Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Air Museum
In or near Dunnington.
Yorkshire Air Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Chris Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park · 5.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Yorkshire Air Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire Air Museum is the UK's largest independent aviation museum, showcasing a vast collection of aircraft and serving as the Allied Air Forces Memorial. Visitors can explore numerous exhibitions, enjoy a children's playground, and participate in various educational programs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yorkshire Air Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode YO41. It is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation, featuring a range of aircraft and exhibits. The museum provides insights into the role of air power in conflicts and the development of aviation technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9255, -0.9670
- District
- York
- Parish
- Elvington
- Postcode
- YO41 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Phone
- 01904 608595
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park — 5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- yorkshireairmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/65578323 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yorkshire Air Museum?
- Yorkshire Air Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO41 4AU), in the parish of Elvington.
- What is Yorkshire Air Museum?
- Yorkshire Air Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Air Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO41 4AU.
- Is Yorkshire Air Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Yorkshire Air Museum is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Yorkshire Air Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO41 4AU.