Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum

Last Updated on March 25, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

Yorkshire Air Museum is located near York in North Yorkshire. It is on the former RAF Elvington airfield and their displays and aircraft are in the original hangars and other WWII buildings, the control tower even still stands today.

What is there to do at Yorkshire Air Museum?

There are around 20 buildings packed full of 60 historic aircraft and over 250,000 smaller items including artefacts, uniforms, documents, photographs and more. Some of the exhibits are interactive which is great for kids. In one of the hangars, they have three cockpits that kids can climb in and play around to their heart’s content. To be honest, adults are supposed to be able to fit in as well but it’s a tight squeeze.

Displays range from learning about the pioneers of aviation, Super Zeppelins, fire and rescue service vehicles, armoured vehicles, a radio room and more. Some of the displays use mannequins and the rooms are set up how they may have looked during the war.

Aircraft include pre-World War Two, World War Two, post-World War Two and the Cold War. They are best known for their Halifax bomber from WWII. We can highly recommend visiting on one of their event days. We have been to two of them and they’ve both been very good with lots of extra interesting things to see.

Make sure you pick up a trail available for the younger visitors. It includes a guide to the museum grounds and helps you to find out more about the history of aviation. They are also installing a new air-themed play area for the kids which should be open soon.

Important Information Yorkshire Air Museum

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe on-site selling limited but tasty hot and cold food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Air museum with around 20 buildings packed full with 60 historic aircraft and over 250,000 smaller items including artefacts, uniforms, documents, photographs and more. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

An adult ticket is £14, children 4-17 years £6 and children under 4 are free. Other pricing options including family tickets are available. Once you have purchased your ticket you can return as much as you want for free, for the next 12 months.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is free, parking.

When are they open?

Yorkshire Air Museum is open for most of the year. For up-to-date opening times and dates please follow this link.

Dog friendly?

Dogs are welcome everywhere apart from the restaurant.

Are they accessible?

Information on accessibility

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