De Havilland Aircraft Museum

St Albans

Aviation museum in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Opening Summer (30 March - 31 October): Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm, last entry 4:00pm; closed Mondays except Bank Holidays (Comet Cafe closes 4:30pm). Winter (1 November - 29 March): Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-4:00pm, last entry 3:00pm (Comet Cafe closes 3:30pm).

Price With Gift Aid: Adult £14, Concessions £12, Child (5-16) £8, Family £35. Without Gift Aid: Adult £12, Concessions £10.90, Child £6.50, Family £31.50. Concessions apply to seniors over 65, armed forces/emergency services and disabled visitors. Free entry for carers of disabled visitors.

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Age fit Suitable for families and groups of all types, including youth groups; children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum preserves and brings to life the pioneering achievements of one of Britain's most innovative aircraft companies. It is the only museum in the UK to home three Mosquito aircraft and the first jet airliner, the Comet 1a, whose fuselage visitors can walk through. The museum also offers unique experiences, including a Mosquito cockpit flight simulator with a 270-degree projection screen.

When to go

Opening calendar

Summer (30 March - 31 October): Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm, last entry 4:00pm; closed Mondays except Bank Holidays (Comet Cafe closes 4:30pm). Winter (1 November - 29 March): Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-4:00pm, last entry 3:00pm (Comet Cafe closes 3:30pm).

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: With Gift Aid: Adult £14, Concessions £12, Child (5-16) £8, Family £35. Without Gift Aid: Adult £12, Concessions £10.90, Child £6.50, Family £31.50. Concessions apply to seniors over 65, armed forces/emergency services and disabled visitors. Free entry for carers of disabled visitors.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Comet Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and hot snacksMuseum shop (Aeroshop) selling de Havilland branded goodsOutside children's play area (weather permitting)Disabled toilet facilitiesFree car park

Accessibility: Wheelchair access to all the main display buildings and disabled toilet facilities are available; open aircraft are accessible only via stairs.
Parking: Free car park for all visitors; visitors are asked not to park in the entry lane to neighbouring properties and garages.
Dogs: No dogs are permitted at the Museum with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

Getting there

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