of the Special Operations Executive Skills sessions.
The support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery means that Half term: Second World War Scotland is free with Museum admission.
Steve McLean, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight, said:
“As one of Scotland’s best days out, the National Museum of Flight is the perfect destination for families this half-term. We are delighted to be able to offer these free activities thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery and I hope our visitors will enjoy learning about the Second World War in Scotland.”
The National Museum of Flight is home to a world class collection of aircraft, from a Supermarine Spitfire to Scotland’s only Concorde. The attraction houses the family-friendly Fantastic Flight gallery with its interactive exhibits where visitors can explore the science of aviation and discover how aircraft fly. They are also able to learn more about East Fortune’s wartime heritage in the Museum’s Fortunes of War exhibition.
Funds are raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded through Postcode Culture Trust.
Notes to editors
Notes to editors
- The National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Tel: 0300 123 6789
Members Free
Adult £13.50 £14.50
Over 65s £11.50 £12.50
Concession £10.50 £11.50*
Child 5–15 £8.50 £9.50
Under 5s Free
Tickets can be booked online nms.ac.uk/flight
Summer opening hours (Apr-Oct):
Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00 (last entry 16:00) (4pm)
- About National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in the UK and Europe and it looks after collections of national and international importance. The organisation provides loans, partnerships, research and training in Scotland and internationally. Our individual museums are the National Museum of Scotland, the National Museum of Flight, the National Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum. The National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh houses conservation and research facilities as well as collections not currently on display.
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- National Museums Scotland has received over £4 million in funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded through the Postcode Culture Trust.