Museums · South East England
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum
In or near Pirbright.
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the aviation heritage of Farnborough. Visitors can explore a collection of aircraft, simulators, and historical artifacts related to the Royal Aircraft Establishment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum is located in South-East England. The museum focuses on the history of aviation and aerospace, showcasing a range of exhibits related to the industry. It offers insights into the technological advancements and developments in air travel.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2822, -0.7536
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Phone
- 01252 375050
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10am–4pm
- Official site
- airsciences.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/50132958 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum?
- Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 6TF), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum?
- Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 6TF.
- Is Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 6TF.