Visit the National Museum of Flight for free this weekend
Visitors to the National Museum of Flight will be able to enjoy one of Scotland’s best days out for free. The museum in East Lothian is part of the Doors Open Days programme on the 28 and 29 September.
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The National Museum of Flight is located on one of the UK’s best-preserved Second World War airfield and includes four historic wartime aircraft hangars which are packed with exciting displays telling the stories of military and civil aviation over the past century.
The Museum is home to Scotland’s only Concorde and visitors can see an example of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire that played such an important role in the Second World War. 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 about East Fortune’s wartime heritage in the Museum’s Fortunes of War exhibition. Our conservation hangar will be open for the whole weekend for visitors to see some aircraft and other collections not normally on display.
Steve McLean, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight, said:
“We’re delighted to open the National Museum of Flight for free as part of Doors Open Days. The weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to discover some of Scotland's finest heritage sites and hidden historic treasures, and we hope visitors old and new will enjoy exploring everything we have to offer in East Fortune.”
Doors Open Days is part of European Heritage Days and is supported by Historic Environment Scotland. The popular festival, which offers free access to buildings and events across Scotland, will return to Edinburgh and East Lothian on 28 and 29 September with an in-person and online programme.
Advance booking at the National Museum of Flight over the Doors Open Days weekend is required. Find more information and to book your visit online at nms.ac.uk/flight
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