Question 1

When are you open?

Accepted Answer

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 during British Summer Time and 10:00 - 16:00 through the winter, with last admission one hour before closing time.

During local school holidays, the museum is open 7 days a week and is also open on bank holidays.

The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Question 2

How much does it cost to visit?

Accepted Answer

Current admission prices for the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum can be found below:

Adults: £8.50
Children/Under 16's: £4.50
Concessions (Over 60's): £7.50
Family (2A + 3C): £21.00
Under 5's: Free

The museum participates in the Gift Aid scheme. For a single donation of 10% above the admission price, in lieu, we can claim back an additional 25% of the donation from taxes paid to the UK Government.

Question 3

How do I get to the museum?

Accepted Answer

For directions to the museum via car, public transport or to fly in, please visit our 'Getting here' Page.

Question 4

Can I buy tickets online?

Accepted Answer

The South Yorkshire Aircraft Musuem does not operate an online ticketing system for general admission, admission to the museum is via payment on entry. Some special events may require advance tickets. If this is the case, it will be clearly communicated in advance.

Question 5

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Well-behaved dogs are allowed within the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, and must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted to enter any of our open cockpits, and owners are required to clean up any dog waste during their visit. Waste bins are provided around the museum site.

Question 6

Do you have parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a large on-site car park, which is free for visitors to use for the duration of their visit. We also have disabled parking close to the museum entrance.

On some of our event days, we may use car parking marshals in order to maximise the number of available spaces. Please follow their instructions to ensure that all visitors can park safely.

Question 7

Is the museum wheelchair/scooter friendly?

Accepted Answer

We are pleased to say that 95% of the museum is accessible to users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There are two small display areas that unfortunately are not accessible - one inside the main hangar up a flight of stairs, and our Royal Observer Display which is inside an original V-Force crews sleeping bunks.

All public display buildings are ramped for entry and exit, and disabled facilities are available within building 19.

Question 8

Do you have a Café?

Accepted Answer

The museum shop sells a range of hot and cold drinks, crisps, chocolates and pre-packaged snacks. Visitors are more than welcome to bring their own food to enjoy and make use of our indoor or outdoor seating areas.

If you are looking for something more substantial, there are many premises in the immediate vicinity of the museum providing food within the 'Herten Triangle' development.

Question 9

Can I just visit the museum shop?

Accepted Answer

You can! The museum shop is open throughout the museum's opening hours and can be browsed by anyone, not just visitors to the museum.

We have a huge range of model kits and die-casts from all of the leading manufacturers including Airfix, Italeri, Revell, Tamiya, Corgi, Aviation72, Hobbymaster and more! We also stock all of your plastic modelling needs including paints, glues and accessories.

Question 10

Is there a discount for carers?

Accepted Answer

Carers are admitted for free on a 1-1 basis for a full paying visitor upon production of a recognised carers ID.

The South Yorkshire Aircraft museum reserves the right to charge the full admission price if an ID cannot be produced, or it is not recognised. For more information, please call 01302 761616 during museum opening hours, or email contact@southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

Question 11

Do you have EV Chargers onsite?

Accepted Answer

No, the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum does not have charging facilities for electric vehicles.

The nearest public charging facilities are located within the 'Herten Triangle' development and ASDA supermarket car park.

Question 12

Can I fly my drone at the museum?

Accepted Answer

No, Drone flights are not permitted at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum in line with the UK CAA's Drone and Model Aircraft regulations.

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