Fleet Air Arm Museum

I had no idea in advance of just how extensive the museum is. It made for a remarkable, incredibly informative and thoughtful day. It could have been overly patriotic and jingoistic - which would have put me off for sure - but, while expressing pride in the British military, it did so in a way which made sense to someone, like me, who is not necessarily always proud of being British. I don't know how to express that better. It engaged me both intellectually and emotionally. I'm so glad my ticket lasts a year. I fully intend to go again. There is so much to see and so much to think about. I'll add a few 3D pics I took in case anyone seeing them has the ability to view them.

What a brilliant day we spent here! The museum was well maintained and there was loads to see and learn. All the halls are thoughtfully planned and spaced out, information about exhibits is interesting to read and provides sufficient details without being too overwhelming. The variety in the display and presentation styles ensures that you won’t get bored for a single minute. Tired yes, bored no… we were lucky that we thought of taking a break halfway through our tour. This was at the Warneford’s Cafe - invitingly decorated, super clean and stocked with a good variety including delicious hot food.

A special mention about the new 2022 Aircraft Carrier Experience: an awe inspiring event that will make you forget the outside world. From what I understand its still a work in progress, although clearly its already the star attraction of the day.

Thank you NMRN for all your efforts and for giving us an opportunity to explore priceless moments of history.

PS : Annual validity of the ticket allowing free returns for 12 months is the icing on the cake :)) Free return or not, I’m sure most of us will keep visiting.

A very enjoyable and informative 2-3 hours. Museum is packed with real and historic aircraft, F4 Phantom, Hellcat and Falklands Sea Harrier real treats and of course Concord! The carrier experience is immersive complete with holographic officer of the watch who only springs to life as you appear, a nice interactive touch! Enough technical information to satisfy enthusiasts but presented in a straightforward non technical way to appeal to everyone. Look out for the Polish built Mig 15 and the nuclear and chemical colour change warning patch on one of the post war exhibits?? All in all thoroughly enjoyable day and good value as the tickets are valid for 12 months. Recommended!

Favourite museum.

Staff were friendly, helpful and interested in talking to customers.

Cafe is lovely and comfy.

Great disabled access

Nice little shop - pricee inline with other museum shops.

We love this place so much, our new favourite place for a day out. Every hall is packed with incredible exhibits, so much to see and learn. Amazing, amazing place.

What an amazing museum! My father was a T.A.G. In WW2 on carriers and I contacted their archives before visiting. They kindly gathered together his squadron diary and log books, along with other interesting books to show me when I arrived. The archivist was kind and extremely helpful. This was some time ago, but I’ll never forget it. Wonderfully curated and presented. I highly recommend it!

What an amazing place, thought it would just be planes on display, which it is, but there's way more to it than that ! There are four halls, the first is mainly Wessex helicopters and these are big !!!

There's bullet holes in one from the Falklands conflict, you walk through to Hall 2 with some amazing aircraft including a Sea Vixen, Gruman and you can sit in a Vampire cockpit which we should all do, you are never to old to do that !

These planes are huge, theres also a viewing area of the airfield where you may see planes and helicopters.

Walking through to Hall 3, via a helicopter where the floor vibrates and the sound fills the compartment, you exit onto an aircraft carrier... its just ...wow !

The Phantom looks ready to go, the Harrier is locked, loaded and you can see the command bridge.

There's a lift which had a video display about life below deck, and so many models of carriers and the supporting vessels.

You the walk through the decking of a 70's carrier which is simply brilliant. There's see through video screens which activate as you approach and you get people telling you about their roles, its so good.

Finally ..Hall 4 has Concorde, what's not to love about Concorde 002, you can walk through her, theres a Fairy Delta 2.. which was at one stage the fastest aircraft on earth.

Its simply a brilliant day out... there's also a lovely cafe ... so get yourself there, no matter how young or old you are !

This was worth the visit and bigger than expected. Loved the way it was laid out and how they transitioned from one hanger onto a replica of a flight deck. Good informative videos.

If you have a pram or are using a wheelchair it is still accessible though signs outside not so obvious but at the big stairs just head to left of them and press buzzer on gate. Staff very friendly and helpful. Next to the old cafe there is also a playground and tables where could have a small picnic.