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

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The Paris Museum of Air and Space captivates visitors with its vast range of exhibits relating to air and space travel

Airbus cockpit simulation at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace cc licensed photo by Valdo Raps

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.

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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 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 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 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating One of the main aviation museums in France. Visited for free during the annual European heritage open days in September. A wide range of aircraft on display from the early days of flight through to Concordes, 747 and A380.
Christopher Brett - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Very good museum, recommend everyone. Interactive, quite big and interesting. Covers all periods of aviation development. Everyone has opportunity to see Concord and enter inside. It is quite far, but totally worth it.
Евгений Семенко - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Best aircraft museum I've seen outside of the USA. Added bonus is it's focus on French equipment that you wouldn't see anywhere else. Even the cafe is good.
Oliver epsom - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating A must-see for any fans of aviation. The museum has detailed descriptions and full-sized displays of many aircraft and helicopters too! Best of all, the ticket includes entry to the outside terrace where you can see current aircraft such as the Air France Boeing plane. Very interesting and you can even climb onboard!
Leung - 4 months ago

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5 Star Rating Went on Journee de Patrimonie day so was all free and we got to see the reserve collection. Im a Concorde fan so came for the Concordes mainly. They were well displayed but little else than the planes. Other Concordes, including the one in Orly, are displayed with far more information and exhibitions.
Susannah Hughes - 2 weeks ago

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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).